We want you to help develop schools Touch

England Touch is seeking individuals to help grow Touch in schools across the country.

Developing the grassroots is one of England Touch’s key ambitions for 2018, but to do so we need a group of committed coaches to help spread the word about the country’s most inclusive sport.

The Schools Development Officer role will help to establish opportunities for schools to be introduced to Touch, as well as developing school tournaments and develop pathways to clubs and ETA high performance.

The key responsibilities will be across an agreed region i.e. North, Midlands, South, as follows:

To fulfil the ETA schools strategy to introduce and develop school Touch players

Regionally lead on introducing new schools to Touch

Lead or facilitating inter school games and tournaments

Facilitate teacher and pupil development, up skilling both to play a higher standard of Touch

Liaise with local Touch clubs to encourage coaches to establish school exit routes into their clubs

Introduce schools to the National School Touch Tournament

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If you are interested in applying for one of the Schools Development Officer positions please send through a copy of your CV and a covering letter stating your reasons for wanting to apply for the position and what relevant skills and experiences you would be able to bring to the role. Please also add the region which you would like to work in.

Please send all applications through to development@englandtouch.org.uk before the deadline of 9am Monday 26th March 2018. For an informal chat, or if you have any questions about the role, please feel free to get in touch with Ian on development@englandtouch.org.uk