Sale Sharks Women's U21s Rugby Programme

Burnley College; Burnley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Burnley seeks talented women's rugby players for a Dual-Career Pathway programme. Participants will receive specialized performance training and support while pursuing their academic studies. Eligible applicants can choose from various Sport & Fitness courses and A-Level subjects, ensuring a comprehensive balance between sports and education.

Benefits

Free use of sport and rehabilitation facilities at Fitness Evolution

Qualifications

• Subject to ability in Rugby.
• Level 3 and A Level course entry subject to GCSE or equivalent subject grades.

Responsibilities

• Enrol onto a tailored post-16 education offer.
• Participate in performance training with advanced RFU qualified coaches.
• Engage in nutritional guidance and sports rehabilitation support.

Job description

Sale Sharks Women's U21s Rugby Programme

The Sale Sharks Women’s U21s Rugby Programme is a Dual-Career Pathway where talented women's rugby players will enrol onto a tailored post-16 education offer that includes performance training with Sale Sharks Women’s advanced RFU qualified coaches, programmed Strength & Conditioning with our UKSCA qualified coaches, Registered Nutritional guidance and Sports Rehabilitation support all alongside your chosen academic studies at Burnley College campus.

Successful applicants will also have the opportunity to play and train at Sale Sharks’ Carrington High Performance Training Centre.

Applicants can choose to study any Sport & Fitness course or from a broad selection of A-Level subjects as part of the programme at Burnley College*.

*Subject to your GCSE and/or equivalent qualification grade results.

Applicants will be invited in for taster and selection days. Successful applicants can enrol onto the programme choosing a course from the options below:

• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science
• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport Coaching & Development
• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, Fitness & Personal Training
• A Levels (from selected subjects)

Entry Requirements

Subject to ability in Rugby.

Level 3 and A Level course entry subject to GCSE or equivalent subject grades.

Professional Rugby and/or University study.

Free use of our outstanding sport and rehabilitation facilities at Fitness Evolution.