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Epsom College is an independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for approximately 1150 pupils aged 11 to 18 years. The School is located approximately one mile from Epsom town, below Epsom Downs, in fine buildings set in a beautiful tree filled campus of some 80 acres. Founded in 1855, the College has high academic standards and offers a very wide range of co-curricular activities. The College's original foundation is The Royal Medical Foundation and links with the medical profession remain strong. We are looking to recruit a Rugby Forward Specialist Coach to join our dynamic rugby programme. Hours Monday to Thursday 2-4pm during the Michaelmas term time. Additional rugby specific clinics for two hours a week. Commitment to pre-season training and sports tours during school holidays, up to 7 days. Responsibilities · Collaborate with the Director of Rugby to advance the rugby programme.

• Deliver high-quality coaching for the under-18s senior XV, coordinating with both internal and external coaches.
• Lead as the forwards coach.
• Provide coaching during all games and activity sessions.
• Manage the Elite Rugby Programme, including:
• Individual and small group technical coaching sessions.
• Coordination with Strength and Conditioning Coaches.
• Assist with other tasks as required by the Director of Sport or Headmaster to ensure smooth school operations.
• Supervision of pupils ensuring an active and motivational session
• An awareness of health and safety
Required Skills/ Essential Criteria: · Experience coaching forward and the set piece. · Understanding of the role of sport and activities in individual development. · Proven ability to motivate and encourage participation. · Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. · Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently with a proactive, flexible, and positive approach. · Proficiency in IT software, including Word and Excel. · Excellent administration skills and attention to detail. · Understanding of school sporting commitments. · An understanding and commitment to safeguarding protocols within a school environment. · Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. · Ability to contribute to coaching in one or more major sports. Desirable Criteria:
• Played or coached at an elite level.
• Ability to use video analysis software.
• UKCC Level 3: RFU Advanced Coaching Award Desirable.
The selection panel may enhance any or all of the desirable criteria to make a decision. Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment and attend mandatory training.

· Experience coaching forward and the set piece. · Understanding of the role of sport and activities in individual development. · Proven ability to motivate and encourage participation. · Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. · Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently with a proactive, flexible, and positive approach. · Proficiency in IT software, including Word and Excel. · Excellent administration skills and attention to detail. · Understanding of school sporting commitments. · An understanding and commitment to safeguarding protocols within a school environment. · Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. · Ability to contribute to coaching in one or more major sports. Desirable Criteria:
• Played or coached at an elite level.
• Ability to use video analysis software.
• UKCC Level 3: RFU Advanced Coaching Award Desirable.
The selection panel may enhance any or all of the desirable criteria to make a decision.

Epsom College is an independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for approximately 1150 pupils aged 11 to 18 years. The School is located approximately one mile from Epsom town, below Epsom Downs, in fine buildings set in a beautiful tree filled campus of some 80 acres. Founded in 1855, the College has high academic standards and offers a very wide range of co-curricular activities. The College's original foundation is The Royal Medical Foundation and links with the medical profession remain strong.