Orrell RUFC is committed to Age Grade Rugby (where applicable) and ensuring that every player is able to enjoy rugby in a safe environment where they can develop their personal and social skills as well as a wide array of transferable multi-sports skills.

Responsible to the Director of Rugby

Main Duties

The Women’s Rugby Head Coach will be responsible for the leadership and management of the women’s rugby pathway.
To promote, train & recruit for the Girls/Women’s’ Squad

To play a full part in the Orrell RUFC coaching team organising and taking responsibility for coaching sessions appropriate to the age and level of player-development of those involved
To work with other coaches in the Orrell RUFC coaching team, and in association with the Orrell RUFC Executive and/or Mini and Junior Section Committee, to deliver a programme of rugby for all ages that is active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe.
To maintain high ethical standards in coaching practice and to agree to, and abide by, the RFU Code of Conduct for Coaches and any additions to it agreed by the Orrell RUFC Executive Committee and/or Orrell RUFC Mini and Junior Section Committee.
Never to engage in coaching or training activities for which you do not have the relevant competency or training.
To promote and abide by the RFU Policies on Anti-Bullying, Equity and the Welfare of Young People.

To undertake all training and actions required to fulfil the coaching role, including, but not exclusively:

Completion and periodic update of DBS checks
RFU-approved child protection training;
RFU Level 1 Certificate in Coaching

To undertake, within a mutually agreed timescale, other training as may be required by the Orrell Executive Committee and/or RUFC Mini and Junior Section Committee.
To be a positive role model for young people and promote the “spirit of the game” of Rugby Union.
To adopt, whenever possible, a player-focused approach to coaching and learning.
To assist in the selection of teams.
To travel to and help organise matches, competitions and festivals.
To provide feedback as required to the Orrell Executive Committee and/or RUFC Mini and Junior Section Committee.
To attend, as required, meetings of Orrell Executive Committee and/or RUFC Mini and Junior Section Committee.
To inform the Chairman, Coaching Co-ordinator or your immediate coaching colleagues, in advance, of any sessions or games you are unable to attend.

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