JOB VACANCY
ACADEMY SKILLS COACHES
ABERDEEN | EDINBURGH | GLASGOW
ABOUT US
Apex Rugby Academy offers young rugby players high-quality, accessible opportunities to take their performance to the next level.
We aim to achieve this through our fun, engaging and inclusive rugby camps and skills clinics delivered by Scotland's leading professional players and coaches.
ACADEMY SKILLS COACHES
We are actively recruiting ‘Academy Skills Coaches’ (Forwards & Backs) to deliver positional skill specific sessions at our Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow hubs.
A strong background of playing and/or coaching the game to a high standard is essential. Candidates should also have a track record of coaching and building a rapport with young players.
SKILLS CLINICS
We believe there is limited opportunities and expertise for young rugby players across Scotland to develop their individual skill set. During the season most training sessions are team based and during the off season most players either hit the gym or don’t pick up a rugby ball.
Through our skills clinics we aim to help young rugby players take their performance to the next level through our 3 step process of Task, Context & Variable.
TASK: Skill
CONTEXT: Game Situation / Relevance
VARIABLE: Progression - Skills Under Pressure
The skills clinic format maximizes the amount of touches players get on the ball, and allows our players to focus all of their attention on the key coaching points.
TERMS:
Job Title: Academy Skills Coach
Location: Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow Region
Hours: 2-3 hours a week / month dependent on location
Salary: £20 - £50 / hourly rate dependent on qualifications & experience
Kit: Macron Apex Rugby Academy coaching kit will be provided
THE INDIVIDUAL
Qualifications:
Minimum UKCC Level 2 (Aspiring) Rugby Coaching
S&C Qualifications
Sport / Education Degree (Desirable but not essential)
Experiences / Skills:
Experience of coaching rugby to children aged 7 to 18 years.
Experience of coaching and / or playing to a high standard (Regional / National / Professional environments are advantageous but not essential)
Design and create sessions that promote a safe, fun and engaging learning environment where players are challenged appropriately to their individual needs.
Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with players, parents and coaches.
Enthusiastic and passionate about helping young rugby players take their performance to the next level
Awareness of the current challenges of youth rugby in Scotland.
Demonstrates initiative and uses differentiation through their coaching practice
Evidence of CPD - Desire to constantly improve and develop themselves
Well-organised with out standing time-management skills
