Midsomer Norton Rugby Football Club seek new Senior Head Coach
SENIOR HEAD COACH Start Date June/July 2025
Midsomer Norton RFC is a community rugby club based in Somerset between Bath and Bristol.
We currently run three senior teams in leagues:
- First XV – Counties 1 Western North (Promoted last season from Counties 2)
- Second XV – Counties 3 Somerset (Runners-Up last season)
- Third XV – Counties 4 Somerset (Third place last season)
We are looking for an ambitious, modern coach to continue the momentum built up in the previous two seasons, which includes success in last season’s Somerset Vase and the previous season’s Papa John’s Cup Counties 1 South Shield.
Any coach joining the club would inherit a large and talented player base. Our Junior section now has a Colts side as well as sides for all age groups between Under 6s and Under 18s, with a proven track record of providing players capable of playing First XV rugby. Our club comfortably fulfilled 100% of its games across all sides last season.
This role offers candidates the opportunity to lead an up and coming, forward thinking, player-driven club at the heart of its community. With three fantastic pitches and training area, the club has ambitious plans to improve its facilities.
The club is flexible and open to different approaches to structure and workload, including an exciting opportunity to work with a talented new Player/Coach.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and/or lead 2 training sessions per week
- Lead matchdays and tactical planning
- Work with team Captains to decide Team Selections
- Work with the club on coaching set up
- Develop an attacking, exciting and successful game of rugby
- Help a young and talented squad to fulfil its ambitions
- Work with club to appoint assistant coaches and support staff within an agreed budget.
- Work with Colts and Junior section to enable sustainable player progression
Desirable Qualities
- RFU coaching badges – Level 2 or 3 (or be willing to work towards them)
- Previous coaching experience at senior level (preferably at Level 7 or above)
Remuneration
- To Be Discussed (Dependent on experience and agreed coaching structure)
How to Apply
Please email your CV and a coaching statement – including your coaching philosophy, and why you believe you are a good fit for Midsomer Norton to: info@midsomernortonrfc.co.uk
If you wish to discuss the role, please phone Alex Davis (Chairman) on 07894912360
Closing Date
The club would like applications to be submitted by Friday 13th June 2025.
Broad Plain RFC seek Senior Coach
Broad Plain RFC is a community rugby club based in Bedminster, Bristol. We currently run two senior teams and are looking to build on recent success, establish our senior teams at new levels and push on to new heights as a club. We have a thriving junior section which is at the heart of the rugby community in Bedminster and has produced a number of our senior players. We aim to offer a structured and positive coaching environment for all our senior players, of varying abilities, new and established, but also to help the young players we frequently have coming through to senior rugby with this transition.
We are looking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic coach who believes in a fun and attacking brand of rugby, “the Broad Plain style”, qualified to a minimum of England Rugby Coaching Award/Level 2 to help move the club forward and build on a season in which our 1st & 2ndXVs both achieved 2nd place in their respective leagues, securing promotions. If appointed, you'll be coaching/running our Tuesday and Thursday training sessions each week and the weekly fixtures home and away. The role would also entail leading team selection and working with our team captains to provide feedback to the Management Committee.
We have excellent modern facilities & clubhouse. A floodlit main pitch, a second senior sized pitch, and also floodlit training area/junior sized pitch.
Remuneration is at a competitive rate for the right candidate.
To apply for this position, please email your C.V. with a covering letter to Club Secretary Jayne Smith jmsmith227@hotmail.co.uk
BAC RFC - Head Coach Opportunity
Join the BAC Rugby Club Coaching Team as Head Coach!
Are you a passionate rugby coach seeking an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established and ambitious club?
BAC Rugby Club seeks a dynamic and inspiring Head Coach to guide our senior squad.
This paid role is a fantastic chance to significantly impact a club with a strong community spirit and a drive for success on the field.
Who are BAC RFC?
The Bristol Aeroplane Company was among the first and most important British aviation companies. Founded in 1910 by Sir George White, the company played a significant role with notable aircraft, including the Boxkite, the Bristol Fighter, the Bulldog, the Blenheim, and the Beaufighter. The company was based in Filton (where we still play) and its legacy continues to influence the region with companies like BAE Systems, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce. BAC RFC was set up as a works team in 1921.
What You'll Do: As Head Coach, you will be responsible for all aspects of coaching our senior team, fostering a positive environment. You will play a key role in developing players, implementing effective game strategies, and building a cohesive and winning culture within the club.
What You'll Bring:
• Proven experience as a rugby coach, ideally at a senior club level.
• Strong knowledge of rugby principles, tactics, and training methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and motivational skills.
• The ability to develop and implement a clear coaching philosophy and strategy.
• A commitment to player development and fostering a positive team environment.
• Relevant coaching qualifications (desirable).
• Willingness to learn and engage with the senior players and committee to tailor training.
• Be present and lead Tuesday evening training sessions and Saturday match days.
What BAC Rugby Club Offers:
• The opportunity to lead a club with a proud history and a bright future.
• A supportive and enthusiastic playing group eager to learn and improve.
• A dedicated club committee committed to providing the resources needed for success.
• A vibrant and social club atmosphere.
• The chance to make a real difference in the development of rugby within our community.
If you are a driven and inspiring coach ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for the Head Coach position at BAC Rugby Club.
To express your interest and learn more about this exciting role, please contact us via email at:bacrfcsecretary@gmail.com; or message us on our socials.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Kind Regards
Matt Rees, Hon. Sec. BAC RFC
Bristol & District Rugby Football Combination 125th Anniversary Dinner
Bristol & District Rugby Football Combination 125th Anniversary will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Gloucestershire County Cricket Ground, Seat Unique Stadium, Nevil Road, Bristol. BS7 9EJ
Guest Speaker - Jason Leonard
Tickets - which are limited - are £55 per head
Details of how to apply for tickets -
Persons from each of the rugby organisations, along with dignitaries from the rugby community have been invited as B&DRFC guests, with invitations already emailed to each invited guest earlier today. There will therefore be a limited number of places available for all B&DRFC member clubs / rugby organisations.ONCE THE 300 X TICKETS ARE ALLOCATED, NOTHING CAN BE DONE, SO PLEASE HEED THE FOLLOWING:
- Every FULL B&DRFC member club will be entitled to apply for as many tickets as it so wishes, with a guarantee that it will be allocated at least 5 places.
- Every ASSOCIATE B&DRF member club, along with the 2 x local CB’s and the 2 x local Referees Societies will be entitled to apply for as many tickets as it so wishes, with a guarantee that it will be allocated at least a minimum of 2 places.
These rather low minimum guaranteed number of places apply only in the unlikely event thatEVERY B&DRFC Full / Associate member club and other rugby organisations, ALL take up their respective guaranteed minimum allocation.The closing date for B&DRFC FULL & ASSOCIATE / member clubs, along with 2 x CB / 2 x Referees Society applications to ensure at least the above guaranteed minimum number of tickets are assured is the close of Wed. 19th March 2025, via email to me at: tonyswash@hotmail.com;
I will email confirmation of allocations to all applicants by no later than Sun. 23rd March 2025.Beyond Sun. 23rd March 2025, and included in the confirmation allocation emails that I send out will be details of any remaining places available at that time, which will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Priority for those will initially be given to all B&DRFC FULL / ASSOCIATE member clubs, and thereafter to any other local rugby organisations, until the capacity has been fully allocated.
That second window for applications will be open from Mon. 24th March 2025 until close of Sun. April 6th 2025.
The ticket price per head for the Dinner is £ 55.00 per head. Invoices will be raised on clubs / organisations shortly after Sunday April 6th 2025, and payable by close of Wed. 30th April 2025 to B&DRFC, based on confirmed allocation numbers and to secure those allocated spaces.
I sincerely hope that all B&DRFC member clubs will want to be very well represented at what should be a cracking rugby event.
The event is open to over-18 B&DRFC member club's male / female membership and guests. Please be mindful of who within your membership might be appropriate to be offered first chance to take up allocated places.I hope to hear from your club / organisation very soon.
Kind Regards.
Tony Swash, Hon. Secretary, Bristol & District Rugby Football Combination
