Rugby League European Federation (RLEF) and Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) are seeking to partner with a small number of UK universities who share a desire to contribute positively to not only a substantive advancement in the sport's nascent West African presence but also to their students' life experiences.
Rugby League in Ghana was established in 2012, it is recognised by the National Sport Authority of Ghana and the RLFG (Rugby League Federation of Ghana) has run club and university competitions annually, supported by sponsors and a Rugby League Planet grant.
But the board feels that if the sport is to progress it needs expert oversight drawn from the international Rugby League community.
The Project
Although Rugby League is already played in Ghana and some club teams exist, there is a lack of structure at the grass-roots level.
However, the passion for Ghanaian sport spreads into Rugby League and there are many young players who want the chance to develop their skills.
Through this Rugby League volunteer Manager placement, the volunteer can experience the African game while making a positive difference to the advancement of Ghana's next up-and-coming sport.
The project is envisaged to span five years:
- 2-3 months summer placements available to current students
- Longer placements can be developed for recent graduates or interested parties
- Selected candidates will be expected to pay for their return flight ticket to Accra, their visa and
- any spending money
- RLEF will provide accommodation, transport, fixed contract mobile phone, three meals per day and insurance coverage
- The project will see volunteers work in two areas: administration of RLFG, answerable to the board and responsible for implementation of strategy; and grassroots coaching, managing coaches and referees and organising the competitions.
Candidates
Volunteers will need to be confident, flexible and personable, with a good level of knowledge of Rugby League, time management and also an ability to react to the unpredictable nature of working in Ghana.
Applicants will need to have 1 year of relevant experience in Rugby League and preferably have a coaching and/or match officiating qualification.
Duties
- Supporting RLFG Board
- Liaising with RLEF MEA Regional director
- Liaise with Ghanaian NSA officials
- Implement championships
- Support and help establish new sports placements and internships
- Updating the in-country federation & team's social network accounts and relevant websites with new content
- Supporting local volunteers
- Helping to set up new placements and communicating with local sports clubs, schools and NGOs
- Making weekly schedules for social activities and placements
- Managing and coaching training, lessons, matches and trials scheduling for the national team academy
- Getting involved with fundraising activities and increasing funding and donations to the FRLG
To express your interest in the role, contact the RLEF on: remond.safi@rlef.eu.com.
