Corrib RFC Volunteer Roles – Join the Team Behind the Teams

Corrib RFC is a community built on teamwork, respect, and shared purpose. As the club continues to grow, we’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help us off the pitch.

Whether your skills are in coordination, safeguarding, development, or administration, there’s a role for you in the team behind the teams.

Available Volunteer Roles

Coach/Referee Academy Administrator

What you'll do:

  • Support the development of future Corrib RFC coaches and referees

  • Welcome and enrol new academy participants

  • Help candidates complete vetting, safeguarding, and training

  • Track their progress and provide support along the way

  • Sign off and certify participants once completed

A bit about you:

  • You’re passionate about rugby and love helping others succeed

  • You’re friendly, organised, and good at following up

  • Comfortable working from home, with occasional in-person meetings

What’s in it for you?

  • Shape the future of rugby in your community

  • Flexible hours with great impact

  • Full support from the Chair of Rugby and Connacht Rugby


Club Welfare Officer (CWO)

What you'll do:

  • Act as the main contact for player welfare and safeguarding

  • Ensure vetting and training compliance across all age-grade volunteers

  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful club environment

  • Work closely with the Connacht Rugby Branch Welfare Officer

  • Maintain accurate welfare records and documentation

A bit about you:

  • You care deeply about player safety and child wellbeing

  • You’re approachable, discreet, and a great communicator

  • Some experience working with young people is a bonus

  • Training will be provided - no prior experience required

What’s in it for you?

  • A key role with lasting impact

  • Help create a safe and welcoming space for all members

  • Training and guidance from Connacht Rugby


Youth Coordinator

What you'll do:

  • Coordinate the running of our underage rugby programme

  • Act as a link between the rugby committee, coaches, and parents

  • Help with fixtures, training schedules, and club-wide communication

  • Attend monthly rugby committee meetings

A bit about you:

  • You’re enthusiastic, organised, and love working with kids and coaches

  • Great at communication and bringing people together

  • Some knowledge of rugby or coaching is helpful but not required

What’s in it for you?

  • Be at the heart of our youth rugby community

  • A rewarding, social role that helps our youngest players thrive

  • A great way to get more involved in the club without being on the pitch


Membership Officer / Registrar

What you'll do:

  • Manage membership records through the centralised IRFU RugbyConnect system

  • Validate memberships and support coaches with team lists

  • Track registration progress and liaise with the rugby committee

  • Assist with team formation and player eligibility

A bit about you:

  • You’re tech-savvy and confident using admin systems and spreadsheets

  • Reliable and detail-oriented

  • Comfortable communicating with coaches and parents via email and phone

What’s in it for you?

  • Play a critical part in the smooth running of the season

  • Help build teams and connect players to the game

  • Flexible hours with most of the work at the start of the season

Ready to Get Involved?

Volunteering is a fantastic way to give back, make new friends, and be part of something bigger. If you’re interested in one of these roles or just want to have a chat about what’s involved, we’d love to hear from you.


Let’s grow Corrib RFC together - both on and off the pitch. 

Email: corribchair@gmail.com