Rugby League Development Officer

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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

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