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Introduction

For our youngest rugby players - Guppen, Turven, Benjamins and Mini's - rugby is about fun, structure and involved parents. As team manager for one of the GTBM groups, you are the fixed point of contact for parents and you help make everything around training sessions and tournaments run smoothly.

What does RCE expect from you?

As team manager you mainly provide overview and communication. Your tasks include:
- Welcoming new members and parents and helping them find their way within the club
- Communication with parents, mainly via WhatsApp (managing the group chat and Spond)
- Coordination around registration and deregistration of members
- Maintaining contact with the GTBM coordinator and the board
- (Helping to) organize transport to tournaments
- Scheduling bar staffing during GTBM training sessions
- Helping with the TBM tournaments that RCE organizes

What can you expect from RCE?

- A clear point of contact in the GTBM coordinator
- Support from the board where needed
- Existing formats and help with communication and planning
- Room to fill in the role your own way

What's in it for you?

- You learn to organize, plan and communicate with a large group of parents
- You are closely involved in the first rugby experience of young players
- You quickly build a network within the club
- And you make sure that children and parents enjoy coming to the club

Expected time investment: On average a few moments per week, with peaks around tournaments.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

For our older youth - Cubs, Juniors and Colts - rugby becomes increasingly competitive, with league matches instead of tournaments and more independent players. As team manager for one of the CJC groups, you make sure everything around the teams, parents, players and matches is well organized, so that players and trainers can focus on the rugby.

What does RCE expect from you?

As with GTBM, the emphasis is on overview and communication. You do not have to do everything yourself, but you make sure it gets arranged and you support the trainers. Your tasks include:
- Welcoming new players and parents and helping them find their way within the club
- Communication with parents and players (managing WhatsApp groups and Spond)
- Coordination around registration and deregistration of members
- Maintaining contact with the CJC coordinator and the board
- (Helping to) organize transport to training sessions and matches
- Completing and getting match forms approved
- Communication with opponents about match matters (times, reversal arrangements, lunch)
- Scheduling bar staffing during training sessions and match days

What can you expect from RCE?

- A fixed point of contact in the CJC coordinator
- Support from trainers and board
- Clear agreements, formats and tools for match matters
- Room to divide tasks and work together with other parents

What's in it for you?

- You develop organizational and communication skills
- You gain insight into how competitive rugby is organized
- You work together with trainers, players and other clubs
- You contribute directly to structure and calm around matches

Expected time investment: On average a few moments per week, with extra effort around match days.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

For the seniors, rugby is about fun, performance level, team spirit and good organization. As senior team manager you make sure everything around matches and team matters runs smoothly, so that players and staff can focus on the game. This role is usually filled by a player who wants to give their team that little bit extra.

What does RCE expect from you?

You are the organizational point of contact for the team. You arrange many things together with players and staff; you keep track of the overview and the progress. Your tasks include:
- Communication with players (managing the team chat group)
- Coordination with trainers, team and board
- Organizing transport to away matches
- Completing and getting match forms approved
- Communication with opponents about match matters (times, reversal arrangements, lunch)
- Scheduling bar staffing around training sessions and match days
- Guiding new players, with extra attention for foreign players
- Coordinating the administrative steps to make players eligible to play

What can you expect from RCE?

- Support from trainers, match secretariat and board
- Help with administrative processes around playing eligibility
- Clear procedures and formats for match matters
- Room to divide tasks within the team

What's in it for you?

- You develop leadership and organizational skills
- You gain insight into league and association organization
- You help new (international) players find their place quickly
- You strengthen the team spirit, on and off the pitch

Expected time investment: On average a few moments per week, with extra effort around match days and new intake.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

As head trainer GTBM you work with the youngest youth: Guppen (4-6 yrs), Turven (6-8 yrs), Benjamins (8-10 yrs) or Mini's (10-12 yrs). These groups are taking their very first rugby steps. As head trainer you provide a safe, fun and sporting environment in which children learn rugby skills through play and enjoy themselves.

What does RCE expect from you?

- You deliver the training sessions for your age group(s) in a safe, structured and playful way
- You develop training programmes that match the motor and social development of children in GTBM
- You align the training sessions with fun, basic skills and group dynamics
- You make sure that together with the assistant trainer(s) you have 1 trainer per 10 children
- You are broadly deployable at tournaments (warm-up, game forms, guidance)
- You communicate clearly with team managers and parents about goals, times and practical matters
- You make sure safety guidelines and respectful interaction within the group are observed
- RCE aims for all head trainers to have a first-aid qualification (for rugby)

What can you expect from RCE?

- Access to practice materials, pitches and support from team managers
- Clear frameworks, work instructions and training tools
- The opportunity to follow trainer and skills courses
- Support with organization and coordination with parents and assistant trainers

What's in it for you?

- You develop your pedagogical and coaching skills
- You contribute directly to the enjoyment and sporting experience of children
- You build experience with youth training and group dynamics
- You are a key figure in the rugby development of young players

Expected time investment: Structural (weekly training sessions + tournaments).

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

As assistant trainer GTBM you support the head trainer, making a safe, playful and instructive session for the children possible. You are close to the group and help with the delivery and the atmosphere.

What does RCE expect from you?

- You support the head trainer during training sessions and warm-ups
- You help with supervision, encouragement and guidance of players
- You contribute to a safe and positive sporting environment
- You help with preparing and clearing away exercises and materials
- You pass on questions or points of attention to the head trainer or team manager

What can you expect from RCE?

- Training in the basic skills of guiding and coaching children
- Feedback and support from the head trainer
- Opportunities to grow into trainer roles or additional courses

What's in it for you?

- You get a lot of enjoyment out of working with children
- You develop coaching and communication skills
- You contribute to a safe and fun training environment

Expected time investment: Weekly training session + support at tournaments.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

As head trainer of Cubs (12-14 yrs), Juniors (14-16 yrs) or Colts (16-18 yrs) you guide players at the age where rugby becomes more serious in content and physically. The league is in full swing, players develop their position-specific skills and team discipline becomes more important. You safeguard the sporting line and make sure players grow technically, tactically and as a team.

What does RCE expect from you?

- You deliver and structure the training sessions of your CJC team
- You draw up a season plan with attention to technique, game insight, physical development and team agreements
- You coach the team during league matches
- You monitor the development of players, both individually and as a team
- You align selection and team composition with the youth coordinator and trainers
- You provide a safe and respectful sporting environment
- You safeguard the 1 trainer per 10 players guideline together with the assistant trainers
- You communicate on sporting content with the team manager and parents when needed
- You contribute to progression towards older youth and eventually the seniors
- RCE aims for all head trainers to have a first-aid qualification (for rugby)

What can you expect from RCE?

- Support from the youth coordinator and technical committee
- The opportunity to follow trainer courses
- Clear organizational support via the team manager
- Coordination about selection policy and progression

What's in it for you?

- You build substantive coaching experience within a competitive environment
- You develop leadership and team management skills
- You have direct influence on the sporting development of youth players
- You play a key role in the rugby education within RCE

Expected time investment: Structural (weekly training sessions + matches + coordination).

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

As assistant trainer CJC you support the head trainer during training sessions and matches. You help guide players and contribute to the development of technique, game insight and team discipline.

What does RCE expect from you?

- You support the delivery of training sessions
- You guide small groups within the session (for example skills or position-specific exercises)
- You help with coaching during matches
- You help safeguard the safety and atmosphere within the group
- You support with attendance, warm-up and practical matters around matches
- You align on content with the head trainer

What can you expect from RCE?

- Substantive guidance from the head trainer
- The opportunity to grow into head trainer
- Access to trainer courses
- Support from the club structure

What's in it for you?

- You develop your coaching skills within a competitive youth environment
- You learn to work with team structure and game build-up
- You contribute to the sporting development of young people

Expected time investment: Weekly training session + match support.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

As head trainer of the seniors you are responsible for the sporting course of the senior team. You develop the team technically, tactically and physically and safeguard the culture and discipline within the squad. Performance and fun go together, but you determine the sporting line.

What does RCE expect from you?

- You draw up a clear sporting vision and season plan
- You deliver and structure the training sessions
- You coach the team during league matches
- You determine (in consultation) selection and line-ups
- You monitor training intensity, physical load and match preparation
- You encourage the development of players, including progression from the youth
- You provide a safe, respectful and ambitious team culture
- You coordinate structurally with the seniors coordinator and the technical committee
- You safeguard the 1 trainer per 10 players guideline together with the assistant trainers

What can you expect from RCE?

- Clear sporting frameworks from the board and technical committee
- Support from the team manager and seniors coordinator
- The opportunity to follow trainer courses
- Room to shape the playing style and training build-up yourself

What's in it for you?

- You lead an adult team in league competition
- You develop as a coach at tactical and leadership level
- You have direct influence on performance and team development
- You build experience in selection and team management

Expected time investment: Structural (several training sessions per week + match days + coordination).

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

As assistant trainer of the seniors you support the head trainer during training sessions and matches. You contribute to the substantive delivery and are actively involved in coaching and guiding players.

What does RCE expect from you?

- You support the preparation and delivery of training sessions
- You lead parts of the session (for example skills, units or physical elements)
- You help with analysis and coaching during matches
- You support the warm-up and practical preparation
- You help safeguard team discipline and sporting culture
- You align on content with the head trainer

What can you expect from RCE?

- Substantive cooperation with the head trainer
- The opportunity to grow into head trainer
- Support from the club structure
- Room for your own input within agreed frameworks

What's in it for you?

- You develop further as a coach at senior level
- You work within a competitive and mature sporting environment
- You build experience in match analysis and team guidance

Expected time investment: Several training sessions per week + match days.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

As a TBM referee you officiate matches and tournaments for the younger youth. In this phase players learn the basics of the game and the rules. You provide a safe, clear and positive match environment in which enjoyment of the game comes first.

What does RCE expect from you?

- You referee matches during tournaments and match days
- You apply the rules in a way that suits the age and development level
- You briefly and clearly explain rules during the game where needed
- You safeguard safety and fair play
- You encourage respectful behaviour from players, trainers and parents
- You keep the game flowing and positive, without unnecessary stoppages
- You coordinate practically with trainers and tournament coordination

The emphasis is on guiding and explaining, not on strict sanctioning.

What can you expect from RCE?

- Support from the referee coordinator
- The opportunity to follow referee courses
- Clear guidelines about game forms and age-specific rules
- Respectful support from trainers and the organization

What's in it for you?

- You contribute to a positive first rugby experience
- You develop insight into the rules and match management
- You help young players grow in understanding and sportsmanship
- You play a visible role within the club culture

Expected time investment: Deployment during tournament days or match moments.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

As a CJC referee you officiate league matches within the youth. Players know the basic rules and play in an official league. You provide a fair, safe and sporting match in which rules are applied consistently and players can develop further.

What does RCE expect from you?

- You officiate league matches according to the applicable rugby laws
- You apply the rules consistently and clearly
- You safeguard safety, fair play and respect on and around the pitch
- You communicate clearly with players and captains
- You intervene in case of unsporting behaviour
- You keep the match flowing and clear
- You coordinate practically with trainers and the match secretariat

At this age the emphasis is on consistent match management, but giving explanations where possible remains part of the development.

What can you expect from RCE?

- Support from the referee coordinator
- The opportunity for training and further education
- Clear planning and scheduling in advance
- Support from board and organization in case of incidents

What's in it for you?

- You develop as a referee within an official league
- You build game insight and leadership skills
- You contribute to sportsmanship and safety within youth competition
- You have a visible and respected role within the club

Expected time investment: Deployment on match days during the league season.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

As a senior referee you officiate official league matches within senior rugby. You apply the applicable laws of the game fully and consistently and are responsible for a fair, safe and sporting match.

What does RCE expect from you?

- You officiate league matches according to the official rugby regulations
- You apply the rules consistently and without distinction
- You safeguard safety, fair play and respect on and around the pitch
- You communicate clearly and professionally with captains and players
- You act in case of unsporting or dangerous play
- You handle administrative matters correctly where applicable (for example reporting incidents)
- You coordinate practically in advance with the match secretariat or referee coordinator

Here the emphasis is on independence, consistency and match control.

What can you expect from RCE?

- Support from the referee coordinator
- The opportunity for training and further qualification
- Clear planning and timely communication
- Support from the board in case of incidents or disciplinary matters

What's in it for you?

- You develop as a referee at competitive level
- You increase your game insight and decisiveness
- You have a crucial role in safeguarding safety and sportsmanship
- You build experience that is also usable outside the club

Expected time investment: Deployment on match days during the league season.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

The referee coordinator ensures continuity, quality and growth of the referee corps within RCE. Without referees there are no matches. You are the connecting link between club, referees and the union and make sure that recruitment, training and planning are well organized.

What does RCE expect from you?

Recruitment & intake
- You are the first point of contact for members or parents who want to become a referee
- You know where and how someone can register for courses at the union, or arrange this if needed
- You actively encourage new intake, for example via posters, flyers or the club's communication channels
- You guide new referees towards their first official match (a 'real start')

Training & development
- You actively offer RCE to the union as a location for a referee course
- You gauge interest within the club so that a course in Eindhoven becomes feasible
- You encourage experienced referees to share their knowledge
- You periodically organize knowledge sessions or peer reviews where referees can discuss situations, rules and development
- You explicitly involve interested people in these moments

Planning & deployment
- You ensure sufficient match officials at TBM tournaments
- You maintain an overview of available referees
- You approach people in good time for matches or tournaments
- You coordinate with the match secretariat and coordinators

Quality & culture
- You safeguard a positive and respectful referee culture within the club
- You identify bottlenecks around officiating and discuss these with the board or coordinators
- You contribute to the visibility and appreciation of referees within RCE

Expected time investment: Structural throughout the season, with peaks around course moments and tournaments.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

Every season RCE organizes several tournaments for the TBM age groups. These are big, enjoyable days on which many teams, parents and volunteers come together. As a committee member for TBM tournaments you help make these days possible and, together with others, ensure well-organized and fun rugby events.

What does RCE expect from you?

As a committee member you mainly have an organizing and coordinating role. You do not do this alone, but together with other committee members and a lot of help from parents. Your tasks include:
- Organizing TBM tournaments (invitations, match schedule, programme booklet)
- Coordinating and planning catering: bar staffing, purchasing and sales
- Coordinating help from parents, such as baking cakes and helping on the day itself
- Arranging referees in coordination with the referee coordinator
- Coordination of pitch marking, music, PA system and first aid
- Contacting sponsors, for example a supermarket for (part of) the shopping
- Thinking along about the set-up beforehand and clearing up afterwards
- Actively approaching parents and volunteers via chat groups and along the touchline

The committee organizes and coordinates; the executive work is done together with volunteers.

What can you expect from RCE?

- Cooperation within a tournament committee
- Support from the board and involved coordinators
- Availability of materials, facilities and existing playbooks
- Freedom to divide tasks and actively involve parents

What's in it for you?

- You gain experience in organizing large events
- You develop skills in planning, communicating and coordinating
- You get to know many people within the club
- You contribute to unforgettable rugby days for young players and their parents

Expected time investment: Mainly around the 3 to 5 tournaments per season, with preparation in the weeks beforehand.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

Within Rugby Club Eindhoven we have ambitious growth targets. By 2030 we want to have two teams in every age category! To achieve that we need to attract quite a few new members. Eindhoven offers us a large pool to fish in, with a distinctly international character. We can do this!

What does RCE expect from you?

The Recruitment and Welcome committee should be a strong, independently operating committee with representation from all age groups, players, parents and former members. Tasks include:
- Committee meetings approximately 6-10 times per season (once every 4-6 weeks) to generate ideas and discuss progress
- Working on your own action points between meetings
- Drawing up a plan of action with objectives
- Drawing up a playbook for the committee
- Registering and coordinating promotion via the 'booklets' Kies-je-Sport, Sjors Sportief and similar
- Welcoming prospective members and guiding them up to and including registration
- Ensuring continuity in the committee; finding new members when people stop
- When carrying out recruitment activities, everyone in the club may (of course) be involved (delegating / cooperating)

What can you expect from RCE?

- The daily board (chairman, secretary and treasurer) and specifically your point of contact within the board are available to you and support you where needed
- Materials and means are made available in consultation
- Meetings can be held in the clubhouse if desired
- Close cooperation with team managers

What's in it for you?

Give something back to our beautiful association and develop your skills in organization, communication and cooperation! You build a large network and become well embedded in the club.

Expected time investment: Approximately 1 hour per week.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

At Rugby Club Eindhoven it is not only about what happens on the pitch - we also make memories off it. Think of watching matches together at the club, pub quizzes and other enjoyable moments. The activities committee makes sure these events run smoothly. Do you have organizational insight and would you like to contribute to the atmosphere within the club? Then we are looking for you!

What does RCE expect from you?

As a member of the activities committee you are a driving force who helps coordinate activities. You really do not have to do everything yourself - cooperating, delegating and enthusing others is part of it and is actively encouraged. You make sure the right people and means come together at the right moment. Tasks (divided within the committee in consultation):
- Thinking along about suitable and fun activities for youth, seniors and/or parents
- Planning and organizing events
- Mapping out what is needed and who you can call on to help
- Coordinating with other parties involved such as the board, bar committee and team managers
- Creating and keeping up to date a playbook for repeatable activities

What can you expect from RCE?

- Support from the board
- Budget and materials available for events
- Help from volunteers you can fall back on
- The freedom to bring in and shape your own ideas

What's in it for you?

- You contribute visibly to the club culture and conviviality
- You develop your coordinating and organizing skills
- Working together in an enthusiastic team of other volunteers
- And you are always front row at the best events of the year!

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

The technical committee is about the sporting content of rugby at RCE. As a member of this committee you help build a safe, recognizable and well-structured rugby education, from youth to seniors. This way you ensure that players and trainers can develop within clear frameworks and core values.

What does RCE expect from you?

You think along about the sporting line within the club and help work it out and safeguard it. You do this together with other committee members and trainers. Your tasks include:
- Thinking along about a continuous development line per age (skills, abilities and safety)
- Drawing up and maintaining a training plan for trainers
- Organizing and (having others) deliver trainer courses, internally and externally
- Increasing knowledge of the laws of the game within the club
- Attention to injury prevention, fitness and responsible training
- Setting up and maintaining a database of training exercises
- Safeguarding and conveying the core values of rugby within RCE
- Guiding trainers, with extra attention for newcomers from other sports

What can you expect from RCE?

- Cooperation within an involved technical committee
- Support from the board and youth/senior coordinators
- Room to bring in knowledge and experience
- Facilities and support for courses and meetings

What's in it for you?

- You deepen your knowledge of rugby content, education and sports development
- You contribute visibly to quality and safety within the club
- You develop coaching and substantive skills
- You leave behind a durable sporting structure for future generations

Expected time investment: Depending on season and projects, on average a few hours per month.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

RCE wants to grow and further professionalize, while retaining the character of an accessible family club. Sponsoring plays a key role in this. By entering into strong partnerships we keep the membership fee affordable and invest in facilities, materials and courses for trainers and referees. As a member of the sponsor committee you help build that financial and social foundation.

What does RCE expect from you?

As a committee member you work together on recruiting, retaining and professionally managing sponsors. The tasks are divided within the committee, so you do not do this alone. The work includes:
- Mapping out commercial opportunities and potential sponsors
- Developing and updating sponsor packages and sponsor proposals
- Approaching new sponsors and maintaining existing relationships
- Drawing up, finalizing and archiving sponsor contracts
- Monitoring agreements and ensuring proper execution
- Timely renewal or evaluation of expiring contracts
- Informing members about sponsor activities (website, social media)
- Organizing sponsor gatherings
- Coordination with the treasurer about financial developments
- Making proposals to the board in the area of sponsoring

The core of the role: recruitment, retention, administration and communication. Ideally the sponsor committee consists of at least four people, so that tasks can be divided well.

What can you expect from RCE?

- Cooperation within an active sponsor committee
- A clear link with the board via the treasurer
- Support with contracts, invoicing and financial handling
- Room to bring in your own network and ideas

What's in it for you?

- You develop commercial and negotiation skills
- You build a network within the regional business community
- You gain experience with contract management and relationship management
- You contribute directly to the growth and professionalization of RCE

Expected time investment: Flexible and partly project-based, with peaks around new deals or events.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

RCE's clothing is more than just a shirt. It shows who we are, on the pitch and beyond. The clothing committee makes sure teams look recognizable, proud and professional, with a range that fits our identity and our members.

What does RCE expect from you?

As a member of the clothing committee you think along about the range and appearance of RCE clothing. You work together with other committees and external parties. Your tasks include:
- Contributing to the development of new team kits for matches (once every three years)
- Coordinating about training wear and off-pitch clothing
- Thinking along about design and safeguarding the RCE identity
- Determining the clothing range in cooperation with the sponsor committee
- Coordination with the recruitment committee about promotion and appearance
- Thinking along about further professionalization, such as a webshop via the club site
- Handling the order intake and managing payments (together with the treasurer) and the distribution of the clothing (together with the team managers)

What can you expect from RCE?

- Cooperation within an involved clothing committee
- Coordination with the sponsor and recruitment committees
- Support from the board with choices and contracts
- Room for your own ideas and creativity

What's in it for you?

- You can express your creativity in design and branding
- You gain experience with product selection and project-based work
- You work together with various committees within the club
- You contribute visibly to the appearance and pride of RCE

Expected time investment: Mainly project-based, with peaks around the introduction of new clothing.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

Every year RCE organizes a two-day trip to the beach rugby tournament in Hoek van Holland: a weekend full of rugby, eating together, campfire, conviviality and many memories. The beach rugby weekend committee is the group that makes this event possible from A to Z for players and parents.

What does RCE expect from you?

As a member of this committee you work together with other volunteers to make the beach weekend run smoothly and enjoyably. You coordinate, hand out tasks and involve parents and players where needed. Your tasks include:
- Arranging the tournament registration and participation
- Booking the campsite and coordinating logistics
- Organizing food and drink, including a BBQ for all participants
- Coordination of tournament clothing and any extra decoration
- Coordination about transport, planning and accommodation
- Collecting the tournament contribution from participating players and parents (together with the treasurer)
- Communication towards participants, parents and volunteers
- Working together with other committee members to divide tasks
- Keeping contact with the tournament organization during the tournament
- Directing the team managers before and during the tournament

What can you expect from RCE?

- Cooperation with an enthusiastic team of committee members
- Support from the board for necessary agreements or payments
- Room to bring in your own ideas for activities, themes and atmosphere
- Tools and means from the club to make communication and organization possible

What's in it for you?

- You gain experience in event organization and group coordination
- You work together with many different people within the club
- You make an unforgettable contribution to one of the most enjoyable RCE traditions
- You are directly involved in atmosphere, fun and team building for players and parents

Expected time investment: Project-based, with more intensive periods in the weeks before the weekend.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

As a general board member you contribute to the course and continuity of Rugby Club Eindhoven. You think along about policy, support the execution and are a point of contact for volunteers and committees. A role with impact, without a fixed portfolio (although that is possible).

What does RCE expect from you?

You are actively involved in the board and think along about the development of the club. Together with the other board members you ensure good governance and clear decision-making. Your tasks include:
- Helping shape and implement the association policy
- Participating in board meetings
- Acting as a point of contact for committee members and other volunteers

What can you expect from RCE?

- Cooperation within an involved board
- Insight into how decisions within the association are made
- Support and clear frameworks from the daily board
- Room to bring in your own interests and qualities

What's in it for you?

- You gain governance experience within a sports association
- You develop skills in cooperation and decision-making
- You build a network within the club
- You contribute visibly to the future of RCE

Expected time investment: On average a few hours per month, depending on current topics.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

The treasurer safeguards the financial health of Rugby Club Eindhoven. You provide overview, continuity and transparency, so that the club can keep doing what it is all about now and in the future: making rugby possible for everyone.

What does RCE expect from you?

As treasurer you have final responsibility for the financial policy of the association. You work closely with the daily board and the committees. Your tasks include:
- Final responsibility for the financial policy
- Drawing up and monitoring the budget
- Keeping the financial administration
- Handling payments and collecting membership fees
- Participating in the daily board
- Consultation with the audit committee
- Handling invoicing (sponsors, rental, other income)
- Coordination with committees about the financial side of their activities
- Representing RCE where needed
- Point of contact for committee members and other volunteers

What can you expect from RCE?

- Cooperation within an involved daily board
- Transparent administration and support during handover
- Cooperation with committees and the audit committee
- Room to improve and professionalize processes

What's in it for you?

- You develop experience in financial management and policy
- You gain insight into the financial side of an association
- You contribute directly to the stability and growth of RCE
- You build governance experience in a social organization

Expected time investment: Structural, with peaks around the budget, fee collection and year-end closing.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

The secretary is the linchpin of the association when it comes to communication and administration. You provide overview, continuity and clear information, so that the board, committees and members know where they stand and the club runs smoothly.

What does RCE expect from you?

As secretary you are responsible for the administrative and communicative foundation of the club. You work closely with the daily board. Your tasks include:
- Processing incoming and outgoing communication (post and email)
- Reporting and taking minutes of board meetings and the general members' meeting
- Communication towards the members (invitations, decisions, updates)
- Coordination and registration of certificates of conduct (VOG)
- Final responsibility for the membership administration
- Registering teams for competitions
- Handling formal matters, such as Chamber of Commerce administration
- Managing rights in the administration system (AU), including periodic clean-up
- Making sure staff members are visible on the website at the start of the season and have email addresses
- Participating in the daily board
- Point of contact for committee members and other volunteers

What can you expect from RCE?

- Cooperation within an involved daily board
- Existing systems, formats and handover from predecessors
- Support with administrative and organizational questions
- Room to organize processes more clearly and efficiently

What's in it for you?

- You develop organizational and administrative skills
- You gain insight into how an association works formally and practically
- You play a key role in the continuity of the club
- You are the point of contact that holds everything together

Expected time investment: Structural, with peaks around the start of the season, the members' meeting and competition registrations.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

The chairperson is the face of Rugby Club Eindhoven. You give direction to the club, safeguard the course and connect people inside and outside RCE. Together with the board you ensure a healthy, future-proof association in which rugby and fun are central.

What does RCE expect from you?

As chairperson you have an overarching role, with responsibility for policy, governance and representation of the club. You do not have to do this alone: you work closely with the daily board and the committees. Your tasks include:
- Internal and external communication and acting as the face of RCE
- Chairing board meetings
- Chairing the general members' meeting
- Representing RCE at the general meetings of Rugby Netherlands (RN)
- Final responsibility for the association policy
- Chairing the daily board
- Acting as the link between RCE and Rugby Netherlands (NRB/RN)
- Safeguarding compliance (laws and regulations, RN, NOC*NSF)
- Point of contact for complaints and disciplinary matters
- Point of contact for committee members and other volunteers

What can you expect from RCE?

- An involved daily board to take decisions together
- Active committees and volunteers who do the executive work
- Support and handover from sitting board members
- Room to fill in your role your own way within the frameworks of the association

What's in it for you?

- You develop governance and leadership skills
- You build a broad network inside and outside the rugby world
- You have direct influence on the future of RCE
- You contribute to a strong, safe and well-organized club

Expected time investment: Structural, with varying intensity throughout the season.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

The GTBM youth coordinator is the connecting link within our youngest age groups: Guppen, Turven, Benjamins and Mini's. You keep the overview, support team managers and trainers and make sure the organization around the young youth runs smoothly.

What does RCE expect from you?

You have a coordinating role within GTBM and work closely with team managers, trainers, the region and the board. Your tasks include:
- Coordinating and supporting the GTBM team managers
- Registering teams for TBM tournaments and processing this in the administration system (AU) where needed
- Participating in regional youth consultations (DJO)
- Link between GTBM and the TBM tournament committee
- Coordinating recruitment and the progression of staff members
- Communication with the region (among others via WhatsApp)
- Taking stock of dispensations
- Registering players for regional selections (RDD)
- Collecting first/second team compositions from trainers and passing them on to the membership administration
- Coordinating clustering with other associations where applicable

What can you expect from RCE?

- Cooperation with involved team managers and trainers
- Support from the technical committee and the board
- A clear division of tasks with membership administration and match secretariat
- Room to strengthen structure and continuity within GTBM

What's in it for you?

- You develop coordinating and organizational skills
- You build a network within the region and the union
- You contribute to a strong foundation for the youngest youth
- You have direct influence on progression and development within RCE

Expected time investment: Structural throughout the season, with peaks around tournament registrations and season planning.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

The CJC youth coordinator keeps the overview within the older youth: Cubs, Juniors and Colts. You ensure coherence between teams, trainers, the union and the region and help make the step towards competitive rugby run smoothly.

What does RCE expect from you?

You have a coordinating role within CJC and work closely with team managers, trainers, the union and the board. Your tasks include:
- Coordinating and supporting the CJC team managers
- Maintaining contact with the union about league divisions
- Participating in regional youth consultations (DJO)
- Coordinating recruitment and the progression of staff members
- Communication with the region (among others via WhatsApp)
- Taking stock of and coordinating dispensations
- Registering players for regional selections (RDD)
- Collecting first/second team compositions from trainers and passing them on to the membership administration
- Coordinating clustering with other associations where applicable
- Organizing Super Saturdays CJC

What can you expect from RCE?

- Cooperation with involved team managers and trainers
- Support from the technical committee and the board
- Coordination with the match secretary and membership administration
- Room to strengthen structure and continuity within CJC

What's in it for you?

- You develop coordinating and communication skills
- You build a network within the region and the union
- You contribute to a strong sporting line towards the seniors
- You have direct influence on development and progression within RCE

Expected time investment: Structural throughout the season, with peaks around league divisions and team compositions.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

The seniors coordinator keeps the overview within our senior teams (men, women, walking rugby and Eindhoven Touch) and ensures good coordination between players, staff and board. You are the connecting link within the senior branch and help safeguard structure and continuity.

What does RCE expect from you?

You have a coordinating role and work closely with trainers, membership administration, the secretary and the board. Your tasks include:
- Coordinating recruitment and the progression of staff members
- Coordination with membership administration and secretary around clearance and other union matters
- Taking stock of dispensations (for example front row)
- Collecting first/second team compositions from trainers and passing them on to the membership administration
- Coordination about registration as a recreational or full member

What can you expect from RCE?

- A direct line to the board
- Direct lines to the various senior departments and teams
- Cooperation with trainers and team managers
- A clear division of tasks with membership administration and secretary
- Room to further strengthen structure and agreements within the senior branch

What's in it for you?

- You develop coordinating and connecting skills
- You build and maintain a network of rugby players
- You gain insight into the organizational side of senior rugby
- You play a key role in team building and continuity
- You contribute to a stable and well-organized senior branch within RCE

Expected time investment: Structural throughout the season, with peaks around team compositions and the start of the season.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

A correct membership administration is the basis of a well-organized club. As a membership administration volunteer you make sure all players are correctly registered, eligible to play and assigned to the right team. This prevents hassle around matches, membership fees and union matters.

What does RCE expect from you?

You manage the member data in the union and association system and make sure registrations are processed carefully. You work closely with team managers, the treasurer and the secretary. Your tasks include:
- Registering and deregistering all members in the central system (AllUnited)
- Processing registrations in coordination with team managers and treasurer
- Informing prospective members (for example about 8 free trial training sessions and clearance) and forwarding them to the right team manager
- Managing the membership administration mailbox
- Processing dispensations and comparable requests
- Coordination with the secretary (who holds final responsibility)
- Assigning all members to the correct teams at the start of the season

What can you expect from RCE?

- A clear division of tasks in relation to treasurer and secretary
- Access to and explanation of the administration system
- Cooperation with team managers for fast and correct processing
- Support with complex registrations or union matters

What's in it for you?

- You develop accuracy and system skills
- You gain insight into how league and union matters work administratively
- You play a key role in making the season run smoothly
- You contribute to clarity and structure within RCE

Expected time investment: Structural, with peaks around the start of the season and when there are many new registrations.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

For our Cubs, Juniors and Colts a good match schedule is essential. As CJC match secretary you make sure matches are correctly scheduled, coordinated and administratively handled. You are the connecting link between teams, opponents and the union.

What does RCE expect from you?

You keep the overview of all CJC matches and make sure everything is arranged in good time and correctly. Your tasks include:
- Sending match invitations via the administration system (AU)
- Linking our team managers to those of the opponent
- Filling in and coordinating playing times and locations
- Arranging referees in consultation with the referee coordinator and processing this in AU
- Communication with the match secretary of the opponent
- Supplying match information to the communication committee (duty to deliver)
- Coordinating so-called 'Super Saturdays' on which several home matches take place on one day

What can you expect from RCE?

- Coordination with team managers, referee coordinator and communication committee
- Support from the board and secretary in complex situations
- Access to the administration system and clear working agreements
- Room to organize planning and communication efficiently

What's in it for you?

- You develop organizational and planning skills
- You gain insight into the league and match structure
- You work together with other clubs and internal committees
- You contribute to well-organized match days for the older youth

Expected time investment: Structural throughout the season, with peaks around league divisions and changes.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

For the seniors it is all about competitive rugby with fixed rounds and clear agreements. As senior match secretary you make sure all matches are correctly scheduled, coordinated and administratively processed. You are the linchpin between teams, opponents and the union.

What does RCE expect from you?

You keep the overview of all senior matches and make sure everything is arranged in good time and properly. Your tasks include:
- Sending match invitations via the administration system (AU)
- Linking our team managers to those of the opponent
- Assigning players to the right team before the start of the new season
- Filling in and coordinating playing times and locations
- Arranging referees in consultation with the referee coordinator and processing this in AU
- Communication with the match secretary of the opponent
- Supplying match information to the communication committee (duty to deliver)
- Coordinating 'Super Sundays' on which several senior matches take place on one day

What can you expect from RCE?

- Close cooperation with team managers, referee coordinator and communication committee
- Support from the board and secretary in special situations
- Access to the administration system and clear working agreements
- Room to organize planning and processes efficiently

What's in it for you?

- You develop strong planning and communication skills
- You gain insight into how competitive rugby works organizationally
- You have a direct impact on well-organized match days
- You fulfil a key role within the senior branch of RCE

Expected time investment: Structural throughout the season, with peaks around league divisions and changes to the programme.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

We play rugby on (artificial) grass fields, and therefore we are strongly dependent on the availability and quality of our fields. As field manager you ensure that the fields are optimally available and that all parties involved (teams, municipality, etc.) are well informed.

What does RCE expect from you?

The following topics are important around the use of our fields. In general, the field manager does not have to perform all these tasks themselves, but carries the responsibility that these matters are properly taken care of. Cooperation and delegation are encouraged!
- Central role in the approval or rejection of the fields for use
- Responsibility for the marking
- Making the field allocation at the start of the season and adjustments where necessary during the season
- Coordinating with the municipality about our use and use by external parties
- Coordinating with other associations (Elephants, Raptors, Eindhoven Touch)
- Providing an alternative training location during the annual maintenance of our own fields
- Coordinating role in the trajectory towards an artificial grass field for RCE
- Coordinating role in the 'daily' maintenance such as repair / adjustment of lighting
- This is a new role within RCE. Therefore it also includes writing a playbook and keeping it up to date for handover to a possible successor

What can you expect from RCE?

- The daily board (chairman, secretary and treasurer) and especially your contact point board member for facilities are available to you and support you where needed
- Materials and means are made available

What's in it for you?

Give something back to our beautiful association and develop your coordinating skills. And a breath of fresh air a few times a week.

Expected time investment: Approximately 1 hour per week.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

Good materials make the difference on the training pitch. As material manager you make sure trainers and players can always rely on safe and well-maintained sports and training materials. You keep the overview and make sure everything is ready for a good session.

What does RCE expect from you?

You are responsible for the management and maintenance of the sports materials. You do not have to repair everything yourself, but you make sure it gets arranged. Your tasks include:
- Maintenance and inspection of sports and training materials (balls, hit shields, tackle bags, cones, etc.)
- Coordinating and handling the purchase of new material
- Managing the line marking machine and purchasing chalk
- Tidying up and improving the equipment shed
- Identifying shortages or replacement needs

What can you expect from RCE?

- Coordination with trainers and the technical committee about needs
- Budget in consultation with the board
- Support with larger replacements or investments
- Freedom to organize the material management practically and clearly

What's in it for you?

- You contribute practically and visibly to better training sessions
- You develop organizational skills
- You have a direct impact on safety and quality on the pitch
- You contribute to a neat, professional appearance of RCE

Expected time investment: On average about 1 hour per week, with extra effort at the start of the season.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

The bar is the heart of the club. This is where players, parents and opponents come together after training or a match. With the bar service we together provide a hospitable and convivial atmosphere.

What does RCE expect from you?

The bar service is filled in on a rota basis, mainly by parents. During your shift you make sure everything runs neatly and smoothly. The tasks are:
- Welcoming members and visitors hospitably
- Operating the till (card payment only)
- Rinsing glasses
- Tidying up deposit bottles
- Restocking the fridges
- Leaving the bar and kitchen tidy afterwards

A separate, clear work instruction is available that helps you step by step.

What can you expect from RCE?

- A clear schedule and work instruction
- Explanation beforehand if needed
- Support from the bar committee or the board if you have questions

What's in it for you?

- You quickly get to know other parents and members
- You contribute to the atmosphere and conviviality of the club
- You make a concrete contribution to RCE in an accessible way

Expected time investment: According to the bar service rota.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

The clubhouse is the heart of RCE. As clubhouse manager you make sure the building, the grounds and the inventory are in good condition. You safeguard the basics: safe, functional and tidy.

What does RCE expect from you?

You are responsible for the management and maintenance of the clubhouse and its immediate surroundings, excluding bar and rental operations. Your tasks include:
Management
- Key management (issuing and keeping an overview)
- Supervising the correct use of the building and materials

Maintenance
- Coordinating maintenance and repairs
- Initiating improvements and extensions
- Drawing up and monitoring a multi-year maintenance plan

Inventory
- Management of furniture such as picnic tables, folding tables, party tent and BBQ
- Keeping an overview of condition and replacement where needed

Cleaning
- Coordinating cleaning (volunteers or external)
- Making agreements about frequency and quality

What can you expect from RCE?

- A mandate to take practical decisions within agreed frameworks
- Support from the board for larger investments
- Volunteer help with jobs
- A clear demarcation in relation to bar and rental activities

What's in it for you?

- Visible results of your efforts
- Direct influence on the atmosphere and appearance of the club
- A practical role with a lot of autonomy
- Appreciation from members who enjoy a well-kept clubhouse

Expected time investment: Continuous, with peaks during maintenance projects or at the start/end of the season.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

The clubhouse operator makes sure the clubhouse runs in a financially healthy way during match days, events and rentals. You arrange the practical and financial side of the bar and the use of the clubhouse.

What does RCE expect from you?

You are responsible for the daily operation of the bar and rentals, including stock, planning and cash management. Your tasks include:
Purchasing & stock
- Purchasing for kitchen and bar
- Stock management and timely reordering
- Keeping an overview of consumption and margins

Planning & use
- Managing the clubhouse calendar (internal use and rental)
- Coordination with the board, committees and external renters

Financial
- Till management
- Making proposals for pricing
- Monitoring revenue and costs

Bar staffing
- Coordinating bar staffing for rentals
- Making sure there is sufficient and suitable staffing

What can you expect from RCE?

- Insight into financial agreements and frameworks
- Support from the board for pricing and investment decisions
- Freedom to organize operations efficiently and profitably
- Cooperation with clubhouse management for practical matters

What's in it for you?

- Direct influence on the financial health of the club
- An entrepreneurial role within a volunteer organization
- A lot of contact with members and visitors
- Visible results in atmosphere and figures

Expected time investment: Structural throughout the season, with peaks around events and busy match days.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

Safe sport is essential for everyone within RCE: players, trainers, volunteers and parents. The safe sport coordinator supports the club in shaping, safeguarding and improving a sporting environment in which people can take part freely, with enjoyment and without transgressive behaviour. This contributes directly to the integrity, inclusiveness and enjoyment of our whole club.

What does RCE expect from you?

You are the driving force for everything related to safety within the association and, together with the board, trainers and volunteers, you take care of a socially safe sporting environment. You work proactively and preventively. You are the central point of contact within the association for both the physical and the social safety of members and visitors.

Safeguarding and implementing the four pillars of safety within the club:
- An established code of conduct: making sure there is a supported and up-to-date code of conduct and that it is known within the club
- Confidential contact person: ensuring alignment and coordination with the confidential contact person within RCE
- Certificate of conduct (VOG): supervising the process that volunteers working with vulnerable groups hold a certificate of conduct
- Professionally trained trainer-coaches: encouraging and facilitating courses and training aimed at socially safe behaviour

In addition:
- Thinking along about, planning and implementing policy in the area of social safety
- Organizing and carrying out emergency drills together with first-aid trained volunteers
- Identifying risks and bottlenecks within the association
- Advising the board and committees on questions about behaviour, integrity and preventive measures
- Following relevant developments and best practices in the area of safe sport (for example via NOC*NSF material or campaigns)
- Following (where possible) training and further education via Rugby Netherlands
- Coordinating communication and raising awareness about safe sport towards members, parents and volunteers
- Working closely with the confidential contact person

What can you expect from RCE?

- Support and active cooperation from the board and other officials
- Support in drawing up or updating policy and codes of conduct
- Access to information, tools and training to fulfil the role well
- Room to make proposals and roll out improvements within the club

What's in it for you?

- You contribute to a culture in which everyone enjoys sport safely
- You develop expertise in policy, communication and prevention around social safety
- You build experience with cooperation across governance layers and committees
- You help RCE become a stronger and more resilient association

Expected time investment: Structural, focused on monitoring and coordination, with extra effort during implementation projects or campaigns.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

RCE wants to be a safe and respectful club for everyone: players, parents, trainers and volunteers. The confidential contact person is the first point of contact for anyone who encounters undesirable behaviour, transgressive situations or integrity issues. A role that revolves around listening, trust and care. You can read more about our confidential contact person on the confidential contact person page.

What does RCE expect from you?

As confidential contact person you offer an accessible and confidential listening ear. You do not handle reports substantively yourself, but you guide and refer where needed. Your tasks include:
- Acting as an independent point of contact for concerns or reports
- Listening and thinking along about possible next steps
- Informing people about procedures within the association or the union
- Referring to the board, disciplinary committee or external bodies if needed
- Safeguarding confidentiality and careful record keeping
- Identifying patterns and making these discussable (anonymized) within the board
- Drawing up an annual report and sharing it with the board

What can you expect from RCE?

- An independent position within the association
- Support from the board for formal procedures
- Following the (compulsory) external course for confidential contact persons
- Clear agreements about role, responsibilities and confidentiality

What's in it for you?

- You develop conversation and listening skills
- You contribute directly to a safe sporting environment together with the safe sport coordinator
- You play an important role in culture and integrity within RCE
- You help build a club where everyone feels welcome and safe

Expected time investment: Incidental, depending on reports.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

Communication determines how visible RCE is to members, parents and the outside world. With an up-to-date website and active socials we show who we are: a sporty, convivial and ambitious rugby club. As communication volunteer you make sure our stories get told.

What does RCE expect from you?

You keep the website up to date and provide visibility via social media. You work together with team managers, match coordinators and committees to collect content. Your tasks include:
Website
- Updating teams and staff at the start of the season
- Posting news items
- Keeping the calendar up to date
- Keeping training times, team photos and other information current
- Rolling out new ideas and initiatives around website and communication

Social media
- Posting messages about events, matches and activities
- Sharing photos and impressions after events
- Ensuring the visibility of the club
- Collecting content from team managers for posts
- Collecting match dates from the match coordinators (TBM, CJC, Seniors) and publishing them (duty to collect)

What can you expect from RCE?

- Access to the website and social media channels
- Cooperation with team managers and committees
- Room for your own ideas and creative input
- Support from the board for larger communication questions

What's in it for you?

- You develop skills in communication and online visibility
- You build experience with content creation and planning
- You have direct influence on the appearance of RCE
- You help reach new members and sponsors

Expected time investment: Flexible and spread over the week, with peaks around events and match days.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl

Introduction

The IT administrator makes sure the digital foundation of the club runs reliably and safely. From website technology to email and wifi in the clubhouse: you make sure it works. Not content, but purely the technical side.

What does RCE expect from you?

You manage and maintain the technical ICT environment of the club and actively think along about improvements. Your tasks include:
Website (technical)
- Maintaining the CMS (updates, security, backups)
- Solving technical failures
- Thinking along about technical improvements

Email
- Creating and managing email addresses
- Setting up and linking mailboxes
- Managing the spam filter
- Maintenance of the email environment (for example via Plesk or a comparable platform)

Club ICT
- Management of the laptop(s) at the club
- Managing the wifi network and solving failures
- Management of the online cloud environment (access, structure, rights)

Further development
- Identifying improvements
- Working out proposals
- Implementing technical solutions

What can you expect from RCE?

- Freedom to set up the technical infrastructure logically and future-proof
- Budget consultation for larger investments
- Support from the board in decision-making
- Appreciation, because without you everything comes to a standstill

What's in it for you?

- Technical responsibility with real impact
- Experience with managing a complete ICT environment
- Room to make systems smarter and more efficient
- Directly visible results of your work

Expected time investment: Mainly on call, with peaks during technical changes or problems.

Interested?

Contact: secretaris@rugbyclubeindhoven.nl