Vacancies: Disability assistant coach

Wigan Warriors are looking for two assistant head coaches to support the head coach of the Physical Disability and Learning Disability Rugby League teams. These are voluntary positions and any individuals who are interested must contact m.stoneley@wiganwarriors.com with a brief cover letter and CV specific to the roles. All applications must be submitted before Monday 19th July.  

Please see below the volunteer role description.

Volunteer Role Title: 2 x Wigan Warriors PDRL/LDRL assistant head coach 
Reports to: Community Foundation manager 
Salary: Voluntary  
Location: Various locations in the North of England 
Deadline: 19/07/2021 
Contact Name: Mike Stoneley, community outreach officer – m.stoneley@wiganwarriors.com

Purpose of the role 

• To act as assistant head coach to the Wigan Warriors PDRL and LDRL Squad. 
• The planning, preparation and coaching of the Wigan Warriors PDRL and LDRL team throughout the programme of activity. 
• To direct the implementation of the planned squad programme. 
• Participate in all management meetings. 
• Attendance at key fixtures throughout the season within, PDRL and LDRL season, exhibition and representative games. 
• Collate all relevant information for selection meetings. 
• Direct the planning, implementation and review of the technical and tactical preparation of the team. 
• Ensure Wigan warriors values and codes of conduct are followed by players. 
• Direct the organisation of team training sessions including facilities, equipment and resources. 
• Remain aware and take responsibility for players’ performance, fitness and welfare. 
• Remain aware and take responsibility for players’ technical, tactical, physical and mental preparation in addition to their pastoral welfare and individual needs. 
• Ensure the needs of the players are being met through regular monitoring and evaluation of the programme, adapting as necessary. 
• Maintain a good working relationship with all key personnel, colleagues and players as well as outside organisations in order to support and promote the team’s needs. 
• At all times during the agreement to exercise due skill, care and diligence in delivering the services.
• Carry out all the duties and responsibilities which may reasonably be required to deliver the services to the best of your ability. 

Essential experience and specialist knowledge 

• Licensed Coach (UKCC Level 2, DBS & SPC) 
• Experience of working with representative players. 
• Sound knowledge and understanding of talent identification processes. 
• Excellent planning skills. 
• Excellent management and inter-personal skills. 
• Excellent communication skills. 

Desirable knowledge 

• Knowledge of the PDRL and LDRL community game. 
• A good working knowledge of IT including ability to work with common Microsoft packages. 
• A commitment to being developed as a coach. 
• A full, valid driving licence. 
• Evidence of taking further personal development opportunities. 

How to apply 

• Please send a brief cover letter and coaching CV clearly outlining of your coaching philosophy and an overview of a training session you would deliver to.