Rugby School is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and suitably qualified PGA Golf Professional to join our sports Department and play a leading role in the development of golf across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious golf professional who is passionate about coaching, developing young people and growing participation in the sport. Golf at Rugby School has an important role to play within our broad and ambitious sports programme. We are committed to providing opportunities for students of all abilities – from those picking up a club for the first time through to talented young golfers competing at the highest levels. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering an outstanding golf programme, providing high-quality coaching and creating opportunities for students to develop their skills and enjoyment of the game. You will deliver individual, paired and group coaching, support School teams and competitions, and help develop a clear pathway for students who wish to progress into competitive and performance golf. A key part of the role will be the development and use of our Collingwood Golf Studio, providing an exciting opportunity to use technology and performance analysis to enhance coaching and student development. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging, high-quality golf coaching to students across a range of ages and abilities. Provide individual, paired and group lessons. Develop opportunities for students who are new to golf to learn and enjoy the sport. Coach and support School golf teams and competitive players. Organise and support fixtures, competitions and golf events. Identify talented students and support their progression through appropriate golf pathways. Develop relationships with local golf clubs and external coaches. Make effective use of the Collingwood Golf Studio and performance-analysis technology. Support students with technical, tactical, mental and course-management aspects of their game. Encourage students to take ownership of their development and establish individual goals. Contribute to the wider co-curricular and sporting life of the school. Promote golf as an inclusive, enjoyable and accessible sport for all students. About You We are looking for someone who is passionate about golf, coaching and working with young people. You will be an excellent communicator who can inspire students, build strong relationships and adapt your coaching to meet the needs of different abilities and ages. You will ideally have experience of working with junior golfers and understand the opportunities and challenges associated with developing young players within a school environment. You will be: A qualified PGA Golf Professional or hold an equivalent recognised qualification. An enthusiastic and inspirational coach. Passionate about developing young people through sport. Confident coaching beginners through to performance golfers. Organised, reliable and professional. Comfortable using technology and data to support player development. Able to work collaboratively as part of a large Sports Department. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Proactive in developing new opportunities for students to participate in golf. Experience of working within a school or other educational setting would be desirable, as would experience of junior competition and performance pathways. Why Rugby School? Rugby School has a proud sporting tradition and an ambitious vision for the future of sport. Our aim is to provide sport for all, whilst supporting students who have the ability and ambition to progress to higher levels of performance. You will join a forward-thinking Sports Department where participation, performance, personal development and enjoyment are all valued. The role offers an exciting opportunity to: Shape and develop the school's golf programme. Work with students across a wide range of abilities. Develop School teams and competitive opportunities. Support talented young golfers on their performance journeys. Make use of modern golf technology and performance-analysis facilities. Build partnerships with local golf clubs and the wider golfing community. Play an active role in the wider sporting life of one of the country's leading schools. Safeguarding Rugby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and provide satisfactory references. How to Apply If you are an enthusiastic PGA Professional who is excited by the opportunity to develop golf, inspire young people and help shape the next generation of golfers, we would be delighted to hear from you. You will work closely with the Director of Sport and wider Sports Department, as well as developing strong relationships with students, parents, local golf clubs, PGA professionals and external golfing organisations. Please read our Sports Department brief for full details of life in the sports department or contact sports@rugbyschool.net for an informal discussion regarding the role. Rugby School is a diverse and inclusive community, committed to using collaboration, curiosity and expertise to uncover the best in every student and member of staff. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and sectors of education and sports coaching. Equity and service are fundamental to our practice, inextricably linked to a desire for excellence in all aspects of school life. For more information and to apply: Please register and complete an application via our recruitment portal which can be found at www.rugbyschool.co.uk/about/employment-opportunities Closing date: 18 November 2026 Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date Please Note The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online searches (including the dark web) and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that ‘the Whole Person is the Whole point’. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Rugby School We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age. Recruitment Agencies We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction. Charity Registration Number 528752
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