Coach rugby at Old Albanian RFC

Why join the Coaching team at OARFC?

• Lead at every age group

  Coach Minis (U5–U11), Juniors (U12–U16), Colts (U17–U18), girls through to U18, senior men or senior women. Dedicated coaching teams at every level.

• Structured development

  RFU Level 1 and Level 2 coaches are supported. Coaches can develop their qualifications while coaching — many of our current heads started this way.

• One of the largest junior sections in the country

  Between 700 and 850 children at Woollams every Sunday, with teams at every age from U5 to U18 Colts and four girls’ age groups up to U18.

• Compete at scale

  Senior men's 1st XV in National League Two East; senior women's 1st XV in Championship South One. Structured S&C and match-day analysis behind both.

• Coaching community

  Network with fellow coaches across all age groups and learn from experienced heads at Woollams.

Questions, answered

Do I need coaching qualifications?

We welcome coaches at all levels — from those with RFU Level 1 or Level 2 through to enthusiasts keen to learn. Many of our coaches have developed their qualifications at OARFC. If you're new to coaching, we'll pair you with experienced heads.

What age groups do you coach?

We run Minis (U5–U11), Juniors (U12–U16), Colts (U17–U18), four girls’ age groups up to U18, four senior men’s sides and two senior women’s sides. Coaches can usually focus on one age group or help across multiple.

How much time commitment is required?

It varies. Most age groups train weekly Tuesday or Thursday evenings (1.5 hours). Senior men also train Saturday mornings match-day. Many coaches help on a fortnightly or match-day basis.

Do you offer strength and conditioning coaching opportunities?

Yes. OARFC has dedicated S&C staff supporting senior men. We're also keen to develop junior S&C coaching. Drop your details below and we'll discuss opportunities.