Introduction
Dinnington Rugby Union Football Club is a thriving, community-based club currently competing at Counties 1 level. Established in 1968, the Club has grown significantly and now supports:
- Three senior men’s teams
- A strong Colts section
- A successful Minis and Juniors programme for boys and girls
- A growing Walking Rugby initiative
The Club operates for charitable purposes, which are:
- To advance public participation in sport, particularly Rugby Union, to improve health and wellbeing
- To provide, develop, manage and promote recreational facilities and activities for public benefit
- To provide education, coaching and training in sport, fitness and related skills for children, young people and adults
- To work in partnership with others involved in sport to further these aims
The Role
We are seeking a Club Health & Safety Officer to help ensure that DRUFC remains a safe and welcoming environment for all members, visitors and volunteers.
This is a key volunteer role with responsibility for leading and coordinating the Club’s health and safety arrangements across all activities and facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and annually review the Club’s Health & Safety Policy, ensuring it is communicated and followed
- Provide health and safety guidance for training sessions, matches, social events and other club activities
- Identify health and safety training needs and help ensure they are met
- Liaise with external agencies where required (e.g. RFU, insurers, local authorities)
- Carry out regular risk assessments and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented
- Use RFU and insurer online risk assessment tools to assess risks within club premises and activities
- Monitor compliance and promote a positive health and safety culture within the Club
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will:
- Be practical, organised and conscientious
- Have good communication skills and confidence to give guidance to others
- Be able to identify potential hazards and take appropriate action to prevent or reduce risk
- Be willing to learn and apply RFU and insurer guidance
Experience and Qualifications
- Practical experience of health and safety in a work, volunteer, sporting or community setting is essential
- Experience of working in sports, leisure, facilities, events or volunteer organisations would be an advantage
- Formal health and safety qualifications are not essential, but training such as IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH or similar would be beneficial
- Full support will be provided to help the successful candidate understand RFU and insurer requirements and develop in the role
Additional Information
This is a voluntary role and carries no remuneration.
The Club Health & Safety Officer is accountable to the membership of DRUFC and responsible to the Chair of the Club.
How to Apply
To find out more about this role, please contact the Chair of Dinnington Rugby Union Football Club.
