Level-2 Rugby Coach

1 month ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom School of Hard Knocks Charity Full time
Job Description

ABOUT US

School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is a charity that exists to empower and support individuals who are living in complex and challenging circumstances. By fostering an environment of genuine acceptance and through the use of physical activity and group and one-to-one support sessions, SOHK enables people to find meaning and purpose to life. All of SOHK's activities are underpinned by an evidence-based sport for development framework called the 5Cs. 



OVERVIEW

SOHK for Schools is a full academic year intervention, working with groups of young people. The pupils will be chosen by the school and will typically be the ‘hardest to reach’ young people. We will work with them for half a day every week, delivering rugby training, SOHK classroom sessions on subjects such as growth mindset, goal setting and choices, and we’ll deliver weekly 1:1s for each pupil. The programme will be evaluated by SOHK staff, teachers, parents and the pupils themselves.


Based in across the central belt, the Schools Rugby Coach is responsible for leading and delivering rugby sessions, through which we seek to enhance participant personal development in relation to the 5c’s (Confidence, Communication, Cohesion, Control, Commitment), in safe and assured manner.


The Schools Rugby Coach will develop a schedule of rugby sessions, to be shared with the School Facilitator, balancing the development of rugby skills over the year (considering the timing of festivals) and the primary purpose of personal development. As part of the school delivery team, the Schools Rugby Coach is expected to support the delivery of 1-2-1 and SOHK classroom sessions, as appropriate.



PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • On a termly basis, prepare a schedule of rugby sessions, focused on developing students’ rugby skills, incorporating the development of the 5c’s (Confidence, Communication, Cohesion, Control, Commitment)
  • Prepare session plans that are engaging and align to programme objectives, ensuring that the objective of each session is clearly understood and communicated to other team members supporting delivery.
  • Lead the delivery of rugby sessions
  • Ensure that all rugby sessions are delivered in a safe manner, (equipment, playing area, coaching techniques, participant abilities, first aid provision)
  • Support the Regional Manager in the planning and coordination of fixtures and rugby festivals to ensure meaningful game opportunities for all 



ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the delivery of 1-2-1 sessions, as appropriate
  • Support the delivery of SOHK classroom sessions, as appropriate
  • Assist with Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) efforts by collecting SEL scales, programme overviews/registers, student feedback, staff and student testimonials
  • Regularly communicate with the Regional Manager and Team Lead to provide updates on student progress and session outcomes
  • Participate in termly meetings with school staff to discuss student development within the programme



SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Hold a level 2 coaching qualification in rugby (essential)
  • Hold an additional relevant qualification in this area (desirable)
  • Previous successful delivery of sports coaching, training or schools programmes, preferably with hard-to-reach groups 
  • Experience in developing/motivating children 
  • Skilled in working with complex young people
  • First class communication and facilitation skills
  • Excellent project management and administration skills
  • Demonstrable ability to steward partnerships or client relationships
  • Ability to travel to the chosen schools each week



PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • You will be extremely driven and passionate to deliver the charity’s objectives, in line with its values of Integrity, Excellence, Empowerment and Commitment 
  • You will set standards in your own delivery, being meticulous in your preparation and reviews 
  • You will be able to challenge people constructively
  • You will be highly motivational, full of enthusiasm and positive energy and a great role model to those on our courses 
  • You will care passionately about the success of our beneficiaries and support them to realise their potential 
  • You will be highly organised with good attention to detail, able to not just follow process but to develop what is already in place and constantly improve delivery 
  • You will have a growth mindset, always ready to accept new challenges



TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

  • This will be a term-time contract, working only in periods that correspond with school term time
  • The salary will be £25,000 pro rata, paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
  • You will receive 26 days annual leave entitlement. We ask that holidays are not taken during term time
  • You are required to attend our annual 3 day staff conference in August
  • Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for successful candidates and the job is dependent on suitable references
  • Start date for this role will be Monday 6th January 2025



APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send a CV and covering letter of no more than two A4 pages to with the subject line '’SOHK Rugby Coach - Scotland”


Closing date - Wednesday 11th December at 10pm


Interviews will take place at Edinburgh - W/C 16th December


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