Leeds Rhinos Foundation seeking coaches for 2026 North vs South Player Development Series

Leeds Rhinos Foundation, in partnership with Hunslet RL, are looking to appoint a small number of dynamic and committed coaches and team managers from the local community game to deliver on the 2026 North V South Player Development Series.

Coaches will work with players from the local area with a focus on player development in a representative environment setting.

These positions are voluntary roles, in return for their efforts, coaches and team managers will benefit from the opportunity of working in a player development environment aligned to professional clubs and the formal and informal personal development opportunities this provides.

Positions available are as follows:

  • Head Coach North: (Under 14’s, 15’s, 16’s / 18’s)
  • Head Coach South: (Under 14’s, 15’s, 16’s / 18’s)
  • Assistant Coach North: (Under 14’s, 15’s, 16’s / 18’s)
  • Assistant Coach South: (Under 14’s, 15’s, 16’s / 17’s)
  • Development Coach North: (Under 14’s, 15’s, 16’s / 18’s)
  • Development Coach South: (Under 14’s, 15’s, 16’s / 18’s)
  • Team Manager North: (Under 14’s, 15’s, 16’s / 18’s)
  • Team Manager South: (Under 14’s, 15’s, 16’s / 18’s)

Coaching applicants will be required to be UKCC Level 2 qualified, along with relevant DBS clearance.

The commitment required is 5 training sessions and a 2 game playing series (July – September) with relevant planning and reviewing required around these. Playing Fixtures will take place at both South Leeds & AMT Headingley Stadium.

For more information please email craig.shepherd@leedsrhinosfoundation.org / Sam.horner@leedsrhinosfoundation.org or to apply, CLICK HERE.

Deadline for applications is Friday 24th April 2026.

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