Without volunteers there would be no Ripon Rugby Club. All our Age Grade coaching teams are made up of volunteers. Ripon Rugby Club is anxious to add to its growing list of trained coaches and is committed to having all its coaches properly qualified at least to level one standard.

A great opportunity exists for our 16 to 18 year olds to help out with coaching.

Obtain a level one R.F.U. qualification and help out at Ripon Rugby Club. Ripon Rugby Club will pick up the cost of your course. The qualification makes a great addition to your C.V.

If your forte isn't coaching then find out how Ripon Rugby Club could use your services.

What does Ripon Rugby Club Expect of it's Club officials and volunteers?

Ripon Rugby Club values its ranks of officials and volunteers. In fact it could not function without them! However Ripon Rugby Club expects a high standard of everyone representing Ripon Rugby Club in whatever capacity. All club volunteers must implement the good ethical conduct and practices summarised below:

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all adults and children.
Consider the well-being and safety of players before the development of performance.
Develop an appropriate working relationship with players based on mutual trust and respect.
Make sure all training, development and playing activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.
Promote the positive aspects of Rugby Union (e.g. fair play, sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct).
Balance the desire to win against the concept of equality in team selection.
Follow all guidelines laid down by the Rugby Football Union and Ripon Rugby Club at all times.
Hold appropriate and current qualifications, DBS disclosure and insurance cover.
Never exert undue influence over players to obtain personal benefit or reward.
Never condone regulation or law violations, rough play, bad sportsmanship or the use of prohibited substances.
Give positive encouragement.
If criticism is appropriate, let it be constructive and friendly criticism only.
Display consistently high standards of personal behaviour and appearance.
Be aware of the needs, customs and cultural requirements of players from different racial or religious backgrounds.
Report all rule and guideline violations and unsportsmanlike behaviour to the team manager, Club Chairman, or Junior Chairman.

**updated Nov 2018**