Surrey Rugby are recruiting four volunteer coaches to join the coaching team for the Surrey Senior Women's Squad for the 2019-20 Season.
Attack Coach
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of attacking framework with direction from Head Coach around attacking principles
- Responsible for leading attack focused games within training sessions
- Assist coaching team in performance analysis of games and training
- Act as a mentor to 25% of players within the squad, providing specific and detailed feedback around super strengths and 'work ons' for individuals
- Assist the head coach and coaching team on match days
- Assist in the coaching of either the forwards/backs units
Experience/Qualifications
- Minimum of level 2 RFU qualification – ideally working towards level 3
- Have been actively coaching within the last season/currently coaching
- Worked within the 15 a side game
- Be experienced in the coaching of either backs or forwards to a competitive standard
Defence Coach
- Assist in the delivery of attacking framework with direction from Head Coach around defensive principles
- Responsible for leading defensive focused games within training sessions
- Assist coaching team in performance analysis of games and training
- Act as a mentor to 25% of players within the squad, providing specific and detailed feedback around super strengths and 'work ons' for individuals
- Assist the head coach and coaching team on match days
- Assist in the coaching of either the forwards/backs units
Experience/Qualifications
- Minimum of level 2 RFU qualification – ideally working towards level 3
- Have been actively coaching within the last season/currently coaching
- Worked within the 15 a side game
- Be experienced in the coaching of either backs or forwards to a competitive standard
Skills Coach
- Assist in the delivery of specific skills zones throughout training sessions at the discretion of the Head Coach
- Responsible for coaching technical elements "in the moment" during game zones of training sessions
- Assist coaching team in performance analysis of games and training
- Act as a mentor to 25% of players within the squad, providing specific and detailed feedback around super strengths and 'work ons' for individuals
- Assist the head coach and coaching team on match days
- Assist in the coaching of either the forwards/backs units
Experience/Qualifications
- Minimum of level 2 RFU qualification
- Have been actively coaching within the last season/currently coaching
- Worked within the 15 a side game
- Be experienced in the coaching of either backs or forwards to a competitive standard
Performance Development Coach
- Assist coaching team in the analysis of performance targets – tracking team goals and aims as well as working with individuals to monitor their personal development plans.
- Assist in the coaching of sessions – coaching individuals in tactical and technical elements in relation to their personal desires and goals.
- Assist coaching team in performance analysis of games and training
- Film certain aspects of training and games to track key performance indicators
Experience/Qualifications
- Experience of performance analysis through college/university
- A desire to develop their coaching and analytical skills further
- Be passionate about developing individuals to reach their full potential
Desirable Attributes & Skills for all four roles
- Approachable – Must be comfortable engaging with players and coaches in challenging conversations around feedback of personal and team performances.
- Calm – Remaining calm under pressure, especially on match days. Avoiding getting emotionally involved in the game so as to remain objective and composed throughout.
- Self-organised – Responsible for planning sessions in advance and taking initiative to act in the best interest
- Good levels of tactical and technical knowledge – coaches should have an appreciation for both the tactical and technical elements of the game and understand how they can coach players with these in mind.
- Willingness to self-develop – coaches show an openness to developing their practices and opinions throughout the duration of the program
All applications for the posts should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a full coaching CV, a coaching philosophy and at least one coaching reference.
Closing date for applications is FRIDAY 14th JUNE
