Part time/ Casual Sports Coach/Rugby League Coach
The Featherstone Rovers Foundation is looking to appoint a part time RL coach or Sports Coach on 23 hours per week minimum. The position is to foster and support the growth of sport & Rugby League within the Wakefield District. The role requires a highly organised individual who is self-motivated, able to work under pressure without supervision. A team player who will endeavour to work closely with the current team, supporting as necessary to achieve individual and team goals. A sound knowledge and experience of Rugby League and other sports is essential.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will be flexible & available to work some pre-arranged evenings and weekends including Featherstone Rovers Home games.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist delivery of School Sports Partnerships
* Support the delivery of the Rugby League Development Plan
* Coordinate a number of small funded projects, including Men's Weight Management, Healthy Lifestyle programmes, and Try Sport
* Develop the Featherstone Rovers Foundation Ambassadors Scheme, sustaining and creating positive links with community clubs and other voluntary organisations
* Arrange and deliver match day activities at Featherstone Rovers home games to increase attendances
* Additional work as requested by line manager to promote Featherstone Rovers Foundation
Person Specification
* Level 2 UKCC Rugby League is essential
* Valid Driving Licence & use of a car is essential
* Ability to work as part of a team or individually and be physically active
* Must be reliable
* Ability to manage own workload & have excellent time management
* Experience of coaching at Primary & Secondary school level
* Level 2 in other sports would be desirable (e.g. Multi-skills, Football, Cricket)
* Safeguarding and Paediatric First Aid Certificates are desirable
* Experience of organising events (e.g. Rugby Festivals, sports days, fundraisers)
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to become part of a small team, working in a unique professional Rugby League environment.
The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check & references.
The post is to be based at the Millennium Stadium.
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