Men's Rugby Union Coach - High-Performance Program
Posted 1 hour 25 minutes ago by British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS)
The University of Nottingham invests heavily in sport, including a £40m Sports Village and extensive coaching and development support for its 74 sports clubs and 125+ teams. The University was named Sports University of the Year by The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 and 2024.
The University of Nottingham Men's Rugby Union Club is one of the leading student rugby programmes in the UK, with a strong history of performance, player development, and contribution to elite university sport. Competing at the highest level of university rugby, including BUCS Super Rugby (BSR), the programme provides a high-performance environment aligned with professional standards.
Description of Work:
- Deliver and oversee the Men's Rugby Union performance programme, including pre-season, training, trials, and competition preparation.
- Lead the development of backs players through technical and tactical coaching, 1:1 player meetings, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
- Plan and deliver individual and positional skill sessions to support player development and performance progression.
- Manage the relationship with Nottingham Rugby and oversee player transition and progression opportunities between university and senior rugby environments.
- Attend monthly BSR meetings to remain aligned with club, performance sport, and wider university developments and objectives.
- Contribute to weekly IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) meetings alongside performance and support staff to review athlete progress, welfare, and performance planning.
- Plan and deliver high-quality coaching sessions focused on team and individual player development.
- Coach and support athletes during BUCS and other competitive fixtures.
- Create a high-performance culture to support athlete development and team success.
- Support player recruitment through university open days, talent identification, and liaison with schools and clubs.
- Work collaboratively with coaching staff, club committees, and performance support teams including strength & conditioning, physiotherapy, and other staff.
- Mentor and support volunteer and assistant coaches where appropriate.
- Organise and contribute to trials and player pathway development within the university programme.
- Maintain communication with club leadership and uphold University of Nottingham Sport policies and safeguarding standards.
- Assist in developing partnerships with local clubs, governing bodies, and alumni networks.