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Coleg Llandrillo Assistant Coach
Welsh Rugby Union (WRU)
Governing body for the national sport of Wales. Leading Welsh rugby to the forefront of the global game in performance and reputation. Developing grass-roots rugby, increasing participation, supporting clubs and bringing communities together.
Job Posted- 20 Nov 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- Wales
Closing date- 28 Nov 2025
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Qualified or working towards Level 3 Coaching Award.
- Minimum of 2 years coaching experience, ideally gained within a development or professional rugby environment.
- Understanding of the practical, educational, vocational, and social needs of aspiring young rugby players.
- Ability to work positively as part of a multidisciplinary management team.
The Role
Key Responsibilities, Tasks and Activities
- Support the Coleg Llandrillo Rugby Academy Coordinator in long, medium, and short-term planning.
- Assist the Coleg Llandrillo Rugby Academy Coordinator in creating and monitoring Individual Development Plans for all male players.
- Collaborate with Coleg Llandrillo Academy staff to design and deliver high quality training sessions to student players and teams.
- Lead the male team in competition fixtures.
- Deliver regular previews and reviews of training and competition to individual players and teams.
- Assist the Coleg Llandrillo Rugby Academy Coordinator in recruitment of student players for the future.
- Assist in the coaching of other RGC Pathway programmes as required.
- Deliver RGC Pathway Coach Education tasks as required.
Key Relationships
- RGC Academy Manager
- RGC Academy Staff
- Coleg Llandrillo Rugby Academy Coordinator
- Coleg Llandrillo Rugby Academy Staff
- Coleg Llandrillo Teaching Staff
Other
- Valid UK driving licence is required
- This role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and reviewed regularly in line with and policy requirements
WRU Requirements
The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's License is desirable. This role is subject to a basic/enhanced DBS check.
The Perks
As a permanent member of the WRU Group, you will have access to our full range of employee benefits, including:
- Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU)
- Life assurance scheme
- WRU Group Ticket Allocation
- Employee assistance programme
- Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements
- Free stadium parking and gym
- WRU Group store and tour discounts
- WRU Group partnership offers
- Eye Care Voucher Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to Apply
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