Rugby Assistant Men's Coach

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide expert tuition to the university’s student club
• Support and offer guidance to the club committee to improve participation numbers and support growth in competitive sport
• Provide practical day-to-day coaching and devise and implement long and short-term development plans
• Attend all training sessions and fixtures/matches
• Analyse and report on the club’s performance
• Ensure adherence to health and safety policies and best practices
• Be aware of and promote student support services to members and engage in CPD opportunities related to student welfare
• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant colleagues, including DSU staff and sports clubs, and staff responsible for university leisure facilities
• Promote sport at DMU, both to current and prospective students, and the public
• Make efforts to attend meetings and events as required, sometimes outside of core hours
• Support other projects to meet the objectives of the department
• Treat all DMU staff, students, contractors, and visitors with dignity and respect
• Comply with the Equality Act 2010, eliminating unlawful discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity, and fostering good relations

Skills and experience

• Level 1 (or equivalent) qualified, working towards Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification or relevant experience
• Experience of coaching relevant sport at an intermediate level
• Ability to understand and apply coaching styles and practical delivery
• Ability to manage people and programs to ensure delivery against objectives
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to write reports or assessments and contribute to meetings
• Able to work outside of normal core hours
• Commitment to observing the University’s Equal Opportunities policy