Rugby & Games Coach

The Department:

There are three permanent members of Department who currently deliver Sport and Physical Education to our pupils, from Junior 1 to Senior 6, with junior and senior teachers also leading or supporting various disciplines depending on their skill set.

About Lathallan School:

Located on the beautiful Aberdeenshire coastline in the north- east of Scotland, Lathallan School offers excellent opportunities for all young people to develop their full range of talents academically and beyond. It is a place where pupils are given the confidence and opportunity to maximise their individual potential – through hard work and endeavour – whilst growing and developing into respectful and modest young people.

Lathallan has 211 pupils from the age of 4 through to 18 years. Watch this short film to get a feel for our award-winning school.

In early 2024 Lathallan received the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award and became the only all-through school in Scotland to hold this award. This award recognises what makes Lathallan special and distinct from its peers and best illustrates the key points of difference between Lathallan and its competitors. A Lathallan education is an education of the broadest possible context, with learning taking place in our unique natural environment as well as settings well beyond the Lathallan grounds and buildings.

As we approach our Centenary in 2030, our focus remains on delivering an extraordinary education that sets us apart and providing a sense of place for our young people. Our Centenary Strategy pillars of activity, encompassing Wellbeing, Community, Environment, and Wisdom underpin everything we do.

Expectations:

The list below is not exhaustive but gives a good indication of the key responsibilities.

Coaching Responsibilities:

• Coaching rugby in the senior and junior schools.
• Managing teams and matches in the senior and junior schools.
• Refereeing of matches as required.
• Participation in the co-curricular programme.
• Reporting on progress and achievements of pupils.

General Responsibilities:

· Support rugby CPD, where appropriate, for others.

· Assisting with the resourcing of rugby in co-ordination with the rest of the Sports department.

· Promotion of Faculty activities and trips in line with school policy.

· Supporting the continued development of the rugby fixture list, staffing and matches throughout the junior & senior school in co-ordination.

· To work with colleagues on the delivery of other sports during the course of the academic year, i.e., hockey, swimming, basketball, athletics etc.

· To actively support the marketing and promotion of the school.

Personal Qualities & additional requirements:

The Rugby and Games Coach should be able to demonstrate the qualities of anyone placed in a position of loco parentis – compassion, clarity and direction. The ability to lead and inspire colleagues and pupils as well as taking a flexible approach to learning is essential.

Additional:

As part of our senior school is Boarding, you will be expected to support an activity over the course of an 8 week block for one evening a week and support occasional weekend events beyond matches such as our annual Rugby 7s tournament (April) and Mini Highland Games (Sept).

Qualifications:

· An appropriate level of rugby coaching, e.g., Aspiring or Advanced Rugby Coach course desirable.

· An appropriate level of rugby refereeing, e.g., Aspiring Match Officials course desirable.

· An appropriate level of qualification/experience in another discipline(s).

· A first aid at work or similar certificate is a requirement but access to training can be given by Lathallan.

· The ability and willingness to drive a minibus will be required. MIDAS training is available to allow this.

Terms & Conditions:

· A successful PVG check will be required.

· Salary will be according to the experience of the successful candidate.

· Lathallan facilitates a pension scheme for non-teaching qualified staff.

· The position is initially for a 1-year fixed term period.

· Benefits include our wonderful rural coastal location, the provision of lunch, and evening meals if on duty, free parking and use of our gym.

Job Location: Lathallan School, Johnshaven

Application deadline:

Submission of a covering letter and CV with two references should be submitted to the School Secretary by 1st August at 1pm via office@lathallan.org.uk with interviews taking place thereafter.