If you are looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity in sport and develop your career, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

We are looking to fill the following key positions within Scottish Women’s Rugby Union (SWRU) U18:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach
• Manager

You could be working with some of the most exciting young talent in women's rugby

Regional Programme (role profiles below)
• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach
• Manager

All of these roles will require a full driving licence and Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Dates for the SWRU U18 Regional Programme 2009 are:

Regions / venues:
• South East
• West
• North

Sessions:
Sessions to take place 7-9pm (Wednesday evenings)
Festivals 10am-3pm

Closing date for applications; 6th May 2009

If you would like to apply for any of these roles please forward your current c.v. and covering
letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or post your application to Human Resources, Scottish Rugby Union
plc, Murrayfield, Edinburgh EH12 5PJ.

If you have any questions about this role or your application please contact Jo Hull on 07780
660519

ROLE SPECIFICATION

Head Coach
Role and Responsibilities
* Reports to SWRU Performance Manager / SWRU U18 Lead Programme Coach
* Talent Identification – select an U18 squad for each region
* To coach the players in accordance with the U18 syllabus
* To attend, plan and deliver all coaching sessions
* Store individual kit and equipment needed for programme
* Liaise and provide on-going support for other coaches / management
* Liaise with the Performance Manager – including planning and debriefs
* Oversee adherence to code of conduct of coaching team and provide a positive role model to staff and players

Qualifications
* UKCC Level 2 coaching award
* Working towards or completed the RugbyReady on line course
Total Sessions/Commitment
* X2 festivals (day)
* X6 training sessions (eves – 2hrs)
* X1 trial (day)
Salary
£500 + reasonable travel expenses

Assistant Coach
Roles and Responsibilities
* Reports to Head Coach / SWRU U18 Lead Programme Coach
* Talent Identification – assist in the selection of the U18 squad for each region
* To coach the players in accordance with the U18 syllabus
* To attend, plan and deliver all coaching sessions
* Store individual kit and equipment needed for programme
* Liaise with other coaches / management
* Liaise with the Head Coach / Performance Manager – including planning and debriefs
* Oversee adherence to code of conduct of coaching team and provide a positive role model to
staff and players

Qualifications
* UKCC Level 1 coaching award
* Working towards or completed the RugbyReady on line course
Total Sessions
* X2 festivals (day)
* X6 training sessions (eves – 2hrs)
* X1 trial (day)
Salary
* £300 fixed sum + reasonable travel expenses

Manager
Role and Responsibilities
* To manage and facilitate all U18 sessions
* Ensure that all training requirements and personal requirements are met
* Co-ordinate the training programme along side the Head coach
* Preparation and communication of all training / playing schedules to players and management
* To be the first point of contact for the players/parents in liaison with Head Coach
* Communicate with coaches any absentees from training / matches
* Register players upon arrival and sign off on departure
* Booking confirmation of facilities with SRU administration staff (requirements for weekend
training / matches)
* File all player contact details / emergency details
* General welfare contact for each squad
* The Team Manager should be at training fields and matches 1 hour prior to team arrival to
ensure the following elements are prepared
* Training equipment is available and ready for use
* Dressing room and medical policies are adhered to at each venue
* Agreed refreshments are available at each venue
* All playing kit is ready for use
* Liaise with referees
* Adhere to codes of conduct and provide role model for staff and players
* File any injuries (alongside physio) and any incidents in player files
Total Sessions
* X2 festivals (day)
* X6 training sessions (eves – 2hrs)
* X1 trial (day)
Payment
* £400 fixed sum+ reasonable travel expenses