Job Opportunity - Rugby Development Officer - September 2023

Orkney Rugby Football Club
Rugby Development Officer
Salary £22,000 - £25,000 per Annum.
Based in Kirkwall, Orkney

 Closing Date: Friday 29 September 

Orkney RFC is looking for a dynamic and committed Rugby Development Officer to work with us to drive the aims of the club forward in line with the club's development plan and Scottish Rugby's vision. The club aspires to deliver a high quality rugby development programme that creates a positive and supportive environment for its players, coaches, and club officials.

You will have a relevant academic qualification and a full and valid driving licence. You must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work pro-actively with parents, players, club coaches and club officials.

Working on behalf of the club and its partners, you will develop the existing thriving development structure within Orkney RFC and ensure that the club remains vibrant and is the centre of sustainable rugby development in the surrounding community.

You will report to the Club Management Group which consists of representatives from Orkney RFC and Scottish Rugby.

Key Accountabilities

• Increase playing participation at Orkney RFC and in local schools across all age groups.
• Support the implementation of a club development plan in line with Orkney RFC and Scottish Rugby targets.
• Work in partnership with local secondary education sports departments to provide rugby provisions for secondary age pupils.
• Oversee the management and deployment of the Community Rugby Project.
• Manage a part-time funded community coach.
• Manage and deliver the Youth Coaching Development Pathway to identified secondary pupils.
• Work in partnership with a range of agencies to raise the profile of rugby in the local community.
• Deliver high quality sessions to the club, associated local schools and community groups.
• Support club coaches through the Orkney RFC Coach Development Pathway and facilitate opportunities for their development with Scottish Rugby.
• Assist with recruitment, retention and development of all club volunteers.
• Support the development of the club's players through individual performance programmes.
• Manage effectively all budgeting associated with the Rugby Development Officer and Community Rugby Project.

Communications and Contacts
it is expected that the Development Officer will have on-going communications and contacts with:-

• Regional Director, Regional Manager, Club Line manager, Referee Development manager, Match Development Manager.
• The Child Protection Officer.
• Other external funding agencies such as Sportscotland.
• Sports Development Community Sports Hub, Active Schools staff, along with various other OIC staff.
• Various members of Orkney RFC, associated sponsors and stakeholders, other rugby clubs and organisations.
• Talented young individuals who are on specific sport programmes.

Person Specification

Essential

• UKCC Level 2 Coaching qualification or Equivalent.

 

• Experience in coaching rugby across a wide variety of age bands and groups.
• Experience of working effectively with partners and stakeholders.
• Experience and knowledge of working with and co-ordinating volunteers.
• Knowledge and understanding of sports development pathways (LTPD).
• Knowledge of development issues effecting rugby clubs.

 

• Strong IT skills including traditional and social media.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and projects.
• Ability to work well under his or her own initiative.

 

• Ability to undertake flexible working hours (including at weekends)
• Enhanced PVG for working with vulnerable groups(essential).
• Full and valid driving licence.
• Access to a car.
• Valid First Aid certificate.

Desirable

• Sports related degree/HND.
• World Rugby Strength & Conditioning Level 1 or equivalent.
• Level 1 refereeing qualification.
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and policy.
• Experience of sourcing and securing funding.
• Knowledge of national sporting physical activity initiatives & strategies, and issues affecting rugby clubs.

Others
Working hours:- 37.5 hours per week. Some hours will be on Saturdays and Sundays to meet the business needs of the employer.

28 days paid annual leave including Public Holidays. The employee will be entitled to accrue Time off in lieu (T.O.I.L.) for weekend work and travel and take this time off during the week.

Additional Benefits:- Three paid return trips from Orkney to the mainland, other travel expenses --mileage, ferries within Orkney, Club kit, and essential IT equipment.

A written employment contract.

Contract term initially over season 23/24 with a view to being continued subject to satisfactory performance.

Starting date:- ASAP.

Closing Date: Friday 29th September 2023 for applications. It is anticipated that interviews will be conducted during the week beginning 9 October 2023.

Applications should be made by CV and Covering letter (no more than 500 words), outlining why you feel you are suitable for the position with the person specification and should be submitted to chair@orkneyrfc.co.uk, or in writing to Orkney RFC, Pickaquoy, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RR.

To discuss this opportunity further please contact Orkney RFC Chairman, Willie Stewart on 07730 795782, E-Mail , or Caledonia SRU Regional Manager John Mann on 07764 178907. E-mail: john.mann@sru.org.uk.