Job Description: Senior Men's – 1st XV Team Manager

Overall Purpose

Sevenoaks Rugby Club is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate 1st XV Team Manager for the 2026-27 rugby season. This role is a vital part of the Senior Squad management team, providing best-in-class support to the Director of Rugby & Head Coach, the wider coaching, medical, and performance teams and the playing squad. The primary goal is to ensure a professional match-day environment for the players at the 1st XV level. 

Context

The Senior Men’s programme operates as one unified squad of 80+ players, with over 50+ regularly attending training each week. For the 2026-27 season, the senior sides will compete in:

  • 1st XV: Regional 1 South 

  • 2nd XV: Counties 1 

  • 3rd XV: Counties 3 

You will be joining a comprehensive performance team dedicated to delivering season objectives across the senior sides.

Reporting & Accountability

The 1st XV Team Manager will report directly to Adam Bowman, Director of Rugby.

Responsibilities – Operations & Match Day

Match-Day Leadership & Logistics

  • Attendance: Provide consistent on-site management for all home and away 1st XV matches on Saturdays between August and April.

  • Travel Coordination: Liaise with coach/transport providers to organise and confirm travel arrangements for all away fixtures, ensuring timely departures and arrivals.

  • Match-Day Operations: Oversee the full match-day schedule, ensuring all warm-up timings, official protocols, and schedules are executed with precision.

  • GMS Administration: Lead the digital match-day administration, ensuring all Game Management System (GMS) requirements are completed accurately both pre- and post-fixture for the 1st XV, 2nd XV, and 3rd XV.

  • Environment Standards: Coordinate the preparation of professional changing room environments prior to squad arrival and manage the "shed duty" process post-match.

 

Kit & Equipment Management

  • Playing Kit Oversight: Lead the organisation and preparation of match-day playing kit for the 1st XV, 2nd XV, and 3rd XV, ensuring all gear is professional and ready for the squads.

  • Stash Management: Prepare and manage the distribution of player "stash packs" during the pre-season phase.

  • Equipment Performance: Ensure all on-field equipment, including pads, match balls, kicking tees, and hydration supplies - is prepared and available, and then returned.

  • Analysis Support: Set up and manage the video tower and camera equipment to facilitate performance analysis for the coaching team.

 

Communication & Culture

  • Liaison & Reporting: Prepare match-day communications and documentation for the coaching, medical, and performance teams.

  • Values & Ethics: Serve as a role model for the "One Club" ethos, consistently upholding the standards and behaviours expected within the Sevenoaks RFC environment.

 

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Passion: A passionate and enthusiastic rugby individual.

  • Precision: Exceptional attention to detail, planning, and organisational skills.

  • Reliability: High standards of reliability and punctuality for the duration of the season.

  • Communication: A first-class communicator who can effectively interact with players, staff, and opposition officials.

 

Remuneration

A competitive retainer is available for this position and will be discussed during the interview process.

For the right candidate, this role can form part of a full-time Operations position.

Confidentiality

We understand that some applicants may currently be affiliated with other clubs. This recruitment process will be handled with the utmost discretion to respect the confidentiality of all applicants.

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in becoming a key part of the Senior Squad, please contact Adam Bowman, Director of Rugby.

Email: coachajbowman@gmail.com