Colts Head Coach Vacancy - Dorking Rugby

EMPLOYMENT PACK Job Role: Colts Head Coach Department: Coaching Closing Date: 31st March 2025

EMPLOYMENT PACK Vacancy Job Title: Colts Head Coach Department: Coaching Accountable to: Director of Rugby Start Date: 1st July 2025 Closing Date: 31st March 2025 Position Type: Part-Time

About Us Dorking Rugby is a thriving community club with a proud history and a commitment to player welfare and development at all levels. Our youth section is at the heart of our club, fostering the next generation of rugby talent in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Our continual focus on player pathway and player development led to our Dorking Colts winning the National Colts Cup in April 2024 becoming the number 1 Colts team in the Country.

Our Men and Women are competing at the highest level since the clubs establishment in 1921 with Men in National 2 East and Women in NC2 respectively whiclest youth Numbers are thriving.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive club during a pivotal period of growth and innovation.

The Role As head coach for the colts section, you will oversee the transition of 16's to Colts and ensuring there is complete integration.

General Session planning, Session Delivery, Working closely with the coaching staff and Strength & Conditioning team alongside ensuring player welfare and safe returnto-play protocols are followed are all expected of this

Duties & Responsibilities: Overall Responsibilities Provide high-quality development orientated session planning.

Deliver fast paced sessions without losing sight of key messages landing Ensure all coaches in the team have ability to upskill as coaches and support the delivery of the Colts program Liaise with Medical team weekly on player status Work closely with S&C on the delivery of the Colts Development Programme (CDP) to ensure we get correct physical development and conditioning.

Training Day Responsibilities: (Mon & Thu) Ensure all parties are fully included and communicated as to what the training plan consist of.

Clarity or roles and objectives for effective session delivery Ensure all equipment (Cones, Balls etc) are ready for session delivery by working closely with coaching team.

EMPLOYMENT PACK Training days are Monday (CDP nights with option of Field) and Thursday nights (Field Sessions) Match Day Responsibilities: (Sun) Ensure team selection are conducted with Coaching group and communicated internally in a timely Fashion. (Finalised by Friday am for Sunday Fixture) Match day logistics and timings to be communicated to all involved Kit Requirements and logistics arranged with Club Kit Manager and Coaching group

The Person Experience Essential: Experience working with players aged U16 - Seniors Experience in Player Pathway development Desirable Senior coaching experience Experience in working within a style of play framework

Qualifications Essential: RFU Level 3 or working towards RFU Level 3 coaching qualification Valid and up-to-date DBS check Desirable: Additional qualifications in sports management or Experience in professional environment.

Skills Essential: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Basic proficiency in digital tools and platforms for managing session planning.

Desirable: Advanced skills in using platforms like Hudl, Veo, Trello, Fresha.

How To Apply To apply for the Colts Head Coach role, please email dor@dorkingrfc.co.uk with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Equal Opportunities Dorking Rugby Club is committed to equal opportunities in recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, or age. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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