Head Coach Vacancy
Are you an ambitious coach ready to take our team to the next level?
Rugby Club Groningen, currently competing in the 1e Klasse, is looking for passionate candidates for the position of Head Coach. With five senior teams—four men’s and one women’s—we are one of the larger rugby clubs in the Netherlands. Our youth department is also experiencing significant growth, as we firmly believe that a strong youth program is essential for long-term success.
The Role:
Training & Match Preparation:
- Train and develop our 1st team.
- Coach the 1st team during matches.
- Work with individual players to help them achieve their development goals.
Mentorship & Development:
- Advise and mentor other trainers within the club.
- Assist in the development of youth players and first-year seniors.
Commitment:
- Preferred contract length: 2-3 years.
- The season lasts 9 months.
- Two training sessions per week.
- Approximately 22 games per season.
Your Profile:
What We Offer:
Mentorship & Development:
- Experienced in coaching senior players.
- Minimum WR Level 2 coaching certification.
- Preferably an EU resident or in possession of a valid EU work permit.
- Ambitious and motivated.
- Willing to be an active part of our club community.
- Eager to build and lead the 1st team.
- A welcoming and family-oriented club environment where teamwork, continuous development, and community spirit are highly valued.
- A platform to develop and gain coaching experience.
- Appropriate compensation.
- Opportunities to take rugby-related courses.
- Possibility to combine this role with other positions in the region or at Rugby Academy Netherlands.
Additionally, we would like to highlight other potential opportunities
that complement this role at Rugby Club Groningen:
Trainer/Coach at Rugby Academy NoordOost: Work with motivated youth players as part of their school curriculum for several mornings per week.
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at bestuur@rugbyclubgroningen.nl to discuss this exciting opportunity.