Rugby Coach
Closing in 9 days (27 September 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £23.79 - £25.29 per hour
Employer: University Centre Somerset College Group
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset,
Contract type: Casual
Working pattern: Bank
Closing date: 27 September 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
What will I be doing?
The post holder will join the successful Sport provision at UCS College Group, supporting the continued development and delivery of high-quality rugby opportunities for students across the Group.
The post holder will play a proactive role in developing rugby provision that supports student participation, performance, progression and personal development. The role will contribute to the College Group’s ambition to provide an inclusive, ambitious and high-quality sporting environment where students can develop both on and off the field.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality rugby coaching and will contribute to the planning, development and continuous improvement of the Group’s rugby programme. This will include supporting competitive teams, player development and appropriate progression pathways, while ensuring that rugby provision aligns with the wider Team UCS and Sport strategy.
A key element of the role will be developing and maintaining effective local, regional and national partnerships with relevant external organisations, including the Rugby Football Union (RFU), Association of Colleges Sport, Somerset Activity Sports Partnership, National Governing Bodies, local schools, community organisations, and semi-professional and professional rugby clubs. These relationships will support student opportunities, talent development, participation, progression and the continued profile of rugby across UCS College Group.
The post holder will be expected to bring a proactive and developmental approach to the role, identifying opportunities to strengthen the rugby offer, increase participation and performance, develop partnerships and contribute to the continued growth and improvement of Sport across UCS College Group.
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UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.