As we build towards the British & Irish Cup games and the Tag World Cup year in 2026, Great Britain Tag Rugby (GBTR) are seeking multiple dedicated, engaging and confident head coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers for the 2026 season.

Successful applicants will find themselves taking a prime role with the programme as part of an inclusive, innovative and highly motivated environment.

THANK YOU

We’d like to take a moment to thank the outgoing coaches and managers who will be departing the programme or moving to other roles, after many great years with the programme. Thank you to following members of the High Performance team who are leaving:
Head coaches: Mark Roughsedge, Antony Merrett, Tony Musgrave and Matt Picknett.
Assistant coaches: Sam Bedford, Phoebe Robins
Team managers: Amanda Morris, Paul Figueirido, and Helen Freeman.

Thank you all for your dedication and commitment to the programme, the players and Tag Rugby.

VACANCIES

Head Coach

  • Women’s 27s
  • Men’s 40s
  • Men’s 21s

Assistant Coach

  • Men’s Open
  • Mixed Open
  • Women’s 27s
  • Men’s 30s
  • Women’s 21s

Team Manager

  • Men’s Open
  • Women’s Open
  • Men’s 30s
  • Women’s 37s

Whilst each role has its own unique purpose, all coaches and managers ensure they are supporting the aims of GBTR and align to the GBTR vision and values.

The aims of GBTR are to:

  • Ensure Great Britain teams continue to thrive on the international stage
  • Accelerate teams towards podium success at the 2026 TWC and 2027 B&I Cup
  • Strategically support athlete development by facilitating an effective pathway

Vision
To engage the most talented and well-rounded athletes to represent GBTR’s qualities, ethos and performance standards at international events.

Values

  • Stronger together: We support one another and prioritise collective success over individual gain.
  • Respect first: We treat every person with dignity – teammates, opponents, officials and ourselves.
  • Excellence every day: We strive for continuous improvement in performance, conduct and contribution.
  • Inclusive by design: We ensure access, belonging and representation across all age, gender and identity groups.
  • Enjoyment in competition: We embrace the joy and shared connection that is inherent to Tag Rugby.

APPLICATIONS

In order to apply we ask that all applicants read the information above carefully and study the ‘Skills and qualities’ and the ‘main duties and accountabilities’ sections to determine your suitability.

View the job descriptions here:

Head Coach

Assistant Coach

Team Manager

Please click on the following link to complete the online application form: https://bit.ly/GBTR_HighPerformanceApplication_2025

TIMELINE

Closing date for applications: Monday 17 November 2025 (9am)
Internal shortlisting: Monday 17 November 2025
Candidates whose applications reflects the requirements of the role may be invited to attend a formal interview process Wednesday 19 – Friday 21 November 2025.
Offer: w/c 24 November 2025