Rugby Programme Manager and Lead Coach
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
14/10/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 25/10/2019 09:00
Salary:
£25,295 - £27,905 per annum (Subject to final verification)
Hours per week:
37 hours per week (flexible to include weekends and evenings)
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Gosforth Academy, Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 2JH
Further Information
This school has Academy status and you will be employed by the Board of Trustees
Gosforth Federated Academies – CEO: Hugh Robinson
Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge
Great North Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2JH
Required from November 2019 (or as soon as possible thereafter) fixed term for 2 years
Gosforth Academy has a strong and robust working partnership with Newcastle Falcons and has delivered the AASE Scheme for the past twelve years. This is an individually tailored education and rugby programme for talented 16-18 year olds who demonstrate the potential to become professional rugby players. The Newcastle Falcons Academy is one of the 14 RFU endorsed Regional Academies based around the country. For more information, please visit www.newcastle-falcons.co.uk.
The Sport at Gosforth complex opened in June 2011. This exciting facility comprises an 11-a-side synthetic turf pitch, 6 court sports hall, climbing wall, fitness studio, refurbished gymnasium and dance studio. It also offers meeting/conference rooms, catering facilities and a café. The centre is open to the community for evening, weekend and school holiday use.
We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic individual to work with the Gosforth Academy Sixth Form team and Newcastle Falcons in the above post.
The role involves:
• Delivery of the AASE Scheme, the Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) and the Higher Sports Leaders award (or equivalent).
• Overseeing all rugby provision for Gosforth Federated Academies to enhance the community sports programme.
• Contributing to the further development of our community sports programme.
• Managing the Newcastle Falcons Rugby scheme.
• Managing rugby provision for Gosforth Federated Academies.
Candidates must have:
• appropriate professional qualifications including RFU Level 2 Coaching Award (or equivalent) as a minimum
• the flexibility to work unsociable hours (including evenings and weekends) and be able to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• experience working in a school sporting environment and / or experience working on a sporting development pathway, with a good understanding of coaching process, athlete mentoring and programme management.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment. If you share our community’s ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Gosforth Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.
If you have any queries please email hr@ga.newcastle.sch.uk. Alternatively visit our website www.gosforthacademy.org.uk. Completed application forms to be returned to Mr Hugh Robinson, CEO to the address above.
Closing date for applications is 9am, Friday 25 October 2019
Please note
This job is closed for applications.