Eastern Counties Rugby Union

DPP Coaching Opportunity in Eastern Counties

Eastern Counties are offering an exciting opportunity for coaches to join the new U16s Girls England Rugby Development Player Programme.

You will be a member of the DPP coaching team coaching a talented group of U16s girls from across Eastern Counties.

The programme consists of 8 session and runs from 19th September 2022 & the 27th February 2023 on Monday evenings, applicants should submit their rugby CV along with a covering letter to coaching@ecrurugby.com

NB: Applications Close 18:00 Friday 26th August 2022

Eastern Counties Developing Player Programme Coach

Description: The DPP Coach is a voluntary role in the Eastern Counties RU DPP pathway. The role will involve assisting the Head DPP coach, other DPP and S&C coaches to deliver a holistic development programme to identified players at your centre.

Reports to: DPP Centre Head Coach

Salary: Voluntary post: We will cover your travel expenses & provide you with ECRU DPP training kit.

Tenure: Reviewed Annually

Primary Responsibilities:
To plan and deliver a programme of sessions that fit the objectives of the DPP pathway programme working with the centres head coach
To educate and hold players accountable to the ECRU DPP standards & expectations
To assist with the delivery of player education
To be actively involved in the assessment of players within the DPP

Essential:
UKCC Level 2 award
Enhanced RFU DBS check
A valid First Aid Certificate is highly desirable
Be able to demonstrate significant commitment to their personal and professional development
Be computer literate – able to communicate effectively using e-mail and web platforms
Have the ability to communicate effectively with players, parents and coaches to assist players with self-reflection and setting of appropriate development goals

Your Commitment to Us:
As part of our vision at Eastern Counties RU to deliver the very best development player programme in the country, ECRU DPP are looking to enter into a joint commitment with individuals that can demonstrate the following characteristics:
A high stamina of motivation and consistency of application
A desire to improve their practice and an openness to feedback
A focus on quality of work and the details of an outcome
Excellent organisational skills, including time-management and punctuality
The ability to communicate clear and effective messages to players and parents
A strong desire to develop further skills associated with any of the areas above

Our Commitment to You:
As part of the time spent within the Eastern Counties RU DPP, a successful candidate can expect to be exposed to a host of professional and personal growth opportunities including, but not limited to:
The opportunity to influence a large group of motivated young players
The development of your personal coaching
Numerous coach development opportunities including ERCA, CPD via ECRU coaching bursaries, access to representative training and coach mentorship
Opportunity to progress as a coach in the ECRU coach development pathway

Please send your rugby CV along with a covering letter to coaching@ecrurugby.com