Men's Rugby Union National League Coach

Loughborough Sport

Part time (0.15 FTE) and fixed term (1st August 2025 to 30th April 2026)

Founded in 1919, Loughborough Rugby has a rich history, with the programme producing over 100 international players, including British and Irish Lions. There are currently 18 Rugby players in the Loughborough Sport Hall of Fame.

Job Purpose:

• To work with the National League Performance Coach to lead, plan and implement a coaching programme for National League Rugby Union squad within the currently competing in National League 2 West.
• Build a culture of excellence, innovation and learning that supports student athlete development throughout Rugby at Loughborough University.

Key Tasks:

• Work alongside the National League Performance Coach to run an effective coaching programme for the National League Squad so that they can compete successfully within National League 2 West. This includes development of appropriate annual training programmes, covering pre-season and selection as well as competitive season programmes. 
• To review and analyse performance of both Loughborough and opposition teams through use of the appropriate match videos on elite hub and as provided by the Loughborough programme analysts.
• To input to selection and the interdisciplinary team.
• To assist in the administration and management of teams as required.

The University benefits package includes:

• Competitive pension schemes
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes
• A range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan scheme
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
• Fantastic range of sports facilities with preferential membership packages available
• Excellent CPD and inclusive resources for development.  

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Contact for informal enquiries: Martin Webdale, Performance Head Coach (Men's Rugby Programme), M.Webdale@lboro.ac.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications: 13th April 2025

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equity and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that Loughborough Sport reserves the right to close this recruitment campaign at any point to meet the needs of the business. Therefore we recommend that you submit your application as promptly as possible.

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