Location: Based at our Training Ground: Surrey Sports Park, Guildford, GU2 7AD
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-Time
Closing Date: 18th April 2025
The Forwards Coach – Women’s Programme will be responsible for delivering on key area of plays (Lineout, Scrum & Breakdown) to the PWR team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Women’s Programme Coaching team and the overall staffing group.
The chosen candidate will have proven experience of delivering forwards coaching in a performance environment with high level technical, tactical and system understanding and expertise in delivering this to a broad mix of players from internationals to those early in their professional rugby career.
Reporting Relationships:
* Reports to Head Coach, with direction also taken from the Head of Women’s Rugby.
Duties and responsibilities
* Lead on the coaching of forward Play (Lineout & Scrum) and Breakdown for the PWR team. Implementing high quality systems, structures and delivery which aligns with the wider game model.
* Support the Head Coach, in the implementation of the wider game model and embedding the Quins style of play.
* Support the Head Coach and Head of Women’s Rugby, in delivering a high-quality performance environment and staying true to our culture of performance, care and enjoyment.
* Review and preview games for both Harlequins and opposition teams, in order to best prepare both the forwards and wider team.
* Assist in the delivery of wider coaching as directed by the Head Coach (squad, small group skills, 1-to-1 sessions).
* Assist with the selection of the team and the feedback process to players, as agreed by the Head Coach.
* Lead on the IDP process for all Harlequins Women senior forwards and share/discuss this with the required stakeholders, including national team coaches and support staff.
* Lead on projects or management areas as agreed with the Head Coach, for example game specific projects.
* Work closely with the wider Women’s Programme performance staff including but not limited to – Medical, Athletic Performance, Performance Analysis, Operations and Pathways.
* Assist with the recruitment of players as agreed with the Head of Women’s Rugby.
* To participate in ad hoc community, media, and commercial appearances
The Skills, Experience and Qualifications needed:
* Currently hold the RFU Advanced Coaching Award (Level 3) or higher.
* Forwards specialist- Experience of coaching/playing within the forwards to a performance level.
* Be able to demonstrate a high-level experience of coaching lineout to a performance standard. With strong technical and tactical understanding around all aspects of lineout delivery.
* Be able to demonstrate a high-level experience of coaching scrum and front row to a performance standard. With strong technical and tactical understanding around all aspects of scrum delivery.
* Be able to demonstrate detailed tactical and technical knowledge of breakdown.
* Be able to demonstrate contribution to wider coaching discussions and general knowledge around all aspects of rugby delivery.
* Be able to demonstrate the ability to adjust your coaching style to get the best out of a group of players and find ways to maximise player potential.
* Be able to demonstrate a high-level ability to problem solve and respond quickly with technical/tactical solutions during a high-pressure match day environment.
* Experience of delivering in a performance environment and experience of coaching performance level players.
* Have detailed knowledge and understanding of player development and the issues that can aid or hinder the development process.
* Excellent organisation and time management skills.
* Knowledge of Domestic, international and pathway women’s rugby. (Desirable)
Closing Date for applications: Friday 18th April 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 29th April 2025
Role Start Date: 30th June 2025
How to Apply: Please provide a CV and covering letter (combined in 1 document) outlining why you
should be considered for the role, to jobs@quins.co.uk
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