VACANCIES/VOLUNTEERS.

WE NEED YOU!

WITH BIG GROWTH COMES BIG NEEDS!

With several coaches and volunteers stepping down and with our player numbers growing – we urgently need help to continue providing great experiences for our kids.

We also have other roles at the club that are not team specific but are just as important.

We are seeking:

  • Mini & Youth Coaches & Co-coaches (no experience needed – we train you!)
  • Mini & Youth Team Managers – Admin & Communication
  • Mini & Youth Parent Helpers
  • Mini Rugby Coordinator
  • Club Secretary
  • General Helpers & Event Volunteers

Even one hour a week can make a huge difference!

QUESTIONS OR WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

Please speak to Nicole Jancey on 0777 161 9559 or chat with your child’s team manager.

We need you – please help us grow the future of rugby in Annan and inspire the next generation!

We have the following roles we need to fill:

Coaches: U6 Tigers, U7 Tigers, U11 Tigers, U12 Tigers & U16 Girls

Co-coach: U13 Boys & U16 Boys

Team Managers: Admin & Communication: U6 Tigers, U7 Tigers  & U16 Boys

Parent Helper: U10 Tigers, U11 Tigers, U12 Tigers & U16 Girls

Mini Rugby Coordinator: U6-U12 Tigers

Club Secretary: n/a

Plus Grubber, General and Event Helpers always needed

MORE INFO ON THE ROLES

CLICK ON A VACANCY FOR MORE INFO

COACH VACANCIES

COACH

TRAINING & MATCHES

TIME COMMITMENT

1–2.5 hours per week (Sunday mornings + occasional matches)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Coaches lead fun, inclusive rugby sessions that help children build skills, confidence, and a love of the game.

MAIN TASKS

  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate training (courses and resources available)
  • Coach at home and away fixtures/festivals
  • Set up pitches on home game days and training (cones, flags, posts, safety check)
  • Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and player welfare

EXPERIENCE

No prior coaching experience necessary! We’ll provide training, support, and resources.

IDEAL FOR

Parents, ex-players, teachers, or anyone passionate about youth development.

COACH

TRAINING & MATCHES

TIME COMMITMENT

1–2.5 hours per week (Sunday mornings + occasional matches)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Coaches lead fun, inclusive rugby sessions that help children build skills, confidence, and a love of the game.

MAIN TASKS

  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate training (courses and resources available)
  • Coach at home and away fixtures/festivals
  • Set up pitches on home game days and training (cones, flags, posts, safety check)
  • Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and player welfare

EXPERIENCE

No prior coaching experience necessary! We’ll provide training, support, and resources.

IDEAL FOR

Parents, ex-players, teachers, or anyone passionate about youth development.

COACH

TRAINING & MATCHES

TIME COMMITMENT

1–2.5 hours per week (Sunday mornings + occasional matches)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Coaches lead fun, inclusive rugby sessions that help children build skills, confidence, and a love of the game.

MAIN TASKS

  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate training (courses and resources available)
  • Coach at home and away fixtures/festivals
  • Set up pitches on home game days and training (cones, flags, posts, safety check)
  • Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and player welfare

EXPERIENCE

No prior coaching experience necessary! We’ll provide training, support, and resources.

IDEAL FOR

Parents, ex-players, teachers, or anyone passionate about youth development.

COACH

TRAINING & MATCHES

TIME COMMITMENT

1–2.5 hours per week (Sunday mornings + occasional matches)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Coaches lead fun, inclusive rugby sessions that help children build skills, confidence, and a love of the game.

MAIN TASKS

  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate training (courses and resources available)
  • Coach at home and away fixtures/festivals
  • Set up pitches on home game days and training (cones, flags, posts, safety check)
  • Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and player welfare

EXPERIENCE

No prior coaching experience necessary! We’ll provide training, support, and resources.

IDEAL FOR

Parents, ex-players, teachers, or anyone passionate about youth development.

COACH

TRAINING & MATCHES

TIME COMMITMENT

5-6 hours per week. (Tuesdays and Thursday evenings, Sunday matches, flexible)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Coaches lead fun, inclusive rugby sessions that help children build skills, confidence, and a love of the game.

MAIN TASKS

  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate training (courses and resources available)
  • Coach at home and away fixtures/festivals
  • Set up pitches on home game days and training (cones, flags, posts, safety check)
  • Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and player welfare

EXPERIENCE

No prior coaching experience necessary! We’ll provide training, support, and resources.

IDEAL FOR

Parents, ex-players, teachers, or anyone passionate about youth development.

CO-COACH Vacancies

CO-COACH

TRAINING & MATCHES

TIME COMMITMENT

 5-6 hours per week. (Wednesday evenings and Sunday matches)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Coaches lead fun, inclusive rugby sessions that help children build skills, confidence, and a love of the game.

MAIN TASKS

  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate training (courses and resources available)
  • Coach at home and away fixtures/festivals
  • Set up pitches on home game days and training (cones, flags, posts, safety check)
  • Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and player welfare

EXPERIENCE

No prior coaching experience necessary! We’ll provide training, support, and resources.

IDEAL FOR

Parents, ex-players, teachers, or anyone passionate about youth development.

CO-COACH

TRAINING & MATCHES

TIME COMMITMENT

5-6 hours per week. (Wednesday evenings and Sunday matches)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Coaches lead fun, inclusive rugby sessions that help children build skills, confidence, and a love of the game.

MAIN TASKS

  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate training (courses and resources available)
  • Coach at home and away fixtures/festivals
  • Set up pitches on home game days and training (cones, flags, posts, safety check)
  • Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and player welfare

EXPERIENCE

No prior coaching experience necessary! We’ll provide training, support, and resources.

IDEAL FOR

Parents, ex-players, teachers, or anyone passionate about youth development.

TEAM MANAGER: ADMIN & COMMUNICATION Vacancies

TEAM MANAGER

ADMIN & COMMUNICATION

TIME COMMITMENT

1 hour per week (flexible)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Team Managers support the smooth running of each age group by being the link between coaches and parents.

MAIN TASKS

  • Take attendance/registers at training & matches
  • Share updates on fixtures, kit, changes, etc. via WhatsApp or SPOND
  • Welcome any new players and parents and share relevant sign-up info
  • Be the go-to contact for parents with questions

EXPERIENCE

No rugby knowledge needed – just good organisation and communication skills.

IDEAL FOR

Anyone who enjoys organising, helping others, and keeping things running smoothly.

TEAM MANAGER

ADMIN & COMMUNICATION

TIME COMMITMENT

1 hour per week (flexible)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Team Managers support the smooth running of each age group by being the link between coaches and parents.

MAIN TASKS

  • Take attendance/registers at training & matches
  • Share updates on fixtures, kit, changes, etc. via WhatsApp or SPOND
  • Welcome any new players and parents and share relevant sign-up info
  • Be the go-to contact for parents with questions

EXPERIENCE

No rugby knowledge needed – just good organisation and communication skills.

IDEAL FOR

Anyone who enjoys organising, helping others, and keeping things running smoothly.

TEAM MANAGER

ADMIN & COMMUNICATION

TIME COMMITMENT

1.5 hours per week (flexible)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Team Managers support the smooth running of each age group by being the link between coaches, parents and opposition clubs.

MAIN TASKS

  • Take attendance/registers at training & matches
  • Share updates on fixtures, kit, changes, etc. via WhatsApp or SPOND
  • Welcome any new players and parents and share relevant sign-up info
  • Be the go-to contact for parents with questions
  • Liaise with opposition Team Managers to discuss playing numbers and match day details

EXPERIENCE

No rugby knowledge needed – just good organisation and communication skills.

IDEAL FOR

Anyone who enjoys organising, helping others, and keeping things running smoothly.

PARENT HELPER Vacancies

PARENT HELPER

SUNDAY MORNING TRAINING & MATCHES

TIME COMMITMENT

1 hour per week (Sunday morning training and/or matches)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Support Mini training sessions with enthusiasm to help create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment.

MAIN TASKS

  • Help coaches set out and pack away training equipment
  • Greet the players with a friendly welcome and one-to-one chat to help them settle in
  • Support coaches by supervising small groups during activities
  • Keep an eye on safety and encourage positive behaviour

EXPERIENCE

No prior experience necessary! We’ll provide support and guidance.

IDEAL FOR

Parents, grandparents or older siblings with a friendly face

PARENT HELPER

SUNDAY MORNING TRAINING & MATCHES

TIME COMMITMENT

1 hour per week (Sunday morning training and/or matches)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Support Mini training sessions with enthusiasm to help create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment.

MAIN TASKS

  • Help coaches set out and pack away training equipment
  • Greet the players with a friendly welcome and one-to-one chat to help them settle in
  • Support coaches by supervising small groups during activities
  • Keep an eye on safety and encourage positive behaviour

EXPERIENCE

No prior experience necessary! We’ll provide support and guidance.

IDEAL FOR

Parents, grandparents or older siblings with a friendly face

PARENT HELPER

SUNDAY MORNING TRAINING & MATCHES

TIME COMMITMENT

1 hour per week (Sunday morning training and/or matches)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Support Mini training sessions with enthusiasm to help create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment.

MAIN TASKS

  • Help coaches set out and pack away training equipment
  • Greet the players with a friendly welcome and one-to-one chat to help them settle in
  • Support coaches by supervising small groups during activities
  • Keep an eye on safety and encourage positive behaviour

EXPERIENCE

No prior experience necessary! We’ll provide support and guidance.

IDEAL FOR

Parents, grandparents or older siblings with a friendly face

PARENT HELPER

WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY TRAINING & MATCHES

TIME COMMITMENT

2-3 hours per week (Sunday match days and training evenings flexible)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Support training sessions with enthusiasm to help create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment.

MAIN TASKS

  • Help coaches set out and pack away training equipment
  • Greet the players with a friendly welcome and one-to-one chat to help them settle in
  • Support coaches by supervising small groups during activities
  • Keep an eye on safety and encourage positive behaviour

EXPERIENCE

No prior experience necessary! We’ll provide support and guidance.

IDEAL FOR

Parents, grandparents or older siblings with a friendly face

OTHER VOLUNTEERING ROLES / VACANCIES

GRUBBER VOLUNTEER

TEAS, COFFEES & COMMUNITY SPIRIT

TIME COMMITMENT

Sundays (flexible 1-hour shifts)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Help serve hot drinks and snacks from “The Grubber” during training and home matches to keep our rugby families warm and fed.

MAIN TASKS

  • Set up and run the Grubber for Sunday sessions
  • Prepare teas, coffees, juice and snacks
  • Handle cash float and card transactions
  • Help with tidy-up at the end

EXPERIENCE

No experience needed – just a friendly smile and willingness to muck in!

IDEAL FOR

Parents, grandparents, older siblings, or supporters who enjoy being sociable and helping out.

GENERAL HELPER / EVENT VOLUNTEER

VARIOUS

TIME COMMITMENT

Flexible – from 1 hour to full events (flexible)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Support the smooth running of fun, family-friendly events throughout the year and help raise vital funds for our Mini Rugby section.

MAIN TASKS

  • Help organise and run festive events (Christmas parties, Food Drives etc.)
  • Assist with club fundraisers (raffles, race nights, highland games)
  • Run stalls, games, registration tables or bake sales

EXPERIENCE

None required – just a willingness to get involved. Full support given.

IDEAL FOR

Parents, supporters, or community members who want to be part of the club without committing weekly.

MINI RUGBY CO-ORDINATOR

ADMIN & COMMUNICATION

TIME COMMITMENT

1 hour per week (primarily pre-season)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Coordinate friendly fixtures and festivals for U6–U12 teams by liaising with opposition clubs, coaches, and team managers to ensure a smooth and enjoyable match day experience.

MAIN TASKS

  • Communicate with opposition clubs to arrange friendly matches and festivals for U6–U12 age groups.
  • Liaise with club coaches to confirm player availability and team numbers
  • Distribute match day details (venue, time, format, etc.) to Mini Team Managers
  • Support the organisation and promotion of mini rugby events

EXPERIENCE

No prior experience required – full support and guidance provided

IDEAL FOR

Enthusiastic individuals who enjoy planning, communicating, and contributing to the growth and fun of mini rugby

CLUB SECRETATY

ADMIN & COMMUNICATION

TIME COMMITMENT

3-4 hours per month (including monthly committee meetings)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Support the smooth running of the club by taking accurate minutes at committee meetings and managing communication across the club through email and other official channels.

MAIN TASKS

  • Attend and take minutes at monthly committee meetings
  • Distribute meeting agendas and minutes to relevant members in a timely manner
  • Share important club-wide information and updates via email
  • Support the coordination of club governance and compliance tasks as needed

EXPERIENCE

No formal experience required, but good organisational and written communication skills are helpful

IDEAL FOR

Someone organised, reliable, and confident with email and document handling, who enjoys being at the heart of club operations