University Men’s Rugby Team Coach

Overview

ICURFC Men’s Rugby Team Coach
Part-time | Richmond, London | £20–£25 per hour | 2 hours per week

Imperial College London is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Rugby Union coach to join our Men’s Rugby Club. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact with a small time commitment, leading a weekly training session and working closely with student captains to develop players and improve team performance.

The role would suit an experienced club coach looking to add university coaching to their experience, as well as a coach earlier in their career looking to take on greater responsibility and develop their coaching experience in a competitive university environment. Alongside the regular weekly commitment, there will be opportunities for additional paid hours around selected match days, competitions, events and other club activities, providing scope to become more involved with the programme throughout the season.

About the Role
Working closely with student captains and the club committee, you will help establish an ambitious, positive and enjoyable rugby environment. You will:

Lead and deliver a structured weekly training session.
Develop players’ technical, tactical and game-understanding skills.
Work with captains to identify team priorities and areas for development.
Help prepare the team for league, cup, Varsity and other competitive fixtures.
Provide coaching guidance and support to student leaders.
Contribute to a positive, ambitious and inclusive club culture.
Attend selected match days, events or competitions where appropriate, with opportunities for additional paid hours.

What We’re Looking For

 

Essential:

England Rugby Coaching Award (ERCA) or equivalent coaching qualification.
Strong knowledge and understanding of Rugby Union and player development.
Excellent communication, motivation and leadership skills.
Ability to plan and deliver engaging, purposeful coaching sessions.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with student leaders.

Desirable:

Forwards/Set-piece experience.
First Aid qualification.
Experience playing or coaching Rugby Union at club level or above.
Previous university or student rugby coaching experience.
Why Join Us?
Imperial College London is a world-leading university for science, technology, engineering and business, and our students bring the same ambition and energy to the rugby pitch.

With two hours of regular coaching each week, the role can fit around existing employment, coaching commitments or other responsibilities. There is also scope for additional paid hours at selected match days, Varsity fixtures, competitions, events and other club activities.

Our rugby programme includes high-profile Varsity fixtures against teams including LSE, Camborne School of Mines and Imperial Medicals, alongside league and cup fixtures, one-off matches and tours.

For coaches looking to build experience in university sport, this provides an opportunity to work with student athletes and student-led sporting organisations within a competitive university rugby programme.

What We Offer
£20–£25 per hour and approximately 2 hours per week.
Additional paid opportunities around selected matches, events and competitions.
Experience working within a leading university sporting environment.
A flexible role that can complement existing coaching or employment commitments.
The opportunity to build or broaden experience in university rugby coaching.
Personalised Imperial College kit.
Close links with local National League Rugby Clubs.

Interested?
For an informal conversation about the role, the team or the wider rugby programme, please get in touch.

Contact: CLICK APPLY BUTTON
Phone: +44 7921 555269