Rugby League Development Officer
Featherstone Rovers Foundation is looking to appoint a full time RL/Sports Coach on 40 hours per week. The position is to foster and support the growth of sport & Rugby League within the Wakefield District. The role requires a highly organised and self-motivated individual, able to work under pressure without supervision. A team player who will work with the current staff supporting as necessary to achieve individual and team goals. A sound knowledge and experience of Rugby League and other sports. The ideal candidate will be flexible & available to work some pre-arranged evenings including Featherstone Rovers Home games.
- Location
- Millennium Stadium, Post Office Road, Featherstone, WF7 5EN
- Contact Name
- Amy Hardman
- Contact Telephone
- 01977 702386
- Contact Email
- amy.hardman@featherstonerovers.co.uk
- Organisation
- Feathersone Rovers
- Salary
- 18000
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organisation
- Feathersone Rovers
- Placed On
- Thu 21st October, 2021
- Closes
- 12:00pm - Fri 29th October, 2021
- Sport / Activity
- Rugby League
About Rugby League Development Officer
Key Responsibilities
*Assist delivery of School Sports Partnerships
*Support the delivery the Rugby League Development Plan
*Coordinate several small, funded projects, these include Men's Weight Management, Healthy Lifestyle programmes, 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
*Safeguarding and Paediatric First Aid Certificates desirable
*Experience of organising events Eg. Rugby Festivals, sports days, fundraisers
*Experience of coaching at Primary & Secondary school level
*Ability to manage own workload & have excellent time management
*Sound IT Skills
*Be able to work as part of the team or individually and be physically active
*Have a Valid Driving Licence & use of a car is essential
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 DBS check & references. To apply please send your CV and covering letter stating why you would be suitable for the position and email it to amy.hardman@featherstonerovers.co.uk. The post is to be based at the Millennium Stadium.
Salary - £18,000
Hours – 40hrs per week
1-year fixed contact, extension is subject to appraisal and funding
Closing Date – Friday 29th Oct at 12.00pm