Red Roses Scrum Coach at England Rugby

Godstone, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Sep, 26

Salary

300.0

Posted On

25 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scrum Coaching, Technical Rugby Coaching, Tactical Planning, Athlete Development, Video Analysis, Performance Culture, Stakeholder Management, Player Development, Communication, Organizational Skills, Diversity and Equality, Leadership

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Working at the RFU means being part of the ‘bigger picture’ at England Rugby: to be rooted in our purpose, which is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union & develop the sport for future generations. If our purpose resonates with you, and you recognise the value that sport can bring to people’s lives, we’d love to work with you. An opportunity has arisen for a England Women's Game Scrum Coach to join Performance Rugby in a contractor role. Job Title : Red Roses Scrum Coach Department : Performance Rugby Salary : £250-£300 per day Reports to: Team Performance Director Duration : 125 days per year Location : Remote Employment Type : Contractor role Application Information: * Please submit a CV. Due to the nature of this role and the environment in which the team operates, it's important for us to know your work history so please do not anonymise your application documents. * Vacancy closing date: Friday 10th July 2026 at 17:00PM To help us get to know your unique experience and voice, we kindly ask that you complete your application without the use of AI‑generated content. This ensures we can fairly and accurately understand your skills, perspective, and suitability for the role. Nature and scope: The RFU is committed to appointing a dedicated team of coaches to support the development of talent in our Women’s Performance and Pathway teams. The Women’s Scrum Coach is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive scrum strategy within our teams and programmes, from the Red Roses through our international teams and into the centrally run Player Development Groups (PDG). The Women’s Scrum Coach will work with the Head Coaches of the Red Roses, international pathway teams and PDG leads to create a vision and plan for the long-term development of young athletes. This will be aligned and supported by the Men’s England Pathway Scrum Coach. The Women’s Scrum Coach will be an ambassador for our Performance Pathway, the national team, and passionate about developing young talent creating a strong performance culture that reflects RFU values. Coaching Accountabilities: * Lead the development and implementation of an integrated scrum strategy from the Red Roses to our pathways, focusing on the technical and tactical aspects of scrummaging. * Align the scrum strategy to the game models of the Pathway and Red Roses Coaches. * Coach the pathway players to achieve a standard of performance capable of winning at the senior level. * Coach the senior players to achieve a standard of performance of winning consistently at the senior level. * Work closely with athletes, providing expert coaching and guidance to enhance their scrum technique, body position, binding, engagement, and power. * Collaborate with other coaches, medical staff, and support personnel to ensure a holistic approach to athlete development. Agree on challenging performance targets with the players to achieve their performance potential. * Provide feedback and identify development needs based on player selection and de-selection. * Set the expectation that each player will take ongoing responsibility for their Performance Plan and monitor progress, in and out of Camp. Facilitate open and collaborative communication with the player’s clubs. * Conduct regular training sessions, individualised coaching sessions, and video analysis to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and monitor progress. * Refine match day tactics and recommend ‘in the moment’ performance decisions to the Head Coach as required. Leadership Accountabilities: * Adapt and align personal coaching philosophy to the needs of the players and coaching group. * Embed and maintain a strong team culture, with values that unite the England scrum unit. * Champion equality of opportunity for the Pathway Teams, and proactively grow a team of diverse talent that represents rugby union in England. * Adopt a growth mindset and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Stay updated with the latest coaching methodologies, sports science research, and best practices to enhance coaching effectiveness. * Provide guidance, support, and motivation to help athletes navigate the challenges they may encounter on their pathway to becoming, and maintaining being a senior team player. Management Accountabilities: * Develop a pipeline of world leading forwards who can scrummage, working with key stakeholders to identify, track and progress individuals. * Build a depth chart for each position in the scrum, have a clear succession and development plan aligned to the depth chart. * Input into the continuous preview and review of training, matches, campaigns, seasons, and cycles. * Develop and maintain strong relationships with athletes and stakeholders, providing regular feedback, support, and guidance throughout their development pathway. * Adhere to the safeguarding measures implemented for the well-being of all England Rugby members and ensure that appropriate support is provided whenever they are under the care of the RFU. * Hold team members accountable for their behaviour in Camp and its impact on the performance environment. * Recognise and reward individual and team success. * Build a positive professional relationship with the Scrum Coaches at the Clubs and facilitate open and collaborative communication. * Operate within the parameters of the resources that are available to the Pathway Teams e.g., within an agreed budget and the limitations on access to players. Knowledge and experience: Essential: * Hold, or working towards, RFU Level 3 coaching award (or equivalent) as a minimum. * Embedded coach experience within a performance environment. * Experience of self-directed work and working as part of a team. Desirable: * A strong background in rugby coaching, with a particular focus on scrum techniques and strategies. * Proven experience working with athletes in a development setting, preparing them for higher levels of competition. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with and motivate young athletes in both the men’s and women’s game. * Strong organisational skills, including the ability to plan and deliver effective training sessions and manage individualised player development plans. * Knowledge and experience of diversity and equality challenges in rugby * Must have good knowledge of the structure and operation of Rugby Union in England. Additional Information: * All role holders must maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offence. * Personal circumstances must allow the candidate to work extended hours, evenings and weekends as required, including time overseas. * Role holders not based at the Twickenham headquarters must be available to work from there as and when required. * The role description, person specification, role grade and role title may be subject to change at the discretion of the RFU and in accordance with business developments. Any changes will be communicated to the role holder as appropriate. * We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is anything we could do to support you through your application or to provide the best environment for your interviews, including assistance or adjustment, please reach out to recruitment@rfu.com [recruitment@rfu.com]. * During your application, we will ask questions about your identity. This information is considered highly confidential and will not be seen by hiring managers. You can find out more about why we ask these questions here. * This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. * If you are a trans candidate applying for a job that requires a DBS check, please reach out to recruitment@rfu.com [recruitment@rfu.com] or directly to our safeguarding team (safeguarding@rfu.com [safeguarding@rfu.com]) to use the confidential sensitive application route. This will provide applicants with the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive scrum strategy across the Red Roses and international pathway teams. Provide expert technical coaching to athletes to enhance performance and ensure a consistent pipeline of world-leading forwards.