PDC Assistant Coach

Location: Singleton Campus

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is a fixed term position for 12 months.

This is a dynamic and impactful field-based coaching role, employed by Swansea University, but with a core focus on community engagement, player development, and driving recruitment across West Wales. The successful candidate will be a key figure within the Player Development Centre (PDC) West, leading on the Emerging Player Programme (EPP) and the Talent Development Group (TDG), providing a clear and aligned pathway for aspiring athletes.

The majority of the working week will be spent delivering high-quality coaching sessions across schools, colleges, and local clubs, identifying and nurturing talented players while building strong community links. A significant part of this role is to actively recruit players into the Swansea University rugby programme, ensuring long-term growth and sustainability, particularly within the women’s game.

In addition to outreach, the coach will work closely with the University’s rugby squads, supporting weekly training delivery, game preparation, and player development planning. The role provides the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to both the community game and the performance environment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS Check is required for this role and this must be received and assessed before a start date can be confirmed.

Informal Enquiries

• Lloyd Evans l.h.evans@swansea.ac.uk
• James Mountain j.w.mountain@swansea.ac.uk

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