Hamilton Bulls Rugby Club is aiming to recruit an enthusiastic and creative Head Coach to lead senior mens’ rugby for the 2022/23 season. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious coach who wants to play a key role in taking Hamilton Bulls to the top of National 2 and beyond.

The Head Coach will have a track record of coaching successful teams and an understanding of how to get the best of players and other coaching staff. They must be someone who can lead a positive culture and inspire others around them. The Head Coach will be given scope to build their own coaching team.

To apply for this position please send the following to: secretary@hamiltonrugbyclub.co.uk

• A covering letter stating the position you are applying for
• A document outlining why you think you would be suitable for the role and a full Rugby CV documenting any rugby experiences you feel relevant.

The closing date for applications is 7 June 2022. For an informal chat about the role and our ambitions for the club please email Jack Ryan to arrange a call: president@hamiltonrugbyclub.co.uk

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• To lead the coaching team responsible for the senior squad & U18’s
• Plan the coaching programme for the season.
• Plan, prepare and deliver individual coaching sessions for the Club’s senior squads
• Ensure that all sessions are designed to develop the skills and understanding of the players in your squad.
• Evaluate all coaching sessions and games with the coaching team and players.
• Attend all coaching sessions, matches involved with the Clubs senior squad.
• Mentor and advise assistant coaches and players where appropriate.
• Provide feedback to coaches, players and Hamilton Bulls committee

Qualifications, Skills and Qualities Required

• UKCC Level 2 minimum, UKCC Level 3 preferable (or working towards)
• Commitment and Enthusiasm - This position will require a time commitment involving evenings and weekends
• Rugby Knowledge - It is expected that the Coach will have the required level of knowledge to enable the players to achieve their potential
• Planning - The Head Coach is directly responsible for planning the coaching programme for the season and will be asked to prepare individual sessions.
• Leadership - The Head Coach sets an example and standards for the coaching team and squad. As such he/she will need to be able to inspire the coaching team and players to ensure that all involved reach their potential. He/she may need to make difficult decisions about selection of players, standards of coaching etc.
• Delegation - The Head Coach needs to be able to delegate agreed responsibilities to the assistant coaches to ensure that they feel valued and their expertise is used effectively.
• Team Work - The Head Coach needs to be able to work effectively with the players, coaches, manager and the main club
• Punctuality - The Head Coach sets the standards for the coaches, manager and squad.
• The Head Coach should have a sound understanding of the SRU performance pathway for players.