Purpose of the post:
The purpose of the Casual Coach is to deliver safe, inclusive and high-quality rugby league coaching that supports Club Doncaster’s community and player-development programmes.
The post holder will contribute to pre-game activities, help deliver the Club’s rugby programme in primary schools, and support the Dons Progressive Pathway for girls and boys aged 12–16.
The role will also assist with the introduction and delivery of new initiatives, including Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL), Learning Disability Rugby League (LDRL) and women’s teams, as these programmes develop.
The coach will hold a Level 2 coaching qualification, preferably in rugby league, and will represent Club Doncaster’s values while creating positive, engaging and development-focused experiences for all participants.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver safe, inclusive and engaging rugby league coaching sessions and activities, in line with agreed session plans, Club standards and the needs of participants.
- Support the delivery of pre-game and match-day activities, helping to create positive and memorable experiences for participants, families and supporters.
- Help deliver the Club’s rugby programme in primary schools, preparing sessions effectively and promoting enjoyment, confidence, teamwork and positive behaviour.
- Assist with the delivery of the Dons Progressive Pathway for girls and boys aged 12–16, supporting player development and an enjoyable transition through the pathway.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of new and evolving programmes, including Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL), Learning Disability Rugby League (LDRL), and women’s and girls’ teams, as they are introduced; and support other programmes developed to meet the needs of the Club and its communities.
- Adapt coaching activities to meet differing ages, abilities and needs, ensuring that every participant is treated fairly, respectfully and inclusively.
- Create and maintain positive working relationships with participants, parents and carers, schools, partner organisations and Club colleagues.
- Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, welfare and equality policies; complete appropriate risk assessments; and report accidents, injuries, incidents and safeguarding concerns promptly through the correct procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, delivery, incidents and feedback, and provide information to the line manager as required.
- Maintain the relevant coaching qualifications, professional standards and continuing professional development required for the role.
Club Doncaster:
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Active participation in continuing professional development.
- Act at all times with utmost good faith to the club(s) and company.
- Devote full attention and ability to fulfilment of the duties required by the role.
- To work closely with fellow staff, maintain good relationships, and collaborative working practices.
- To work with colleagues throughout Club Doncaster to extend knowledge and skills in order to identify and develop best practice.
- To undertake other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
- To maintain the quality of service provision, regularly evaluating work and seeking to make improvements.
- Present a professional image when dealing with both internal and external contacts and partners, acting in a professional manner at all times.
- To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
Our non-negotiables:
1. Be punctual and prepared for all meetings.
2. Clear and respectful communication with your peers and customers.
3. Keeping to deadlines set by your line manager or senior management.
Our values:
- We are proud of our work and our working environment(s).
- We are passionate about everything we do.
- We are high performing in everything we do.
- We move forward as one as a group of staff and organisation.
Character specification:
- Embody high energy, enthusiasm and humility.
- Being customer focused in providing the best supporter or client experience possible.
- Perform all assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Flexibility in doing things differently to improve efficiency.
- Able to communicate effectively and confidentially individually and in group situations.
- Listen and respects other people’s views and opinions.
- Can develop open and effective relationships with all colleagues.
- Awareness of impact of own behaviours on others and is able to modify approach or style to achieve results.
Important information:
The above mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post.
Applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to their own transport. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure up-to-date documentation is provided to Club Doncaster.
About Club Doncaster:
Club Doncaster is the elite brand of sporting organisations working to support and strive forward our community. Our spoken aim is to be: an ambitious and successful club of which the community is proud of.
We work with a culture that promotes unity, creativity and aspiration to promote success – this is why we are Club Doncaster.
We look for people with passion, honesty and who embrace a challenge on a daily basis, with the energy and passion to strive forward and prove each day.
Safeguarding:
Club Doncaster takes its safeguarding responsibility very seriously. This means recruiting the correct people for Club Doncaster.
We acknowledge our clear responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable groups in our care, and have policies and guidelines to ensure this.
Appointment to this role is subject to the completion of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check before employment begins.
Equal opportunities:
Club Doncaster is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Our Recruitment and Selection Policy, Code of Conduct, Diversity & Equality Policy,Equal Opportunities Policy and Right to work in UK Policy are available to all applicants on request.
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
