The role will begin with a strong focus on delivery, reliability and local growth. Over time, for the right person, it may develop into more leadership across venues, coaches, marketing and area operations.

Hours and working pattern

• Minimum contracted hours: 18 hours per week
• Additional hours: May be available depending on business need and candidate availability
• Working days: Usually between Thursday and Monday
• Weekend mornings: Required as part of the role, unless otherwise agreed

The role is likely to include:

• Weekend morning Rugbytots classes (46 weekends annually)
• Midweek nursery and school tasters
• Local marketing and venue growth activity
• Event support (Rugbytots stall and activities for children)
• Birthday party delivery as this area grows
• Planning, preparation and operational support linked to the area

Exact days, times and locations may vary depending on class timetables, venue needs, nursery/school demand, events, parties and business growth.

Pay, holiday and mileage

• Pay: £17.00 per hour
• Minimum weekly pay before deductions: £306.00 based on 18 contracted hours
• Additional authorised hours: Paid at £17.00 per hour unless agreed otherwise in writing
• Holiday: 100.8 hours paid annual leave per full holiday year, pro rata during the initial 6-month contract
• Mileage: Approved business mileage claimable where required for Rugbytots duties

Normal commuting from home to the first place of work and from the final place of work back home is not reimbursed. Approved business mileage may be claimed when travelling between venues, nurseries, schools, events, marketing locations or other Rugbytots duties during the working day.

Location

This role covers the Rugbytots South Bucks franchise area, which includes South Bucks and surrounding areas covered by the franchise.

The area includes the following postcode areas:

• HP15, HP16, HP17, HP18, HP19, HP11, HP12, HP13, HP14
• WD3
• SL0, SL1, SL2, SL3, SL9
• UB3, UB4, UB5, UB7, UB8, UB9, UB10, UB11
• HA1, HA2, HA4, HA5, HA6

Applicants will need to be comfortable travelling across the franchise area as part of the role.

The right person

We are looking for someone who is:

• Brilliant with young children
• Energetic, positive and confident
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Comfortable speaking to parents and families
• Able to lead sessions and follow a structured programme
• Organised and willing to support kit, venues and local growth
• Interested in more than just weekend coaching
• Motivated by the opportunity to help grow an area
• Able to work independently once trained
• Comfortable representing Rugbytots professionally with families, nurseries, schools and venues

Experience working with young children, sports coaching, teaching, childcare, PE, rugby or children’s activities would be highly beneficial.

The most important qualities are reliability, energy, professionalism, care for children and the desire to develop. No prior Rugby knowledge is required, all training can and will be supported where required.

Essential requirements

Applicants must:

• Be available across Thursday to Monday, including weekend mornings
• Be confident working with children aged approximately 2 to 7
• Be willing to complete Rugbytots training
• Be willing to complete safeguarding training
• Be willing to complete a DBS check where required
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Be able to travel across the Rugbytots South Bucks franchise area
• Communicate professionally with families, venues, coaches and the Rugbytots team
• Access to a car and ability to transport Rugbytots kit for classes would be strongly preferred due to the area-based nature of the role.

Contract type

This is an initial 6-month fixed-term part-time employment contract.

The aim is to find someone who could grow with the role and potentially continue into a longer-term position with clearer responsibilities, agreed working days/times and increased leadership across Rugbytots South Bucks.

Any future contract, increased hours, Area Lead / Area Manager pathway or wider leadership opportunity would depend on performance, reliability, business growth, suitability and business need.

Why join Rugbytots South Bucks?

This role offers the chance to:

• Make a real impact on young children and families
• Deliver fun, active and meaningful classes
• Be part of a trusted children’s activity brand
• Build strong relationships with local schools, nurseries and venues
• Develop beyond coaching into area growth and leadership
• Help shape the future of Rugbytots South Bucks
• Join at an exciting stage where the area has strong potential to grow

This would suit someone who wants a role with purpose, energy, variety and progression.

How to apply

Please apply with your CV and a short note explaining:

• Your experience working with children
• Your coaching, teaching, childcare or sports background
• Your availability across Thursday to Monday
• Whether you have access to your own transport
• Why this role interests you
• Whether you would be interested in developing into a wider leadership role over time

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an initial conversation, followed by a practical coaching trial or observed session.

Benefits:

• Pension options
• Employee discount
• Referral programme