VACANCY WOMENS HEAD COACH
Our club strategy focuses on creating and sustaining a winning culture, increasing playing numbers across all sections, placing volunteering at the heart of our club community and growing commercial income to support our rugby ambitions.
Women’s rugby is a huge opportunity for our club, and we are committed to continuing the integration, development, and success of the Senior Women’s section.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Head Coach for our Senior Women’s squad.
This is a hands-on coaching role reporting to and working closely with the Director of Rugby, Dave Charlton, while managing the agreed budget for the Senior Women’s programme.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical coaching ability with the leadership skills required to create a positive, engaging and supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Plan and deliver quality engaging training sessions
· Lead matchday preparation and team performance
· Help develop a strong and positive team culture
· Identify and implement strategies to retain and recruit players to strengthen the squad
· Work closely with the Director of Rugby to align with the club’s rugby strategy
· Recommend, recruit and manage assistant coaches and support staff
· Manage the agreed squad budget
Candidate Profile
The successful applicant will ideally have previous coaching experience within a structured rugby environment, demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, and be capable of building a supportive and inclusive team culture.
Ideally, but not essentially, applicants should hold an RFU Level 2 coaching qualification, or be willing to obtain this within an agreed timeframe (financial support available).
This role may also suit a current or former player with high-level playing experience looking to transition into coaching while potentially contributing to the squad in the short term.
Safeguarding
The successful candidate may also be required to obtain Enhanced DBS clearance and comply with RFU safeguarding policies.
Maidstone Rugby Club is committed to being an equal opportunities club and applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
Remuneration
Dependent on coaching experience and availability
Application
To apply in strict confidence, please send a brief statement outlining why you would be the ideal candidate for the role to: Dave Charlton, Director of Rugby, davecharlton9@gmail.com
No official closing date, though ideally by 22nd May.
Please pass this on to anyone you may believe would be interested.
Thank you. DC