Sports Coach Modern Apprentice: Carrick Rugby Football Club

Salary: £12.60 per hour

25 hours per week

Location: North and South Carrick, South Ayrshire

Duration of post:1year

Employer: Carrick Rugby Football Club SCIO

Working towards: SCQF Level 6 (sports coaching)

Responsible to: Director of Rugby/ Club Development Officer/ Chair of Trustees

Carrick Rugby Football Club (Scio) aims to

• Increase the number of children and young people participating in school and community sport.
• Build capacity through the recruitment, retention and development of a network of volunteers to deliver sport in schools and the wider community.

As a Modern Apprentice you will work within the Carrick Rugby Community sports development team to learn to deliver safe sports coaching sessions which encourage the development of young people's skills.

Carrick RFC is a registered charitable organisation in Scotland (SCIO 050725). We are looking to recruit a highly-motivated individual to work across our Community Sports Club and partner stakeholder facilities in North and South Carrick. The position will suit someone with the correct skillset who is enthusiastic, a good communicator and has a passion to provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities within the local community.

You will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to the position being confirmed. You will also be required to provide 2 references.

Main Duties and Learning

1. Learn to assist with and eventually lead, with support, coaching sessions with Carrick Rugby coaches and volunteers.
2. Learn to assist the team to plan, prepare and evaluate progressive lesson plans for each coaching session to increase confidence to plan sessions independently.
3. Assist with preparation of coaching venues including the safe set up and dismantling of any equipment.
4. Support Carrick Rugby staff with associated administration tasks including maintenance of class registers, updating records and preparation of session plans.
5. Support with the preparation and delivery of all Carrick Rugby Events with South Ayrshire Schools and the wider community.
6. To promote positive, and active participation in sport while being a positive role model for Carrick Rugby.
7. To ensure that all activities are delivered in line with Carrick Rugby and Scottish Rugby Policies and Procedures, in particular the Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy, Health and Safety Policy and Coaches Code of Conduct.
8. Working with club committee and coaching teams, providing support to develop and sustain Carrick Rugby Football Club's ongoing provision and programmes
9. Partnership working with other organisations, delivery of external programmes, and signposting community stakeholders to Carrick Rugby towards being a sustainable social enterprise

Job summary:

1. To lead, manage and deliver a range of sustainable opportunities within North and South Carrick to increase participation, and progression, in rugby through Carrick RFC.
2. To develop a robust, club wide sponsorship programme, sourcing and securing sponsorship opportunities.
3. To increase playing and non-playing numbers across all sections of the club with particular focus on youth and female participation.
4. To deliver a range of internally commissioned projects and programmes, including those from external partnerships and funding bodies.
5. To review, monitor and evaluate the provision of quality rugby-based opportunities available through the Carrick RFC.
6. To develop welcoming, safe and progressive environments for rugby and physical activity, and to increase participation within North and South Carrick.
7. To deliver and support a programme of volunteer development in collaboration with partners to support a robust network of people at all levels to deliver rugby and physical activity.
8. To deliver rugby in all Carrick Cluster Primary Schools and Girvan and Carrick Academies.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit your full CV to carrickrugby@gmail.com along with a brief covering statement explaining why you are applying.

Main duties and responsibilities

Rugby Modern Apprentice Role

1. To help plan and deliver rugby-based business opportunities in line with the SAC/SCOTTISH RUGBY RFC club development plan for the increase of participation in club-based rugby.
2. Work in partnership with Active Maybole and Active Girvan, to increase involvement of both players and their communities and raise the awareness of Carrick Rugby as a community club, representing both North and South Carrick.
3. To deliver rugby in all North and South Carrick cluster primary schools along with Girvan and Carrick Academies.
4. To assist in the recruitment, training and mentoring of relevant staff and volunteers as service needs require. Provide appropriate supervision, guidance and training opportunities.
   1. To ensure the work of Carrick RFC is positively represented and profiled across South Ayrshire and partners.
   2. Develop links with other local community groups and social enterprises.

Person specification:

Disabled applicants and guaranteed interviews

Under the 'Double Tick' initiative, an applicant who indicates they have a disability and who meet the essential requirements for the vacancy will be offered a guaranteed interview.

Essential: The minimum acceptable level for safe and effective job performance

Desirable: The attributes of the ideal candidate

Education and qualifications (essential)

• Good standard of education with minimum National 4 PE or Sports Leaders Awards.
• Ability and willingness to complete SCQF Level 6 Sports Coaching qualification within time available.
• A keen interest in working within a sporting environment.
• Rugby Right Certified.
• First Aid in Rugby or equivalent achieved or in progress.

Education and qualifications (desirable)

• Minimum National 4 (or equivalent) in English
• Scottish Rugby 'Aspiring Coaches Qualification' or equivalent.
• Scottish Rugby 'Introduction to Match Officiating' or equivalent

Experience (essential)

• Relevant knowledge and/or experience gained from education, voluntary or part-time work.
• Proven experience of working in the field of sports development.
• The ability to present information in an accurate and appropriate format, illustrating good communication, personal organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the key local and national rugby specific and Physical Activity & Sport strategies and understand how these impact on service delivery.

Experience (desirable)

• Working with others
• Proven track record of applying and managing external funding.
• Ability to manage projects from development to implementation.
• Experience of recruitment and management of staff and volunteers.

Skills and abilities (essential) 

• Effective Communication Skills with children and adults.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines with support.
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated with the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Other (essential)

• Have a positive attitude and able to cope with change.
• Ability to comply with Carrick Rugby and Scottish rugby policies including Health & Safety, Confidentiality and Data Protection.
• Must be a South Ayrshire resident aged 16 - 24 years.
• Required to join the PVG scheme for this type of regulated work.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required

Other (desirable)

• Access to transport or Current Driving Licence