Job Description

Position: Rugby Coaching Development Officer

Part-Time, Seasonal Role | Jan 2026 - May 2026

About Oxford Quins

Oxford Quins are a community rugby club with a thriving boys and girls section and both our men and womens teams compete in the national leagues.

We are passionate about the benefits of youth sports and we are committed to making rugby accessible for all.

We balance participation and performance pathways and have a strong connection with Oxford Brookes, City of Oxford College and several of our youth players in the Gloucester Rugby development pathway

About the Role

This is a newly created role designed to strengthen and support our volunteer coaching community. As our first Coaching Development Officer, you'll act as a mentor, connector, and resource for coaches across all youth age groups (U5-U18), with a particular focus on our earlier years (U5-U12).

This is a hands-on, people-focused role where you'll make a real difference to both coaches and players.

Key Responsibilities

Support and mentor volunteer coaches to plan and deliver enjoyable, age-appropriate training sessions Observe sessions and provide constructive, supportive feedback to help coaches develop Facilitate regular workshops or coaching forums to share ideas, resources, and best practices Develop and maintain a shared library of session plans, seasonal frameworks, and skill development materials Promote consistency across age groups to support player pathway as they progress Coordinate external opportunities such as guest coach sessions or links with RFU development programmes Build collaboration and connection within the coaching community Build connections with local schools for player recruitment

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Strong understanding of youth rugby coaching and player development pathways Experience coaching within minis, juniors, and / or academy rugby environments Familiarity with RFU Age Grade Rugby framework and game progression Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to inspire, guide, and build trust Collaborative mindset with genuine enthusiasm for supporting volunteer coaches Organised and proactive, with the ability to plan and follow through on initiatives

Desirable:

Connections with local state sector schools Previous experience mentoring or developing fellow coaches Understanding of player retention and club development dynamics

Time Commitment

20 hours per month

during the active season (Jan 2026 - May 2026) Attendance at youth training sessions on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings Typical activities include on-pitch mentoring, resource development, and monthly workshops This is a pilot year appointment, with review and potential renewal at the end of the season (May 2026)

How to Apply

If you're passionate about developing coaches and creating positive rugby experiences for young players, we'd love to hear from you.

Note: Oxford Harlequins RFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: Up to 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 - 5 per week

Work Location: In person