Netball Development Officer

Rugby School are looking to appoint an experienced Netball Development Officer on a fixed term basis for 1 year from March 2023.

Netball is the most popular female sport at Rugby School. Over 250 girls play netball each year from ages 14 to 18. We attend all county tournaments along with national cup competitions. Many of our girls represent Warwickshire and regional pathways. We cater for 19 teams in the Lent term and play fixtures every Saturday afternoon during term time.

We want a coach to lead on the running of netball at Rugby School. They will develop the Netball strategy at the School, in conjunction with Director of Sport. They will work with all age groups to ensure that participation rates are maintained and our netball profile is enhanced through inter-school fixtures, county, regional and netball competitions.

We pride ourselves on offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a vastly experienced department, alongside regular training in sports coaching, match analysis, research and guiding aspiring athletes into the world of professional sports via our links with professional sports organisations.

They must have a minimum level 2 qualification in sports coaching (and have experience of working with young athletes within a netball coaching environment. Weekly hours may vary depending on our fixture calendar.

The role is for 33 hours per week and is for 35 weeks of the year (term time plus).

Please read our Sports Department brief for full details of life in the sports department or contact sports@rugbyschool.net for an informal discussion regarding the role.

For more information and to apply: Please register and complete an application via our recruitment portal which can be found at www.rugbyschool.co.uk/about/employment-opportunities

Closing date: 31 January 2023

Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date

Please Note

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that ‘the Whole Person is the Whole point’. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Rugby School

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

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