RHINOS FOUNDATION

Oldham Development Officer - Role Profile

Job Description

Job Title Rugby League Development Officer

Salary Competitive

Location Leeds Rugby Academy, Clarence Fields, Bridge Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3BW

Various schools across Oldham

Hours of work Part time, 24hrs per week

Responsibility to Foundation Rugby League Development Manager

Contractual Status Annual (1 year fixed)

The purpose of the role is to provide a high-quality rugby league programme throughout Oldham Purpose of the role and the wider areas, working in partnership with Leeds Rhinos Foundation, Oldham Sixth Form College and the RFL (Rugby League).

The role includes developing, implementing and delivering a programme with the College and Secondary Schools setting.

KEY ROLES & REPONSIBILITIES Key Responsibilities • Deliver high quality weekly rugby league coaching to students at Oldham Sixth Form College. • Work closely with local amateur clubs and develop a pathway for players combining rugby league with the education creating a bespoke offer. • Curriculum Rugby League delivery in Secondary Schools focusing on 7–9-year groups • Work closely with Local SGO to deliver secondary school RL 9s competitions • Run u12 taster sessions at local community clubs • Plan, lead and deliver u12-14 player development days during school holidays • Plan, lead and deliver ETP 14+ programme • Work closely with LRF media team to create media release to promote all projects • Create case studies that highlight the impact all work has on the development of Rugby League in the area • Attend regular LRF Rugby League development meetings • Assistance in any other LRF areas of work as requested by line manager.

Additional • Attend relevant meetings Responsibilities • Update Outlook calendar on a weekly basis • Update UPSHOT and other relevant data collection tools.

Skills and Qualities Required • Level 2 qualification in Rugby League • Experience of Rugby League coaching • Experience of leading events • Good understanding of Schools and Community Rugby League • Deliver high quality physical activity/ physical education and sport • Influence and facilitate change • Have the knowledge and understanding of how data can be used to improve outcomes • Work independently and as part of team, developing a collaborative way of working. • Understand equality and diversity • Have excellent inter-personal skills • Communicate effectively • Challenge, motivate, engage and sustain the interest of others. • Be a competent user of IT • Understand local funding streams • Promote partner value • Commitment to personal CPD.

Qualifications/ • An appropriate degree is preferred but not essential. Experience Required • Safeguarding, First Aid, Enhanced DBS. • A driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Leeds Rhinos Foundation is the working name of Leeds Rugby Foundation. Registered Charity Number: 1112580 Leeds Rugby Academy, Clarence Fields, Bridge Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3BW www.leedsrugbyfoundation.org [email protected]