Scottish Student Rugby Development Group Member

Role title: Scottish Student Rugby Development Group Member

Responsible to: Head of Competitions

SSS Head of Development

SSS Rugby Chair

Where (location): Various within Scotland

Time commitment: Variable. Approx. 7 hours per month

Scottish Student Sport (SSS), the governing body for student sport in Scotland, is seeking an energetic and committed individual to act as a volunteer within Scottish Student Rugby.

The role holder will enjoy an excellent opportunity to contribute to one of our largest sports programme and work closely with Scottish Rugby.

The selected individual will play a key role in the drive towards improving and strengthening Rugby in Scotland’s Higher & Further Education network.
The role holder will work closely with SSS staff to coordinate event delivery, oversee budget management, participate in strategic planning, support volunteers as well as communicate with the student participants and the Scottish Rugby.

Main Tasks

Sports Development:
• Attend meetings for all student Rugby captains to discuss and develop the SSS Rugby Rugby programme.
• Attend & contribute to SSS Rugby Development Group meetings (minimum 3 meetings per year)
• Liaise with SSS staff to recruit other Development Group Members of the SSS Rugby Development Group
• Contribute to the creation and delivery of the SSS Rugby Development Plan
• Support club engagement and development
• Other tasks as identified within the SSS Rugby Development Plan
• Promote student Rugby competitions and opportunities to clubs

Deliver Events:
• Develop the Student Rugby calendar, in conjunction with SSS Competitions Coordinator, Head of Development, Scottish Rugby, and BUCS

Required skills and experiences
• Passionate about Rugby in Scotland
• Proactive, can-do attitude
• Experience in event management
• Experience and knowledge of student Rugby in Scotland
• Ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders
• Understanding of the impact of sport on the student experience in Scotland
• Strong relationships with student Rugby and Scottish Rugby.

Training and support
• Any relevant CPD courses/experience as identified by SSS staff or Scottish Rugby
• Named staff member within SSS to support the role

Any other requirements
• Driving license preferred but not essential
• Coaching or Officiating qualification preferred but not essential

Application is by CV and cover letter, sent to Eilidh Paterson, SSS Head of Development via eilidh@scottishstudentsport.com