Wakefield Trinity Community Foundation
Junior Rugby League Coach internship (3-4 places)
Location / working arrangement
Wakefield Trinity Community Foundation; weekly Wednesday Aspire sessions and other programme activity
Salary / allowance
Voluntary / unpaid
Contract / time commitment
Approximately 6-20 hours a month; January-July programme, with hours agreed in advance
Closing date
15 November 2026
About the organisation
The Foundation creates opportunities for young people to engage with rugby league, develop skills and build positive relationships with the professional game.
About the role
Support coaching for ages 11-18 within the Emerging Player Pathway and Aspire Programme. This is a youth coaching and player-development placement, rather than a general inclusion-programme job.
Key responsibilities
Help plan and deliver age-appropriate sessions; develop skills, decision-making and game understanding; adapt activities to differing needs; support weekly Aspire sessions; prepare resources, reflect on coaching and learn from experienced staff; communicate with players and parents and uphold safeguarding.
Person specification
Currently or recently studying an undergraduate/postgraduate degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science or a sport-related discipline. Interest in junior rugby league coaching, willingness to learn, strong communication and organisation, professional conduct, full driving licence and vehicle. Valid DBS or willingness to complete it. Coaching/playing/volunteering experience and relevant qualifications desirable.
How to apply
Send CV and a brief covering statement on current studies, relevant experience and interest in junior coaching/player development to Alex.Bielby@WakefieldTrinity.com.
Important details
The webpage omits a deadline, but the employer’s linked PDF specifies 15 November. The webpage refers to the 2026/27 pathway; the pack says January-July. Practical coaching, session design, player-development and professional-learning opportunities.
Sources
https://wakefieldtrinity.com/junior-rugby-league-coach-internships-open-with-foundation/
https://wakefieldtrinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Community-Coach-Internship-Opportunity-WTCF.pdf
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Junior Rugby League Coach internship (3-4 places)
Location / working arrangement
Wakefield Trinity Community Foundation; weekly Wednesday Aspire sessions and other programme activity
Salary / allowance
Voluntary / unpaid
Contract / time commitment
Approximately 6-20 hours a month; January-July programme, with hours agreed in advance
Closing date
15 November 2026
About the organisation
The Foundation creates opportunities for young people to engage with rugby league, develop skills and build positive relationships with the professional game.
About the role
Support coaching for ages 11-18 within the Emerging Player Pathway and Aspire Programme. This is a youth coaching and player-development placement, rather than a general inclusion-programme job.
Key responsibilities
Help plan and deliver age-appropriate sessions; develop skills, decision-making and game understanding; adapt activities to differing needs; support weekly Aspire sessions; prepare resources, reflect on coaching and learn from experienced staff; communicate with players and parents and uphold safeguarding.
Person specification
Currently or recently studying an undergraduate/postgraduate degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science or a sport-related discipline. Interest in junior rugby league coaching, willingness to learn, strong communication and organisation, professional conduct, full driving licence and vehicle. Valid DBS or willingness to complete it. Coaching/playing/volunteering experience and relevant qualifications desirable.
How to apply
Send CV and a brief covering statement on current studies, relevant experience and interest in junior coaching/player development to Alex.Bielby@WakefieldTrinity.com.
Important details
The webpage omits a deadline, but the employer’s linked PDF specifies 15 November. The webpage refers to the 2026/27 pathway; the pack says January-July. Practical coaching, session design, player-development and professional-learning opportunities.
Sources
https://wakefieldtrinity.com/junior-rugby-league-coach-internships-open-with-foundation/
https://wakefieldtrinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Community-Coach-Internship-Opportunity-WTCF.pdf