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Castleford Tigers are looking to appoint a small number of dynamic and committed Talent Identification Scouts to work within the club's Youth Development Department.

NOTES FOR CANDIDATES

The main purpose of the role for this small number of Talent Identification Scouts is to identify athletes with the potential to progress up the Rugby League player pathway to international and Super League standards.

You will have a background in either Rugby League coaching or talent identification. In addition, you will also have a good knowledge and understanding of the pre-requisites for elite performance in rugby league. Candidates will also need to be organised and effective communicators in the assessment, recording, and reporting of prospective players. You will be required to interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including coaches, team managers, teachers. The successful candidates will be provided with information and training on the RFL rules on Talent Identification, dates of key windows for identifying players, and the philosophy behind Castleford Tigers recruitment. This role will be subject to a DBS check.

Candidates are welcome from across the Yorkshire region and are asked to acknowledge which of the following environments they are able to observe on a weekly basis.

Yorkshire Juniors Rugby League fixtures – Saturday and/or Sunday mornings 

• National Conference fixtures – Saturday afternoons
• Yorkshire men’s and Pennine fixtures – Saturday afternoons
• Junior Rugby Union fixtures – Saturday and or Sunday mornings
• School Rugby League and other sports – midweek

HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE

To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV by emailing darrenhiggins@castigers.com

As part of the club’s elite growth strategy, an exciting opportunity has opened up at Castleford Tigers related to working with the club’s talented Women’s Team!

Castleford Tigers Women compete in the Betfred Women’s Super League (BWSL), being first established in 2016, and are widely recognized as one of the game’s leading Founder clubs with appearances in four finals as well as winning the League Leader’s Shield in 2019.

Principle Responsibilities

• Produce a programme for elite women rugby league players.
• Be responsible for the selection of the Castleford Tigers Women Squad.
• Lead the coaching team and drive the development of both individuals and the team through outstanding coaching practice.
• Work with Castleford Tigers Foundation to promote and grow multiple player pathways and create a larger playing pool of high-quality female players.
• Lead on the culture and standards identified within the club’s cultural footprint.
• Work in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning coach with long-term athletic and physical performance in mind.
• Liaise with the Castleford Tigers Foundation to ensure the programme is run in accordance with the needs of the competition and RFL Operational rules.

To be successful, you will need to have:

• A minimum of UKCC Level 3 Coaching qualification (or working towards).
• Appropriate Head Coach or Assistant Coach experience with accompanying knowledge and specialist skills.
• Credible, within a rugby league environment with players, coaches, and key stakeholders.
• Proven track record of managing (and improving) high-performing athletes.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary performance team, including human performance, medical, nutrition, and performance analysis.
• Excellent communication skills in all forms.
• Good knowledge of the female game.

The appointment will be made subject to a suitable enhanced DBS check.

How to apply

To apply or request further information email Simon Fox, Community Director simonfox@castigers.com.

Please provide a covering letter and appropriate rugby league or coaching-related CV.

Deadline

The deadline for applications will be Monday, 25th October 2021.

As part of our expansion plans, we are looking to recruit a Head of Fan Experience to help us deliver a first-class match day experience at the Mend A Hose Jungle.

Role Summary

The role will encompass building the profile of the Club by looking for ways to improve the fan experience both on and away from matchdays.

The successful candidate will be expected to grow the number of memberships, market and enhance the overall matchday experience and be comfortable analysing data.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with the First Team on community appearances, as well as ensuring the Club has strong relations with Castleford Tigers’ Supporters Club and the Fans Steering Group.

Key Responsibilities

·       Booking acts and entertainers for matchdays and events.

·       Organising street food and onsite catering.

·       Networking with new and existing clients, partners and customers.

·       Liaise with the Ticketing and Ambassador teams to ensure that the matchday and membership targets are exceeded.

·       Supporting the Marketing and Media team on the membership and matchday experience plan.

·       Helping other departments to organise and expand the non-game day events.

·       Working alongside Castleford Tigers’ Foundation and Community team on how to engage with the wider community.

·       Lead engaging customer service and fan-focused experiences in the matchday fan zone.

Personal Skills

·       A passion for customer service and willing to go above and beyond.  

·       Strong verbal communication skills and ability to work across different departments.

·       Punctual and reliable.

·       A clear, polite and professional manner.

·       Honest, hardworking and a can-do attitude.

·       Approachable and ability to work as part of a team.

·       Creative and computer literate.

·       Be able to demonstrate a record of managing and influencing a diverse number of stakeholders at different levels.

The role is a full-time permanent position, and the successful candidate will be required to work matchdays and events.

How to apply

Please email a CV, covering letter and salary expectations to info@castigers.com, subjecting the email ‘Head of Fan Experience’.

Deadline

The deadline for applications will be Friday 12th November 2021. 

Role Summary

The successful applicant will build long standing relationships with the Club’s existing partners and ensure all rights are fulfilled as well as sourcing new commercial partners both locally and nationally.

The role will require prospecting new corporate hospitality sales and organising commercial events with the assistance from the Head of Partnerships. Alternatively, you will be responsible for using various social media platforms to promote Castleford Tigers and our Partners.

Other roles may include attending local networking events and organising all commercial player appearances.

Key Responsibilities

·       Creating leads through to close of sale and managing your own portfolio of partners.

·       Face to face meetings with clients.

·       Organising venues, events and player appearances.

·       Nurturing clients and building relationships.

·       Contract writing and creating databases.

·       Creating proposals for potential new partners.

·       Promoting the Castleford Tigers brand and ethics.

·       Enhancing our partners’ commercial experience.

·       Invoicing through Sage and raising Sales Orders.

·       Creating and discussing exciting commercial content to promote our partners.

·       Being a key member of our matchday hospitality experience.

Personal Skills

·       The candidate must have previous experience in commercial sales.

·       A passion for sales and exceeding targets.

·       Enthusiastic, punctual and reliable.

·       A clear, polite and professional manner.

·       Approachable and ability to work as part of a team.

·       Willing to go above and beyond.

·       Creative and computer literate.

·       Honest and hardworking.

This is a full-time permanent position, and the successful candidate will be required to work matchdays and events.

To Apply

Please email a CV, covering letter and salary expectations to commercial@castigers.com.

Deadline

The deadline for applications will be Friday 12th November 2021. 

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to work 2 days a week including matchdays in a busy accounting office.

Role Summary

The role will require general accounting and office duties including cash handling, invoicing and data input. The successful candidate will further monitor direct debits and the purchase ledger.

Personal Skills

·       Enthusiastic and reliable.

·       Ability to work as part of a team.

·       Willing to go above and beyond.

To Apply

Please email a CV and covering letter to info@castigers.com, subjecting the email ‘Accounts Assistant’.

Deadline

The deadline for applications will be Friday 12th November 2021.