Based at Little Melton, just outside of Norwich, Crusaders has grown beyond all expectations since its humble beginnings in the 1960s when matches were played in Bowthorpe and the club house was the ...
Rugby Recruitment Lead
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Charlotte Andrews
#116559
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To ensure every age group from Pre-School to Colts has strong and sustainable playing numbers by driving recruitment across the club.
The role works closely with the RDO (Rugby Development Officer), Youth & Minis Lead, Team Managers, and reports directly to the DOR (Director of Rugby).
The Head of Recruitment will be the main point of contact for new families and will play a vital role in creating a welcoming, well-organised first experience of the club.
DRIVE RECRUITMENT
· Proactively target age groups with lower numbers.
· Regularly advertise via social media and local community platforms.
· Provide content and information to the Marketing and Communications Officer to promote on club wide platforms
· Develop creative strategies to attract new players from Pre-School to Colts.
WORK CLOSELY WITH THE RDO (SCHOOLS WORKER)
· Ensure prompt (same-day where possible) responses to parents following school outreach.
· Provide clear, friendly and encouraging communication
· Follow up with families after their first session to ensure a positive experience. PRE-SCHOOL GROUPS
· Establish and maintain regular pre-school sessions.
· Create a strong pathway into U5s each year.
· Identify and support parents to become future coaches and team managers.
MANAGE ENQUIRIES EFFICIENTLY
· Respond to all enquiries in a timely, positive and informative manner.
· Ensure contact details are accurately captured and stored.
· Communicate new players to Team Managers so they are expected and warmly welcomed.
ORGANISE RECRUITMENT EVENTS
· Run recruitment evenings, pizza nights, bring-a-friend sessions and other creative initiatives.
· Generate new ideas that attract families into the club.
MAXIMISE SOCIAL MEDIA
· Ensure regular, attractive recruitment content is shared.
· Promote posts beyond existing followers into local neighbourhood groups.
· Keep recruitment messaging consistent and engaging.
THIS ROLE WILL SOMEONE WHO IS:
· Pro-active and highly organised
· A strong communicator
· Warm, welcoming and approachable
· Strategic and creative in thinking
· Passionate about growing grassroots rugby
· Confident in motivating others to support recruitment efforts.
TIME COMMITMENT
· Presence on Sundays across Youth & Minis sections
· Oversight of mid-week sessions where applicable
· Weekly communication handling enquiries
· Attendance at monthly committee meetings (2–3 hours
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About Crusaders Rugby Club
Based at Little Melton, just outside of Norwich, Crusaders has grown beyond all expectations since its humble beginnings in the 1960s when matches were played in Bowthorpe and the club house was the local pub.
Now it not only boasts a longstanding, successful senior’s section, it has a thriving youth and minis set up, plus a growing girl’s team and ladies sessions.
And it’s not just about learning rugby skills on the pitch - it’s as much about having fun, boosting confidence and making new friends.
We pride ourselves on our friendly, welcoming atmosphere and consider ourselves a real community club.