Eastern Counties Rugby Union

We are now inviting coaches to apply for the Eastern counties U17/18 Head Coach role.

This exciting and sort after volunteer coaching position will become available in the new year in readiness for the ECRU U17 programme that commences at the end of the season in April/May.

As the lead coach you will be heading up the ECRU U17/18 boys coaching group, working with a group of coaches to formulate training programs and put in place a structure for the forthcoming ECRU U17 & U18 programs.
You will be responsible for overseeing selection and liaising with your team manager. You will be expected to delegate training blocks within training sessions to your specialized support coaches.
You will need good leadership & communication skills to be able to communicate effectively with your Manager, coaches and players. You will also be required to liaise with the coaches and managers of the three county sides of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
Main Responsibilities:
• Lead, plan, deliver and evaluate training sessions.
• Lead and develop your coaching team.
• Working collaboratively with assistant coaches/ volunteers.
• Observe the U17/18 Camb’s, Suffolk & Norfolk Tri – County trial fixture at Thetford.
• Communicate effectively with the team manager and specialist support coaches.
• Lead & advise on team selection.
• Adhere to the RFU Code of Conduct.
Criteria:
• Essential: England Rugby Coaching Award Level 2 and above.
• Essential: Previous Coaching experience.
• Essential: Good organisations skills.
• Essential: Good communication skills.
• Desirable: RFU Advanced Coaching Award (or working towards)
• Desirable: An understanding of CB representative competitive development & elite rugby.
Closing date for applications for this role is Tuesday 31st of December 2024
Should you be interested in applying for this role then please email chairofplaying@ecrurugby.com the following information:
The role you are applying for.
Subject-ECRU U17/18 Boys Lead Coach Role 2025
Your name and contact details.
Your rugby CV.
Please note that the above information will be used to assess your suitability to be interviewed for the role.
Good Luck