Are you passionate about helping coaches to improve and create better experiences for players?
An opportunity has arisen for a Coach Developer to join the England Rugby Game Development team on a fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover) from October 2026 to January 2028.
This is a full-time, home-based role supporting coaches across Lancashire through mentoring, training and ongoing development, 35 hours a week (on any five out of the seven days, including evenings and weekends), requiring travel to clubs, schools, colleges, universities. 
Closing date for applications: Friday 14 August at 12 noon.
Full details of Salary, package and responsibilites are published on the link.

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