Rugby Development Officer

Bangor University are seeking a highly motivated person who is passionate about the development of rugby for students, staff and the local community.

This person will be responsible for the Rugby Performance Programme which includes coaching the University teams as well as managing a wider portfolio of rugby activity with key University stakeholders.

This is a permanent, full-time role and will be responsible to the Sports Development Manager. The successful candidate will be qualified to WRU Level 2 (or equivalent) with experience of leading and managing a rugby team.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

The successful candidate must be able to communicate through the medium of Welsh or be committed to learn to a specified level within 2 years. The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as reasonably possible, and the post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 382646.

Closing date for applications: 14/04/2024.

Committed To Equal Opportunities.

Purpose of the Job

To engage, enhance and develop rugby opportunities and rugby related research within and beyond the University. To provide coaching, education and club development support for performance and participation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and deliver the Rugby Performance Programme for men and women in partnership with Rygbi Gogledd Cymru (RGC).
Develop the University rugby programme for men and women at participation level.
Coach both men and women’s BUCS rugby teams.
Act as the University liaison with Rygbi Gogledd Cymru (RGC) for player recruitment.
Supporting University research activity, for example through the recruitment of elite athlete subjects.
Facilitating work placement/experience opportunities for University students with RGC.
Recruitment of new players at performance and participation level.
Coordinate the delivery of relevant coaching courses to University students enrolled on University sport coaching modules.
Delivery of rugby for juniors at kids camps and other junior initiatives.
Organise rugby festivals and utilize University facilities.
Contribute to the effective marketing and promotion of sport facilities, programmes and services.
Attend local, regional and national programme development meetings.
Manage, train and supervise student volunteers.
Such other duties as are appropriate, and may from time to time, be requested by the Manager or their nominated staff.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/herself and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

Rugby Level 2 Coaching qualification
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C (incl. English and Maths) or NVQ level 2 in a relevant subject area or equivalent experience.

Desirable

NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject area.
First Aid qualification.
Full UK driving licence.
Midas qualification.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

Previous experience of working in university sport.
A working knowledge of rugby.
Previous experience in coaching and leading a rugby team.

Desirable

Experience in a Rugby Development post.
Experience of dealing with a range of people.
Experience of working in a bilingual (Welsh and English) and multi-cultural environment.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Good customer care.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

Desirable

Ability to prioritise and plan in advance.
High level of IT competence including web-based systems.
An ability to problem-solve when required.

Other

Essential

The ability to speak Welsh confidently is essential for this post or be committed to reach this level within 2 years.
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Willing, helpful and polite.
Adaptable.
Demonstrate enthusiasm and drive.
Willing to work in the evenings and on weekends on occasion.

Desirable

Willingness to learn new skills

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Disclosure & Barring Service

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.

Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.