Rugby Coach - Girls

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Grwp Llandrillo Menai was established in 2012 as a result of mergers between Coleg Llandrillo, Coleg Menai and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor. It employs 2,000 staff and delivers courses to around 21,000 students, including over 1,500 higher education students, across Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire and Gwynedd.
The Grwp aims to support the economy of North Wales by equipping local people with the skills and qualifications needed to ensure the competitiveness and success of the region. The Grwp's wide range of courses, high quality learning experiences, first-class facilities and talented staff all contribute towards the achievement of these goals.
Additional opportunities to study locally for degrees and professional qualifications enable more young people and mature learners to achieve their potential. A University Centre at the Rhos-on-Sea Campus provides fabulous facilities for the Grwp's Higher Education students.
Our mission of 'Improving People's Futures' captures what we are about as a further education organisation. Although delivering successful qualifications is essential to us, we also make a significant impact on social cohesion and economic development. We aim to be at the heart of our communities and to be the skills engine that drives the success of North Wales.
Job Purpose
We are seeking to appoint a Girls Rugby Academy Coach to lead the day to day delivery and ongoing development of the Girls Rugby Academy at Coleg Llandrillo. The role focuses on providing high quality coaching and performance support for learners aged 16 to 19, aligned with Welsh Rugby Union player development principles and long term athlete development models. Working closely with the Programme Area Manager for Sport and Public Services, the Head of Rugby Boys, college staff and the WRU Player Development Centre Lead North, the successful candidate will support the technical, tactical, physical and psychological development of players while promoting a high performance, inclusive and aspirational sporting environment.
The role will allow you to contribute to the continued growth and success of the Coleg Llandrillo Rugby Academy, supporting learners to progress both in their rugby performance and their educational studies. Duties will include planning and delivering engaging coaching sessions, supporting individual player development plans, contributing to performance analysis and fitness testing, and organising fixtures and match day activity. The post holder will also work closely with academic staff and support services to ensure learners are maintaining strong attendance, engagement and wellbeing while balancing the demands of sport and education.
In addition, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting recruitment, talent identification and the wider development of the girls and womens rugby pathway. Working collaboratively with college colleagues, WRU staff and external partners, the role will contribute to maintaining WRU A Licence standards, monitoring learner progression and supporting the strategic priorities of both Coleg Llandrillo and the Welsh Rugby Union.
Contract Type - Fixed Term to August 2027
Hours of work -
18.5 hours per week
Condensed hours during the season will be agreed with Programme Area Manager
Annual Leave -
? 28 days leave per annum, rising to 32 days after 5 full holiday years continuous service (01 September to 31 August).
? All normally observed public holidays, determined annually.
? Up to 5 days efficiency closure days per annum, determined annually.
? xwzovoh Part Time contracts will receive a pro rata entitlement to the above.
Pension Provider - Local Government Pension Scheme