Rugby Union Club Coach

About the role

City St George’s Students’ Union is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced coach to lead and develop our Rugby Club (Hospital) during the 2026/27 academic year. The successful candidate will work closely with the student committee, team captain, and Students’ Union staff to deliver high-quality coaching that supports both individual player development and team performance. The coach will play a key role in developing the Rugby Club (Hospital) and supporting the team to compete effectively within their season’s competitions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structured training sessions that develop players’ technical, tactical, and physical performance.
• Support player progression and foster a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven team culture.
• Assist with squad management, match preparation, and performance review where appropriate.
• Uphold the Students’ Union’s values, promote participant welfare and inclusion, and deliver all activity in accordance with relevant health and safety, safeguarding, and governing body requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 1 recognised rugby coaching qualification.
• Experience coaching players of varying abilities within a club, community, university, or performance environment.
• Ability to motivate student-athletes, communicate effectively, and create an engaging learning environment.

Schedule

• Training: Monday evenings 18:00 – 21:00.
• Matches: Typically on Wednesdays (BUCS competitions).
• Match-day support attendance and payment will be agreed separately on a pre-arranged ad-hoc basis.