When people join your club they will all bring with them a variety of different skills and abilities.

Whilst they are volunteering within your club it is always an advantage to offer them some kind of training which will help them in the role they are fulfilling and this may also help them in their own personal development.

Offering training can be used as a recruitment tool - some people will be looking for career development and the training and development opportunities volunteering can provide may just fit the bill!

In order to support and develop the sports volunteers the RFL have created a programme of courses delivered centrally through RFL tutors.  

The courses delivered are as follows;

• Coaching level one (UKCC) The level 1 Coaching Course is designed for adults (over 16 years of age) who are looking for an introduction to working with groups of adults, junior rugby league teams, or for parents of children in junior rugby league teams who want to get more involved.
  
  
• Coaching Level Two (UKCC) The level 2 Coaching Course is suitable for those with some experience of rugby league and the requirements of coaching.  The course focuses and develops the principles of coaching outlined in the Level 1 Coaching Certificate.
  
  
• Positive Coaching The course is designed to give coaches information on how to deliver their sessions in a positive & empowering way, in order to ensure that their audience get the most out of the experience.
  
  
• Equity in your Coaching This course is for coaches who wish to further develop an equitable coaching style; mandatory for all Level 3 Coaches.
  
  
• The FA Basic Treatment and Management of Injuries Course This course is for anyone who is required to provide first aid cover; e.g. nominated First Aiders, Coaches, Volunteers, Players and Match Officials.
  
  
• Touchline Manager This course is for anyone wishing to / required to manage the Touchline.
  
  
• Understanding your Roles and Responsibilities (A club for all) This course is for anyone interested in increasing the depth and diversity of club members.
  
  
• Safeguarding and Protecting Children This course is for anyone with a responsibility for children’s welfare, i.e. Club Welfare Officers, Coaches or other club staff with responsibility for child welfare.
  
  
• Time to Listen This course is for Club Welfare Officers and others in contact with children who would like to further develop their understanding of Safeguarding Issues.
  
  
• Rugby League Foundation Match Official Course This course is for anyone who wishes to undertake the role of a Match Official.  
  
  
• Rugby League Level 1 Match Official Course This course is for anyone who has completed the Rugby League Foundation Match Official Course and is looking to take their first steps onto the field as a Match Official.  
  
  
• Rugby League Young Officials Award This course is for 14 – 19 year olds who are interested in developing their knowledge of officiating and the basic laws of the game.
  
  
• Funding: Grants & Generating Income Streams  This course is for Club Committee/ Service Area Committee members who are interested in / responsible for Club funding.
  
  
• Developing Partnerships with Clubs and Schools This course is for anyone responsible within their club or with an interest in developing links between their clubs and their local school(s).
  
  
• Parent Recruitment Workshop This workshop is for use by Clubs to raise awareness of the voluntary opportunities at Community Rugby League clubs amongst the parents, guardians, partners and the general public.

• Rugby League Leader’s Award This course is for those aged 16-19 who are looking to develop their leadership capability through Rugby League.