Description
The University of Gloucestershire is seeking to employ a highly experienced head coach to lead our BUCS netball programme. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the ongoing development of a positive and inclusive culture within the club, and help us work towards our long-term aim of returning to the BUCS south Prem 1 within 3 years.
Applicants are required to hold a minimum level 2 coaching award (essential) but preferably be level 3 or working towards level 3. The University of Gloucestershire Netball club has a large membership and runs 3 competitive BUCS teams.
We have a strong scholarship programme for talented athletes, and the university is a TASS dual career accredited site, meaning we recognise the importance of balancing a dual career and we actively support our athletes to achieve the appropriate balance. The successful candidate would be expected to work alongside coaches from our partners Hucclecote Netball Club. They will also be required to work collaboratively with the performance sports coordinator, the sports staff in the Students Union, and the student committee of leaders and captains.
The contract would be self-employed for 1 season in the first instance, with potential to extend for further seasons. The contract will be for 15 hours per week, which must include Monday evenings training sessions and all-day Wednesdays for matches (home and away). The contract will include other training sessions, player meetings and workshops as appropriate.
Renumeration will be £12,000 - £15,000 for the year, depending on experience. BUCS fixtures run from October to March and Varsity will run into late March / early April.
The start date will be 27th August 2025 for pre-season training and trials with league matches starting mid-October. After the end of the BUCS season and varsity, the coach’s attention will turn towards a lighter summer training schedule as well as recruitment activities and planning for the following year.
There is the opportunity for the right candidate to combine this role with a coaching role at Hucclecote Netball Club. Hucclecote have teams playing at every level from local league to National Prem 1.
For more information about possible roles please contact Sue wainwright: [email protected]
Essential criteria: Minimum England Netball level 2 Coaching Award (or equivalent). Experience of coaching netball in a competitive team environment. Appropriate coaching insurance.
Desirable criteria: Level 3 England Netball Coaching Award First aid qualification Experience working within an education setting Candidates will be required to complete a DBS check.
Interested parties should send their CV to [email protected] before Wednesday 18th June 2025, we intend interviews to take place on the week commencing 23rd June 2025.
