If successful, candidates will be enrolled on a training programme which will enable them to support the growth and sustainability of community based projects, under the direction and mentoring of experienced top level coaches and support staff. They will be offered a six month contract to start in March 2011.
The opportunity will provide valuable experience for anyone interested in a career in community sports coaching.
There are three types of community coaching opportunities being offered by Premiership Rugby - Community Coaches and Up and Unders' Co-ordinators offered by all 14 clubs, and Hitz Coaches, offered by Saracens, Harlequins and London Irish. There are 76 opportunities in total. More details about each type of role are listed below.
Salary: 25 hours a week at £5.93 an hour
Applicants can apply by visiting www.jobsgameon.co.uk and typing in "Premiership Rugby" or for more information contact Scott Watson on swatson@premiershiprugby.com
A series of open days giving information about the opportunities will take place at Job Centres around the country during February 2011.
Wayne Morris, Head of Community at Premiership Rugby, said:
"There are 76 community coaching roles around the country being offered by the Premiership Rugby clubs. With unemployment figures for this age-group reaching close to a million it's a great opportunity for young people who are currently registered unemployed to get their foot on the ladder of community coaching and to gain essential skills."
"The successful candidates will be learning from top Premiership Rugby coaches and at the same time helping the clubs to deliver an even higher standard of community programmes through an increased number of coaches."
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