Description
About the Team
The Men's Two's squad is comprised of students between the ages of 18-30, hailing from all corners of the globe.
In previous seasons, the team has maintained their place in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Midlands Tier 3 league, including a 2nd place finish in the 2024/25 season.
They are now looking for a Head Coach who can take them to the next level, and challenge for promotion.
The team is also seeking revenge in 2027, after a close-fought loss to Cambridge in the 2026 Varsity match.
Competitions
BUCS Men's Midlands Tier 3 league (games played on Wednesdays)
BUCS Men's Midlands Conference Cup (games played on Wednesdays)
Oxford vs Cambridge Varsity Game (played on a weekend in February/March)
About the Role
The role offers a salary of £132.35 a week in Michaelmas and Hillary Term, as well as week 0 of Michaelmas Term (£2,250 annually).
The Head Coach will be expected to:
• Plan and deliver two training sessions per week through Michaelmas and Hilary terms.
• Attend and coach all BUCS matches (home & away, including Varsity). All travel costs will be reimbursed.
• Assist in player selection and trials from late September onwards, in collaboration with the team captain.
• Hold at least a Level 1 coaching qualification, and have previous coaching and/or playing experience.
Please note that this is a self-employed, consultancy-based position. The University of Oxford will not sponsor or support visa applications for this role.
This is a unique opportunity to coach high-calibre student-athletes at one of the world's premier universities. It also offers the chance to connect with a culturally diverse and ambitious sporting community.
If you are interested, or would like to learn more, please get in touch with [email protected].
