The Women and Girls Sections are looking for additional coaches to support the growth and development of the squads. London Welsh are investing in our Women’s and Girls Rugby Pathway, developing a strong base for our teams to flourish moving forwards.
Women’s Assistant Coach (Backs)
London Welsh Women’s Team are looking to recruit a new assistant coach (backs) to support Head Coach Michael Griffiths for the 2022-23 season. As an assistant coach you will be remunerated a small amount per training session and per league match. We are also able to offer you support towards furthering your coaching and CPD from the club’s Senior Coaching Team. The women’s team play in National Challenge 1 South East and train on a Weds eve at Old Deer Park 7:30pm-9pm. Matches take place on a Sunday.
Key responsibilities
• Lead on Coaching of back line play and assist in all other coaching delivery to the team (squad, small group, 1-to-1 sessions)
• To help individual skill development for all LWW players from new to senior players, through session based work and planning
• Assist with the selection of the team and feedback process to players as directed by the Head Coach
• Plan breakout skill development sessions with the Head Coach, maximising training time and developing areas of skill focus
Experience
• England Rugby Level 1 (ERCA) Coaching or equivalent
• Experience of back line play, coaching and planning
• Understanding of player development from zero experience to competent
• Experience in coaching women’s rugby
Desired Skills and Attributes
• Strong technical and tactical coaching knowledge and delivery
• Ability to work within a dynamic environment and add value, as well as problem solve to find
resolutions
• Act as a good role model for players and challenge players to improve their own play as well as
that of the team
• Willingness to learn and development as a coach
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their ability to coach a planned session focusing on a specific rugby skill, and communicate understanding with the players about the agreed goals of the session. This will be carried out during the teams pre-season sessions at London Welsh RFC. Women’s Preseason begins Weds 6th July.
TO APPLY EMAIL YOUR RUGBY CV TO HEAD OF WOMEN AND GIRLS RUGBY – PAULA COOPER LWWRFC@Londonwelshrfc.co.uk
Closing Date 18th July 2022
London Welsh Girls Head Coach
London Welsh Girls Section is looking to recruit a Head Coach to co-ordinate and lead coaching of our expanding girls section, supported by members of the London Welsh Women’s squad and volunteer coaches. As the Head Coach you will be remunerated a small amount per training sessions. We are also able to offer support towards furthering your coaching qualifications as well as mentoring from Women’s team coaches and CPD from club’s Senior Coaching Team. Training is held at London Welsh RFC on Sundays 11:00am – 12:30pm and optional Wednesday sessions 6pm – 7pm.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead on coaching of the Girls’ section at Sunday morning and occasional Weds evening sessions
• Help individual skill development of all girls players from new to experienced players, through session based work
• Plan break out skill development sessions, maximising training time and developing areas of skill and focus.
Experience
• England Level 1 (ERCA) or equivalent or willing to undertake training
• Pitchside first aid trained or willing to undertake training
• Ability to coach rugby in an inclusive environment creating a fun experience for all
• Understanding of player development from zero experience to competent
• Experience in coaching girls rugby
• Successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS Check
TO APPLY EMAIL YOUR RUGBY CV TO HEAD OF WOMENS AND GIRLS RUGBY – PAULA COOPER LWWRFC@Londonwelshrfc.co.uk
Closing Date 31st July 2022
We would like to have a coach in place for the start of the 2022/23 season on 4th September.
