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You will play a key role in supporting and delivering high-quality coaching and development for male and female student-athletes aged 16-19, while also contributing to the expansion and sustainability of the USP Storm Rugby Academy programme.
Main Purpose of the Role:
To support the delivery and growth of the USP Storm Rugby Academy, coaching and developing players across USP College and within the wider community. You'll play a key role in building pathways for both male and female players, strengthening links with local clubs and organisations, and ensuring the Rugby Academy continues to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality coaching sessions for the USP Storm Rugby Academy.
Grow and sustain participation across male and female rugby programmes.
Support player pathways through appropriate competition structures, clubs, and coach development.
Assist in building partnerships with local clubs, schools, and national organisations.
Help to plan and deliver holiday football camps, community programmes, and tours.
Promote inclusion, encouraging participation among women, girls, disability groups, and under-represented communities.
Analyse team, league, and participation data to identify opportunities for growth.
Assist in managing facilities and ensuring high standards of delivery.
Contribute to the organisation of leagues and competitions within education.
Actively uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety standards.
About You:
You'll be an enthusiastic and dedicated Rugby Coach with a passion for developing young people both on and off the pitch. You'll combine technical coaching ability with excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills. A flexible and positive approach is essential, along with a commitment to inclusion and continuous professional development.
The Right Candidate:
Essential:
Minimum Rugby Level 1 Coaching Qualification
Experience coaching 16-19-year-olds within a Rugby Academy/college environment.
Strong understanding of rugby development and player pathways.
Ability to work with partner organisations to deliver rugby development objectives.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
A proactive, enthusiastic, and flexible approach with a genuine passion for youth development.
Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office).
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
Degree in a relevant subject (2:2 or above).
High-level coaching or playing experience.
Knowledge of rugby structures nationally and locally.
Experience working in an educational setting.
Project management skills.
Why choose us?
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
Excellent pension provision
Annual Staff Awards
CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
Free onsite parking
Staff appreciation days
Eye care vouchers
Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
Well-being days & activities
Electric Vehicle Scheme*
Discounted gym membership
Hybrid Working available
Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance
* subject to terms & conditions
This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found onGOV UK
USP College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any other checks that the role requires to ascertain suitability for working with children and/or vulnerable adults, which may include online searches.
We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College's website,found here. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.