Description
he University of Manchester (UoM) is working in partnership with the Rugby Football Union (RFU), to grow Rugby and recreational sport at the University of Manchester.
UoM Sport is looking to appoint a University graduate as a Rugby Development Intern to organise Rugby programmes targeted at those players outside of the BUCS representative level, both internally and across the region.
The successful candidate will coordinate and develop relationships with partners across the institution as well as the RFU, internal schools and departments, local community rugby clubs and the University Rugby teams. They will co-ordinate the effective administration of these relationships to ensure that both the RFU and UoM Sport targets are met in regards to participation and retention.
The candidate will also support the development and organisation of UoM's wider recreational sport programmes. We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic and engaging individual with knowledge of the Higher Education sector, specifically within Rugby and ideally with a good understanding of the wider sports environment.
The successful candidate will get access to a range of personal development to meet their future career aspirations including support towards sports coaching and officiating as well as the opportunity work and link with a major National Governing Body in the RFU. The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
