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Howe Harlequins are a well established women’s rugby team playing in the SRU National Division 1 and are an integral part of Howe of Fife RFC.
The Club are looking for a new volunteer Head Coach to take the Quins into the 2021/22 season and help us achieve our potential.
We train on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-9:00 at our well equipped facility at the Howe of Fife, Duffus Park, Cupar which includes floodlight pitches with access to all weather pitch in winter and a modern Clubhouse. Our gym is newly fitted out to the highest standard together with fitness programmes for all requirements written by our fully qualified PTI.
We have around 35 players training regularly and have all abilities from new players to those with international experience, working closely with the senior men’s squad and training in parallel. We are an inclusive, friendly team who work hard and have fun on and off the pitch.
Key Requirements & Responsibilities
• Recognised Rugby coaching qualification, or evidence of working towards UKCC Level 2 and first aid. Key criteria will focus on enthusiasm, people skills, care about your players, and honesty
as a coach, be engaging, personable and reliable.
• Preferable coaching experience with a senior team in a lead or assistant
coaching role.
• As Quins Head Coach, the club would encourage and support the attendance of SRU CPD courses aligned with the technical blueprint to enhance coach development.
• Planning, delivering and reviewing training sessions on a weekly basis, including individual and team development areas.
• Aligning training sessions with a season plan, player availability and chosen game plan.
• Oversee squad selection.
• Oversee match day responsibilities with the team and support staff.
• Communicate and engage with the wider club.
• Uphold the values of the senior section and drive a positive culture.
Key attributes:
• Positive leadership and motivational skills. Be a great role model.
• Excellent communication skills with players, club coaches and rugby committee.
• Adaptable - With limited training space, particularly in the winter, training sessions may have to be adapted according to the shared training space available.
• Availability - The role requires the coach to be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6.30pm and 9pm and all match days.
Our ethos is firmly rooted in inclusion and collaboration with a wealth of talent in both the playing squad and the existing support team.
Closing Date - 30th April 2021
TRAINING IS BACK......
As you will be aware the Club has appointed a COVID Safety Officer to facilitate our Road back to Rugby, we would like to introduce Courtney Ferguson as the CSO for the Howe, Courtney has been ably assisted by Beth Robinson and Neil Winton in drawing up all the relevant Risk Assessments (RAs) and Guidelines and imparting the info to all coaches. We ask that all Coaches, Players, Parents and Volunteers respect and follow the RAs and guidelines in an effort to allow training to continue whilst minimising any risk of COVID. Each Team leader / Coach will be responsible for ensuring all protocols have been explained and understood prior to training.
Actions include:
Player temperature checks on players ( Adults only )
Register of players attending training
Sanitizing Stations on arrival – We ask if players can bring their own if possible
One way system for welfare facilities
Dedicated Facilites for Men / Women and Youths
Ball / equipment cleaning facilities provided
We have added some plans showing how the facilities will work for training within the Guidelines set by the SRU and Scottish Government.
Thank you for your understating and cooperation and hope we get back to Rugby as soon restrictions permit.