Hampshire RFU – U20 Men’s Team Manager & Lead Coach

Hampshire RFU is recruiting two key volunteers to help lead and deliver our U20 Men’s Representative Rugby programme:

🏉 U20 Lead Coach
📋 U20 Team Manager

Our U20 programme provides an important bridge between age-grade and senior rugby, giving talented players from clubs across Hampshire the opportunity to develop, compete and represent their county.

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed people who can help us create a positive, player-centred and well-organised representative rugby experience, while building strong relationships with players, clubs, coaches and the wider Hampshire rugby community.

U20 Lead Coach

The Lead Coach will take responsibility for the rugby and coaching delivery of the programme, working alongside the Team Manager, assistant coaches and Hampshire RFU Representative Rugby leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the planning and delivery of the U20 coaching programme.
• Supporting player identification and leading a fair and transparent selection process.
• Creating a positive, challenging and enjoyable representative rugby environment.
• Leading and supporting the wider coaching team.
• Preparing and coaching the squad for Hampshire fixtures.
• Supporting players as they transition from age-grade into senior club and representative rugby.
• Building positive relationships with clubs and coaches across Hampshire.

The role requires a strong understanding of rugby coaching and player development, alongside appropriate coaching qualifications, RFU DBS, Headcase training and relevant England Rugby Learning requirements.

U20 Team Manager

The Team Manager will be the organisational and logistical lead for the programme, working closely with the Lead Coach to ensure players and coaches can focus on delivering a great representative rugby experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating training, fixtures, venues and matchday arrangements.
• Acting as a central point of contact for players, coaches, clubs and other stakeholders.
• Providing clear and timely programme communications.
• Supporting player availability, attendance and selection administration.
• Ensuring appropriate player welfare, safeguarding and medical information is maintained.
• Coordinating matchday operations with venues, opposition and officials.
• Helping create a professional, welcoming and values-driven environment for everyone involved.

We are particularly interested in people with strong organisational and communication skills who enjoy bringing people together and making things happen. Previous sports team management experience is desirable but not essential.

Commitment

Both appointments are for a three-year tenure, with an estimated commitment of approximately 8–12 hours per month, alongside availability for key training sessions, fixtures and programme activity.

Interested?

For an informal conversation or more information about either role, please contact Matt David, Representative Rugby Lead, at rep-rugby@hampshirerfu.com.

How to apply

Please send:

• A covering email outlining which role you are applying for and your motivation for applying; and
• Your rugby CV, outlining relevant experience.

Applications should be sent to admin@hampshirerfu.com.

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