Celtic Challenge - Assistant Coach

As part of our ambition to return Welsh Rugby to the top of the international game, player welfare and clinical excellence sit at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to building a women's performance pathway that supports every athlete to develop, stay available, and perform — and that starts with outstanding technical and tactical coaching at every level of the programme.

The Celtic Challenge is a critical part of our women's performance pathway, and this role is central to it. As Celtic Challenge Assistant Coach, you will support the both the Head Coach of one of our two Celtic Challenge teams and Wales WU21 Head Coach in achieving the ambitions for both teams by providing technical, tactical and strategic rugby expertise. You will also assist in the alignment of internal teams and external clubs and pathways through close and influential relationships.

Closing Date: 1 July 2026

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location: WRU National Centre of Excellence, Hensol

Status: Full time, permanent – working with one Celtic Challenge team and the Women’s U21 programme during international camps and campaigns.

Positions available: Two (2\)

What you'll do

Develop a clear and comprehensive philosophy for Attack, Defence, or Forwards for one of our two Celtic Challenge teams and the Wales WU21 teams which aligns to the overall game model defined by the head coach(es) and supports winning performance.

Specifically:

• The development of a clear style, principles, systems and game solutions


• Development of a clear language and terminology which aligns to the overall game model and Welsh Rugby DNA

Deliver outstanding on and off\-field coaching and learning using a variety of styles to meet the diverse needs of players and maximise player engagement, understanding and ownership of the attacking game model

Support the Head Coach(es) in the development of a clear and compelling vision and ‘what it takes to win’ model for the Celtic Challenge team and Wales WU21 teams in alignment with the wider Welsh rugby DNA

Co\-creation of an outstanding performance, and development environment and culture for players and staff both in and out of season/ ‘camp’ to maximise the probability of success

Support the selection of the Celtic Challenge and Wales WU21 squads in alignment with the Welsh DNA and the overall goals of the organisation

Participate in the development of excellent and detailed operational plans for cycles, seasons, campaigns and events (training camps, matches, and tournaments)

Create and deliver comprehensive session, week, campaign, and season review information and material as part of the wider ‘Plan\-Do\-Review\-Evolve’ philosophy of progressive development

Support the creation and maintenance of exceptional individual development plans for one of our two Celtic Challenge teams and Wales WU21 players in alignment with the Welsh DNA and in collaboration with National team coaches

Provide support to WRU coach development activities on an agreed number of occasions per year

What you'll bring

• Level 3 Rugby coaching licence or recognised equivalent (ongoing annual completion of WRU Coach recognition programme)


• Demonstrable coaching experience in club and or international rugby, with a strong track record of success – *We’re open to applications from coaches with experience of all technical and tactical facets of the game*


• Excellent on and off field delivery using a variety of methods and approaches


• Demonstrable experience of working in a high performing, positive team culture, and environment


• An understanding of the value of detailed planning for performance to achieve short, medium and long\-term objectives


• A growth mindset and strong evidence of continued professional development


• Experience in the use of data and measurement processes to inform and accelerate the coaching process


• Understanding and belief in the concept of a long\-term developmental DNA for Welsh Rugby


• Resilient and comfortable in a high\-profile role with public scrutiny


• A commitment to live in Wales and be present and engaged in all aspects of the role in a full\-time capacity


• Proficient in basic technology to enable self\-sufficient coaching and analysis

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you

WRU Requirements

The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's License is desirable. This role is subject to a basic/enhanced DBS check.

The Perks

As a permanent member of the WRU Group, you will have access to our full range of employee benefits, including:

• Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU)


• Life assurance scheme


• WRU Group Ticket Allocation (in line with ticketing policy)


• One additional paid day off (birthday leave)


• Employee assistance programme


• Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements


• Free stadium parking and gym


• WRU Group store and tour discounts


• WRU Group partnership offers


• Eye Care Voucher Scheme


• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our Values

The WRU Group are committed to developing a culture whereby all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, together with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values and beliefs which embrace: Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family \& Humour.

Inclusion At The WRU

The WRU Group are committed to building diverse, high\-performing and engaged teams across Welsh Rugby. We are ambitious about providing a people first culture where everyone can belong, be heard and respected. We are happy to talk to you about our Crys I Bawb EDI Strategy (2024\-2029\) and you can also read more about our commitment in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

Diversity monitoring

We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve.

To continue to do this we need your help in filling out a short monitoring form.

None of the information you provide will be visible as part of your application. It will only be used anonymously to monitor the inclusivity of our selection processes.

You can select 'prefer not to say’ if you would rather not answer any question.

Hyfforddwyr Cynorthwyol yr Her Geltaidd

Fel rhan o'n huchelgais i fynd â Rygbi Cymru yn ôl i frig y gêm ryngwladol, mae lles chwaraewyr a rhagoriaeth glinigol wrth wraidd popeth a wnawn. Rydym wedi ymrwymo i adeiladu llwybr perfformiad menywod sy'n cefnogi pob athletwr i ddatblygu, i aros ar gael, ac i berfformio \- ac mae hynny'n dechrau gyda hyfforddi technegol a tactegol rhagorol ar bob lefel o'r rhaglen.

Mae'r Her Geltaidd yn rhan hanfodol o'n llwybr perfformiad menywod, ac mae'r rôl hon yn ganolog iddi. Fel Hyfforddwr Cynorthwyol yr Her Geltaidd, byddwch yn cefnogi Prif Hyfforddwr un o’n dau dîm Her Geltaidd a Phrif Hyfforddwr Tîm Menywod Dan 21 Cymru i wireddu uchelgeisiau’r ddau dîm drwy ddarparu arbenigedd rygbi technegol, tactegol a strategol. Byddwch hefyd yn cynorthwyo wrth alinio timau mewnol a chlybiau a llwybrau allanol drwy berthnasoedd agos a dylanwadol.

Dyddiad Cau: 1 Gorffennaf 2026

Cyflog: hyd at £40,000 y flwyddyn, yn dibynnu ar brofiad

Lleoliad: Canolfan Ragoriaeth Genedlaethol URC, Hensol

Statws: Llawn amser, parhaol – gweithio gydag un o dimau’r Her Geltaidd a rhaglen Menywod Dan 21 Cymru yn ystod gwersylloedd ac ymgyrchoedd rhyngwladol.

Swyddi ar gael: Dau (2\)

Yr hyn fyddwch chi'n ei wneud

Datblygu athroniaeth glir a chynhwysfawr ar gyfer Ymosod, Amddiffyn neu’r Blaenwyr ar gyfer un o’n dau dîm Her Geltaidd a thimau Menywod Dan 21 Cymru, sy’n cyd\-fynd â’r model gêm cyffredinol a bennir gan y Prif Hyfforddwr/wyr ac sy’n cefnogi perfformiad buddugol.

Yn benodol:

• Datblygu arddull, egwyddorion, systemau a datrysiadau gêm clir


• Datblygu iaith a therminoleg clir sy'n alinio â model cyffredinol y gêm a DNA rygbi Cymru

Darparu hyfforddiant a dysgu ar y cae ac oddi arno rhagorol gan ddefnyddio amrywiaeth o arddulliau i ddiwallu anghenion amrywiol chwaraewyr a mwyafu cyfranogiad, dealltwriaeth a pherchnogaeth chwaraewyr mewn perthynas â model y gêm ymosod

Cefnogi'r Prif Hyfforddwr/wyr wrth ddatblygu gweledigaeth glir a chymhellol o fodel 'beth sydd ei angen i ennill' ar gyfer tîm yr Her Geltaidd a thimau Menywod Dan 21 Cymru sy'n alinio â DNA Rygbi Cymru ehangach

Cyd\-greu amgylchedd a diwylliant perfformiad a datblygu rhagorol ar gyfer chwaraewyr a staff, yn ystod a thu allan i'r tymor/'gwersyll' i uchafu'r tebygolrwydd o lwyddiant

Cefnogi dewis carfannau tîm yr Her Geltaidd a thimau Menywod Dan 21 Cymru yn unol â DNA Cymru a nodau cyffredinol y sefydliad

Cyfrannu at ddatblygu cynlluniau gweithredol rhagorol a manwl ar gyfer cylchoedd, tymhorau, ymgyrchoedd a digwyddiadau (gwersylloedd hyfforddi, gemau a thwrnameintiau)

Creu a chyflwyno gwybodaeth a deunyddiau adolygu sesiwn, wythnos, ymgyrch a thymor cynhwysfawr fel rhan o'r athroniaeth ehangach ‘Cynllunio–Cyflawni–Adolygu–Datblygu’ sy’n sail i ddatblygiad parhaus

Cefnogi’r gwaith o greu a chynnal cynlluniau datblygu unigol eithriadol ar gyfer chwaraewyr un o’n dau dîm Her Geltaidd a chwaraewyr timau Menywod Dan 21 Cymru, yn unol â DNA Rygbi Cymru ac mewn cydweithrediad â hyfforddwyr y timau cenedlaethol

Darparu cymorth i weithgareddau datblygu hyfforddwyr URC ar nifer cytunedig o achlysuron y flwyddyn

Dealltwriaeth o werth cynllunio manwl ar gyfer perfformiad er mwyn cyflawni amcanion tymor byr, tymor canolig a thymor hir

Meddylfryd twf a thystiolaeth gadarn o ddatblygiad proffesiynol parhaus

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