WANTED: New Youth Activator for Hertfordshire

vRugby is the RFU’s Young Volunteer offer for 14-24 year olds.  We aim to provide support through kit, training and identifying opportunities for young people who want to get involved in Volunteering within Rugby Union.

We are currently looking to recruit Youth Activators across the country.  As a Youth Activator connected with the RFU vRugby Programme, you will be responsible for promoting the RFU’s vRugby Young Volunteer Offer in your local area. 

With the support of RFU professional staff you will be responsible for the recruitment, retention and recognising of young volunteers. 

The focus of the role will vary depending on locality however it will largely involve creating links clubs, schools, colleges and universities to identify and provide opportunities for young volunteers.

Click here for an application form

Application Deadline

06 July 2012

Closing Date

06 July 2012

Play a summer of rugby in Canada - or have Canadians play for you!

Lee Bennet is Director of Recruiting for Toronto Saracen's Senior Women’s Rugby team located in Toronto Canada (he's also Director of Development for the Girls' U18, but this offer is probably only going to be appropriate for adult players. Unless your club fancied a summer tour to Canada, perhaps).

Anyway, Lee reports that Toronto Saracens have a number of players that are interested in playing overseas, and that also his club are looking to attract players to Toronto.

The club fields two teams (a first and second team) in the Ontario Women's League - the highest level of rugby played in the province of Ontario. At present they have over 65 girls registered in their program, which runs through their summer season (May to the end of August - its a gets a bit nippy in the winter Canada, so rugby is a summer sport). In addition they have over 33 girls registered in their U18 Junior girls program they play in the Toronto Rugby Union (so possibly some coaching opportunities as well).

If anyone is interested Lee can be contacted at lbconsulting@yahoo.com.

Vacancy: Head coach, Old Albanian Saints

THE ROLE:
The role will consist of coaching the Old Albanian RFC Women's section (1st and 2nd Teams) and will consist of stringent planning and delivery of coaching sessions as well as coaching and facilitating team preparation on match days. We are looking for a Head Coach to work with and lead, 4 excellent assistant coaches and a strength and conditioning coach.

ABOUT US:
Old Albanian women’s section (OA Saints) is a premiership club that has two squads for women from the age of 18 through to 40. The 1st team is in its second year in the premiership having been promoted in 2010 due to its phenomenal success in the lower leagues. The 1st team consists of several current and ex-international players from England and Scotland. The 2nd team is in National Challenge South East North 2 and is pushing for promotion into National Challenge South East 1 for the 2011/2012 season. The 2nd team has also been very successful in their league having won 7 and lost just 1 match in this past season.

LOCATION:
The club is based in St. Albans at the outstanding facilities of OA Rugby which is currently the base at which Saracens Rugby Club train on a daily basis, with facilities including a floodlit training pitch, 6 full size rugby pitches including an international standard 1st XV pitch, a fully equipped rugby gym, 8 changing rooms and a physiotherapist suite.

This would be a fantastic opportunity for any coach who is keen on working with a dedicated and talented premiership side and enthusiastic squad and who wants to further their coaching career. The coach must be keen to develop their skills and bring something unique to the club.

MAIN DUTIES:
- Coach the 1st and 2nd team players on a Mon & Weds evening
- Facilitate team preparation on match days (Sundays)
- Attend training and match fixtures throughout the season
- Attend coaching & selection meetings
- To lead on the delivery of training sessions
- Provide constant player feedback to squad players
- Liaise and work with the other club coaches

Additionally:
Potential candidates will be invited to interview with the club chairwoman and Club Captain. Candidates may also get the opportunity to meet the players and lead a pre-season training session.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Level 2 (minimum) or 3 Rugby Coaching Award with a proven coaching background
- Strong written and communication skills
- Strong Leadership, delegation and planning skills
- Knowledge of Strength & Conditioning an advantage
- Enhanced RFU CRB Disclosure less than 3 years old

REWARDS AND BENEFITS:
- Support towards CPD Training
- Potential for expense payments
- Opportunities to work alongside National coaches and to assist in player development of national players
- Opportunities to work with an ex-England International player and current Saracens coach who will oversee the overall coaching plan for the Saints
- To be involved in coaching a hugely talented Premiership sides at one of the best amateur rugby facilities in the UK.

Please send letter of application and CV to amanda.bate@hotmail.com

Coaching Vacancy: OA Saints

THE ROLE:
The role will consist of coaching the Old Albanian RFC Women's section (1st and 2nd Teams) and will consist of stringent planning and delivery of coaching sessions as well as coaching and facilitating team preparation on match days. We are looking for a Head Coach and an Assistant Coach for the whole squad to work alongside the current 2nd team Head Coach.

ABOUT US:
Old Albanian women’s section (OA Saints) is a premiership club that has two squads for women from the age of 18 through to 40. The 1st team is in its second year in the premiership having been promoted in 2010 due to its phenomenal success in the lower leagues. The 1st team consists of several current and ex-international players from England and Scotland. The 2nd team is in National Challenge South East North 2 and is pushing for promotion into National Challenge South East 1 for the 2011/2012 season. The 2nd team has also been very successful in their league having won 7 and lost just 1 match in this past season.

LOCATION:
The club is based in St. Albans at the outstanding facilities of OA Rugby which is currently the base at which Saracens Rugby Club train on a daily basis, with facilities including a floodlit training pitch, 6 full size rugby pitches including an international standard 1st XV pitch, a fully equipped rugby gym, 8 changing rooms and a physiotherapist suite.

This would be a fantastic opportunity for any coach who is keen on working with a dedicated and talented premiership side and enthusiastic squad and who wants to further their coaching career. The coach must be keen to develop their skills and bring something unique to the club.

MAIN DUTIES:
- Coach the 1st and 2nd team players on a Mon & Weds evening
- Facilitate team preparation on match days (Sundays)
- Attend training and match fixtures throughout the season
- Attend coaching & selection meetings
- To lead on the delivery of training sessions
- Provide constant player feedback to squad players
- Liaise and work with the other club coaches

Additionally:
Potential candidates will be invited to interview with the club chairwoman and Club Captain. Candidates may also get the opportunity to meet the players and lead a pre-season training session.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Level 2 (minimum) or 3 Rugby Coaching Award with a proven coaching background
- Strong written and communication skills

- Strong Leadership, delegation and planning skills
- Knowledge of Strength & Conditioning an advantage
- Enhanced RFU CRB Disclosure less than 3 years old

REWARDS AND BENEFITS:
- Support towards CPD Training
- Potential for expense payments
- Opportunities to work alongside National coaches and to assist in player development of national players
- Opportunities to work with an ex-England International player and current Saracens coach who will oversee the overall coaching plan for the Saints
- To be involved in coaching a hugely talented Premiership sides at one of the best amateur rugby facilities in the UK.

Please send letter of application and CV to tasha@saintsmith.com by 1st June.

RFUW Director recruitment

The RFUW is currently looking to increase the number of Directors on the Board and is looking for at least 2 exceptional individuals who share the vision to create and support an environment that promotes, develops and sustains opportunities for woman and girls to participate and achieve their potential in rugby.

We are looking for individuals who are currently involved in women’s rugby, who are passionate about the sport and who really want to make a difference. It is key that these individuals have demonstrated leadership, trust, integrity, team work, accountability, inclusiveness and dedication within a rugby environment.

The position is voluntary and Directors are required to attend five or six Board meetings a year held in Twickenham on Saturdays. Expenses will be paid.

We would welcome individuals from any background – if possible we would like to have representation from the North of England. The key is that the individual is committed to making a difference and can bring fresh ideas and thoughts to the Board.

Please register your interest or send applications to Susan Allen, RFUW, Rugby House, Twickenham Stadium, 200 Whitton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7BA or to susanallen@rfu.com.

Job vacancy: Community coaches at Saracens

Saracens Sport Foundation

Community Coaches

Part Time Flexible hours

Due to the success of the Foundation during the last 12 months, the Foundation has secured additional funding to expand our delivery capacity and now require part time coaches to deliver a number of sports as part of our new programme initiatives.

Responsibilities

• To deliver on a number of sport projects including primary and secondary school delivery, after school clubs, club coaching and holiday camps across the whole of Hertfordshire.
• Cover a range of sports, from rugby to dance, golf, basketball, cricket, athletic, skateboarding, American football – to name a few.
• Plan, organise, deliver and review all sessions.
• To mentor young sport leaders – 16 – 19 year olds
• Hours of work include afternoons, evenings and weekends

Successful applicants will posses:

• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills
• Experience of coaching various sports across a range of ages (you may be required to work with children from 3 – 24 years old)
• Level 1 coaching qualification in at least one sport – preferably a Level 2.
• Current First Aid qualification
• Current Driving Licence and have access to a car
• An up to date CRB check, and child protection certificates (to be brought to interview)

Immediate hours are available once all checks have taken place and a period of shadow coaching has been completed.

Application

Applicants should send a current CV and covering letter to hannahp@saracens.net or via post to Hannah Pirnie, Saracens Sport Foundation Rigby House, 34 The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1EA.

Closing Date for applications: Thursday 3^rd April 2008 at 5pm

Interview Date: Interviews will be held the week commencing 14^th April 08

Regional Programme Manager: applications please!

The first regional post for 2007/8 is to be advertised shortly. Regional Programme Manager is the main co-ordinator and organiser of the regional programme - involved with finding trial, training and match venues, co-ordinating coaching and support staff, and so on. Its an important job and can either be a single post covernig both junior and senior rugby, or can be divided into two.

A job description appears below. If you are interested contact Amanda Bate for more information. There is no formal closing date yet, but the work of the RPM would notmally begin in November so the need to be in place by then.

Job Description:

Responsible for: Delivery of the Regional Programme and directing Regional Squad Members

Post Purpose: To co-ordinate the members of the Regional Squad for training and matches.

Main Duties:

• To develop and maintain the communication pathways regarding the Regional Programme between squad members and deal with issues which may arise
• To attend trials, training and matches and ensure the smooth running of the day in accordance with RFUW guidelines
• To produce and distribute standard letters for selected and non-selected players at regional level. Also to complete the feedback matrix and send to the relevant club coaches
• To communicate training/match venues and directions to players
• To caretaker regional strip (including laundry)
• To collect and bank regional trial and match fees completing the Income Sheet
  To act as the first local point of contact for players, coaches and parents when issues arise.
• To ensure that venues, transport, referees etc are booked and confirmed for all aspects of the regional Programme through the Regional Programme Manager.
• On Home matches, to complete the Match Report Form (6R) and send to Julia Hutton
  On Home matches, to complete the Match Details Form (6D) and send to HQ Administrator
• To complete any pre-match squad sheets if required for any Programs.

Additionally:

• To ensure that practice is carried out in accordance with the RFUW/RFU Equal Opportunities and Fair Treatment Policy, and RFUW/RFU Child Protection Policy
• To uphold the principles of the Union as defined in the elected and volunteers’ handbook, the constitution and other relevant policy documents, including the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest and Fit for Officer criteria
• To attend the Regional Programme Staff Training Day / Evening

Skills and Experience:
(Below are desired skills but post holders without listed skills will have the opportunity through internal training to acquire skills and knowledge)

• Good written and communication skills
• Leadership and delegation skills
• Planning skills
• Enhanced RFU CRB Disclosure less than 3 years old
• Internal RFU/W training on good practice and child protection/equity and ethics

Rewards and Benefits:

• To contribute and influence a growing governing body
• Training – vocational
• RFUW clothing
• RFUW International tickets

Expenses:

• Out of pocket expenses will be paid for activities within the task description in relation to coaching the event: (current rates and extent of cover can be obtained from the RFUW Office)
• Car travel (up to £15 per journey)
• Train fares (up to £15 per journey)
• Telephone calls and postage

County Girls need Team Managers

The U15’s and the U18’s County Teams will need Team Managers if they are to run this coming season.

When the girls’ county teams were set up 2 seasons ago it was decided that to run, they would have to have a team manager, and John Birch has filled that role for both age groups, extremely well. Now he is stepping down and either one new person is needed to step forward and manage both teams, or 2 people step forward and mange 1 team each.

The role of team manager is about record keeping and communication. This can be done by e-mail on the whole, and by using the Herts Girls blog, set up by John Birch.

The successful applicant(s) will need to be good at e-mail communication and willing to communicate with players, parents and coaches regularly.

I am sure John will be able to explain exactly what he did and when to anyone interested.

Please go to the Jobshop on www.sportinherts.org.uk to see the advertisement and to download an application form. ( If these are not available, have another look in 2 days, as they were only sent to the HSP this morning.)

Deadline for applications is 15^th June 2007.

Remember! No Team Manager, no team!

Amanda Bate

WRDM East & SE Regions

mobile:07809512738

Herts Girls need U15's County Coaches

Herts U15 Girls will need new County coaches for the coming season. Please apply now! Deadline for applications is 15^th June. If there are no suitable applications by that date it is unlikely that an U15 County side will run.

Go to the Jobshop on http://www.sprtinherts.org.uk/ to see the advertisement and to download an application form.

Amanda Bate
RFUW
Women’s Rugby Development Manager

amandabate@rfu.com