Work with us

Each season Loughborough Rugby has opportunities for enthusiastic and committed individuals to coach with the following teams:

• Men’s BUCS 2-5
• Women’s BUCS 1-3
• IMS & Super Series

We are looking for coaches who:

• Have previous experience in playing or coaching within the game
• Are enthusiastic about supporting and challenging a talented group of players
• A level 2 coaching qualification is preferable for however is not compulsory (students can access a Level 2 course via the Coach & Volunteer Academy)

There are no direct minimum requirements, however attendance at matches and training sessions are central to the roles with varying weekly commitments depending on the team.

Recruitment for these roles typically takes place between May to September, please keep an eye out for adverts on our social media channels or via the CVA. For further information or to express interest in coaching with us please contact James Gallagher via email at j.gallagher@lboro.ac.uk.

Officiating is a great way to learn leadership and communication skills and acquire sport specific knowledge. Here at Loughborough there is the chance to gain a nationally recognised officiating qualification free of charge (conditions apply), and gain experience by refereeing on the IMS and Super Series Programmes that run from October to April. We also have a strong relationship with the Leciestershire Society of Rugby Union Referees, providing a link to the Community game.

For further details regarding officiating check out the Coach & Volunteering website.

The role of the Team Manager is integral to the smooth running of game day. Working with the coaches the Team Manger helps to manage the game day process, travel and equipment, enabling the players to focus primarily on competing.

Duties and responsiblities of this role involve:

• In line with the head coach assist with player communication around availability and match day logistics
• Liaise with and greet referees on game day directing them to changing rooms and agree timings
• Liaise and greet away teams and explain location of changing rooms, pitch etc
• Liaise with bus driver around travel logistics when playing away from home
• Responsible for the collection and return of equipment on game day (match shirts, balls, cones, first aid kit and tackle bags)
• Lead on completion of match day paperwork and return to Programme Manager
• Responsible for all timings in the lead up to kick-off
• Assist with the changing room setup and manage players leaving facility to the standard expected of Loughborough Rugby

To be a Team Manager with Loughborough Rugby you need to be:

• Available for the majority of Wednesdays across the BUCS Calendar (October-March), including both home and away matches
• Confident with the ability to speak to large groups of people
• Able to meet deadlines and a good timekeeper
• Protactive and understand when others might need assistance
• Highly organised and can prioritise tasks
• Knowledgable of Rugby Union (preferable but not essential)

In return for volunteering your time we believe that you will:

• Gain practical experience of managing a sporting team through a competitive league season
• Have clear ownership of an area of work with the ability to drive and shape the role as you see fit
• Be involved and integrated within a thriving rugby environment
• Have the opportunity for CPD from professional staff, both internal and external to Loughborough, in the field of professional sport administration and operations management
• Have the opportunity to progress onto a full-time placement role in operations support, if succesful in the position

Recruitment for Team Managers typically takes place between May to September, please keep an eye out for adverts on our social media channels or via the CVA. For further information or to express interest in this type of role please contact rugby@lboro.ac.uk.

Loughborough Rugby have a strong social media presence across the platforms of Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, using these channels to engage with our supporters and our students past, present and future, keeping them up to date with what’s happening on and off the pitch.

With over 7000 followers on Twitter and 8000 followers on Instagram we have one of the biggest online profiles across Loughborough University, something we are incredibly proud of and plan to continue developing and growing. 

To deliver our media content we rely on student volunteers and there are opportunities every year to get involved in the following areas:

• Live match day tweeting
• Match report writing
• Photography – match day & training
• Graphic and content design
• Video / written interview opportunities

Training, support and CPD opportunities are available from both the CVA and the Loughborough Sport Marketing & Communications team, along with day to day supervision from the rugby staff team.

If you’re interested in joining the media team keep an eye out for the roles being advertised on the Coach and Volunteering website (typically between May – September) or get in touch with James Gallagher – j.gallagher@lboro.ac.uk. 

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