Totton College are in search of an Academy Rugby Coach and Development Officer on a permanent/part-time basis, working 20 hours a week for a salary of £12,706 per annum pro rata.  Totton College is a medium sized Sixth Form College located on a pleasant, open site in Totton.  It has long had a reputation as a friendly, successful place in which to work and study.

We wish to appoint an innovative, energetic, flexible Rugby Coach/Development Officer to strengthen and expand our widely recognised and successful Rugby Academy.  The successful candidate will play a major role in supporting the growth and sustainability of the Totton College Rugby Academy and work closely with the RFU to ensure safe and effective sessions are delivered throughout the year.  The successful candidate will adopt and innovative approach to developing a programme to both increase our player base, raise our profile in the local community and develop our current academy offer to a level of outstanding excellence.

Ideally the successful candidate should be a rugby specialist with existing knowledge of club and educational infrastructures within the area.

It is essential the candidate can lead safe, stimulating and varied sessions, as well as demonstrate the  ability to lead a team of students on and off the pitch. The successful candidate will create a player environment that motivates and stimulates growth, as well as uphold strong moral standards that are vital in an educational environment.

A major part of this position is to work closely with  clubs and schools to recruit players, promote Rugby and expand the college brand within the local community.

To apply, please visit the vacancy section of our website and complete the online application form at www.totton.ac.uk.  Alternatively telephone the HR Department on 023 8087 4874 ext 669.

The closing date is 6 September 2012 at noon.  Interviews will take place on 18 September 2012.