Female Rugby Head Coach

Female Rugby Head Coach

Role Information:

Reference: REQ001344

Location: WISE Campus
FTE Salary: Up to £34,938.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)

Actual Salary: Up to £20,962.80
Contract Type: Part time, Fixed Term Contract until 31st July 2026
Working Hours: 22.2 hours per week

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 17.9%. 
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees. 
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union 
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

SGS College is seeking an exceptional Female Rugby Head Coach to lead our thriving programme into the next phase of its development. As the proud ACE provider for Bristol Bears Women, and a recent training base for the Red Roses during their 2025 World Cup campaign, SGS College is at the forefront of elite female rugby development in the Bristol area. With over 50 female athletes currently enrolled in our SGS Sport female rugby programme, we are looking for a dynamic and visionary coach with a backs specialism to build on recent successes and elevate our performance and development pathway.

Why Join SGS College?

• Strong partnership with Bristol Bears Women.
• Recent training base for England Rugby’s Red Roses.
• A vibrant and supportive sports academy environment.
• Opportunities to shape the future of female rugby at both elite and community levels.
• Opportunities to support athletic development of 16-19 year olds into the next phase of their sporting journey.
• A reputation for developing high profile professional and international athletes in their chosen sport.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Female Rugby Academy programme.
• Deliver high-quality coaching across elite and development squads.
• Oversee individual player development through SGS Sport’s IDP framework.
• Collaborate with academic staff to support athlete education and wellbeing.
• Develop strategic partnerships with clubs, NGBs, and community organisations.
• Drive recruitment, marketing, and media engagement for the programme.
• Manage assistant coaches and oversee safeguarding and compliance.
• Contribute to commercial and higher education development initiatives.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• RFU Level 2 Coaching Award (minimum); Level 3 or 4 desirable.
• Proven experience coaching at youth and elite levels.
• Strong knowledge of the female rugby landscape in Bristol and the surrounding area and athlete development.
• Line management and budget oversight experience.
• Passion for holistic athlete development and collegiate sport.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience working within AoC Sport and RFU competitions.
• Knowledge of the FE sector and working with athletes aged 16–19.
• Ability to drive strategic growth and community engagement.
• First Aid and Safeguarding qualifications.
• Full, clean driving licence (D1 desirable).

Please apply online by: Monday 20^th October

Expected Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

If you have any queries please contact [email protected]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job