Category: Job opportunities

Canterbury Rugby Football Club is looking for a caring, calm and approachable individual to become its Club Safeguarding Officer.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. The Club Safeguarding Officer plays a central role in championing the safety and welfare of children and adults at risk throughout the club.
The successful applicant will act as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns, ensure that matters are reported through the appropriate channels and help everyone at the club understand their safeguarding responsibilities.

The role also includes supporting safer recruitment, helping to coordinate safeguarding training, leading the annual safeguarding audit and ensuring that club policies, procedures and contact information remain current and accessible.

Applicants should be able to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially, communicate with children and adults at risk in a caring and meaningful way and remain calm when responding to difficult or upsetting situations.

The successful applicant will be required to become a member of Canterbury RFC, attend relevant committee meetings, undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and complete the RFU In Touch course within three months of taking up the role.

To request the full role description or register your interest, contact Chris Bull at [email protected] by 27th August.

Canterbury Rugby Football Club is looking for an organised, proactive and commercially minded Marketing Coordinator to join its growing Marketing Communications structure.

Working closely with the Head of Marketing and Commercial team, the successful candidate will help turn the club’s marketing strategy and emerging opportunities into coordinated campaigns that deliver measurable results.

The role will support activity across matchdays, hospitality, events, SCRUM Kitchen, Soak House, sponsorship, community rugby, membership and the club’s wider commercial offer. It will also provide an important link between those identifying opportunities and the Marketing Communications Team responsible for developing and publishing content.

For further information and the full role description, contact Denys Andrianjafy at [email protected].

Job Title: Lead Coach – CRFC Women
Location: Canterbury Rugby Football Club (CRFC), Canterbury, UK
Contract Type: Part-time
Closing Date: 11/11/24

About Canterbury Rugby Football Club (CRFC)
Founded in 1929, Canterbury Rugby Football Club (CRFC) has earned its place as a beacon of excellence and community spirit in the world of rugby. With a long history of success both on and off the pitch, CRFC is committed to developing talent, fostering growth, and maintaining its strong community ethos. Over the decades, the club has achieved remarkable victories in various competitions, consistently producing exceptional players through its focus on high-quality coaching and player development.
At CRFC, we are particularly proud of our rapidly growing girls’ section, which provides a clear pathway from minis rugby to senior women’s rugby, ensuring a strong future for female players at the club. Our women’s team currently competes in the National Challenge 1 South East East (South) League, and we are now seeking an experienced and passionate coach to lead this squad.

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Lead Coach to guide our CRFC Women’s squad. In this role, you will oversee all coaching aspects, from designing training sessions to developing match strategies, with the aim of fostering a high-performance environment that promotes both individual and team success. As Lead Coach, you will play a key role in ensuring the progression from the club’s thriving girls’ section into the senior women’s team. Training is held on Thursday evenings, with matches played on Sunday afternoons.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the CRFC Women’s team, building an inclusive, positive, and high-performance culture that aligns with the club’s values.
• Develop tailored training programs that enhance players’ technical, tactical, and physical abilities, while supporting both individual and team growth.
• Create match strategies to optimise team performance and competitiveness within the league.
• Work closely with the girls’ section, helping to create a seamless pathway for young players transitioning into senior women’s rugby.
• Mentor and develop players, focusing on leadership, teamwork, and personal growth on and off the field.
• Collaborate with the Director of Rugby and the broader coaching team to align the women’s program with the overall vision of the club.
• Monitor and assess performance, providing constructive feedback to drive continual improvement.

Key Skills & Experience

• Rugby coaching qualification at Level 2 (minimum), with a strong track record of success in competitive coaching.
• Proven experience in developing players and leading teams, particularly in women’s rugby.
• Strong leadership, communication, and motivational skills, with the ability to foster a cohesive team environment.
• Passion for developing female talent, ensuring a pathway for players from youth through to senior rugby.
• A sound understanding of game analysis and the ability to adapt training and strategies based on performance reviews.

What We Offer

• The chance to lead and develop women’s rugby at one of the most respected clubs in the region.
• An exciting opportunity to shape the future of rugby for women and girls at CRFC, from minis to senior level.
• Negotiable expenses and remuneration dependent on experience.
• A supportive environment with opportunities for further coaching qualifications and professional growth.

How to Apply
If you’re passionate about leading a dynamic women’s team and contributing to the future of female rugby at CRFC, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your coaching experience and philosophy to the Director of Rugby, Taff Gwilliam at [email protected] by 11/11/24.

Canterbury RFC are looking to strengthen their coaching team.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Backs Coach in the Senior Squad. The suitable candidate would work with the 1^st XV squad but, primarily be responsible the Pilgrims (2^nd XV) backs, working with their, Head Coach Jon Foster.

If you are looking to help shape the on-field success of one of East Kent’s highest-ranked rugby clubs, and wish to be considered for this role please email CRFC’s Director of Rugby Taff Gwilliam with your CV and a cover letter –[email protected]

Application deadline 31/08/2023