Rugby Coach

Stonyhurst College is a boarding and day school with a local and national reputation. There is a long tradition of rugby excellence and it remains the major game for boys across the age range. The school is situated in the beautiful Ribble Valley and provides an attractive environment in which to work.

We require an experienced Rugby Coach to enhance the tight knit team of teaching/coaching staff and make a major contribution to the Rugby Programme.  The applicant must be extremely enthusiastic and highly committed, with experience of coaching rugby in a school and/or club environment.  The post demands a well organised individual with a clear vision for encouraging excellence across the range of playing experience, as well as a genuine interest in the all-round development of games players. 

There will be opportunities to contribute to other major sports depending on the successful applicant’s skills and experience. 

Proven coaching and refereeing/umpiring ability is essential

Experience of playing at a high level would be desirable

An RFU Coaching qualification is essential

There will be a requirement on Saturday afternoons in term time for coaching and leading of competitive fixtures therefore this permanent, term time, part-time role will include some time over 6 days.

All Stonyhurst staff are expected to actively promote the Stonyhurst mission and identity, and give a full commitment to the overall life of this busy boarding school.

In return we can offer an excellent remuneration package including: meals, car parking, free swimming membership, cycle to work scheme and staff fee remission for the children of employees.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon – Wednesday 21st November 2018

Interviews will be held soon afterwards.