Working as a rugby coach is a great option for a lover of the game. The route to a career as a rugby coach is through the range of training courses offered by the RFU. They offer courses at a variety of levels:
Level 1-3 Coaching Qualifications
Level 4 Coaching Qualification
Level 5 Coaching Qualification
Speed, Agility & Quickness Training
For those wishing to work as a rugby coach, the important ones are the Levels 1, 2, & 3 coaching qualifications. In a field such as this you may need to be creative when looking for a job. However, there are a whole range of prospective employers:
Charitable sports trusts
Local authorities
Schools
Colleges and universities
Sports councils
Sports national governing bodies
Private sports clubs
Leisure facilities
Holiday camps (e.g. PGL Adventure UK)
Word of mouth is a key source, particularly for self-employed coaches, so it is vital that you are involved at club level, either as a player or at least a volunteer. Some people also offer their services through a website such as Find Me A Coach. Sources of jobs could include any of the following:
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