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IMPORTANT: Please Check The Email Confirmation We Have Sent With The Meeting Link & Programme Info - Also, Please Email Us Via recruitment@bd-rugby.com (Subject Line: "Meeting Booked") With Your Regular Work CV + Rugby Experience Bullet Point Summary. 

Next Steps:

Please take note of the next steps:

 

  • STEP 1 - We Schedule a Video Call (Done✅) - We arrange a video call to further assess your eligibility & discuss our program with you in more detail.

  • STEP 2 - We Request Your Work CV & Rugby Experience Summary - Email your regular work CV and rugby experience summary to recruitment@bd-rugby.com (subject line: "Meeting Booked").

  • STEP 3 - Eligibility Assessment - Our team will do an initial assessment to check if you are eligible & suitable for our program.

  • STEP 4 - Job Placement - Our program manager arranges job placement with a partner employer within 1-2 weeks (including a formal job offer and contract).

  • STEP 5 - Visa - Our program manager steps you through the process of arranging visa documents and visa.

  • STEP 6 - Come to China - Once your  work visa is ready you can come to China ✈️🇨🇳.

PROGRAMME SUMMARY

 

THE CLUBS / CITIES ⬇️

  • Shenzhen Pirates (Right Next to Hong Kong)

  • Beijing Ducks

 

AVAILABLE RUGBY LEVELS - Social to Semi Pro levels Available ⬇️

  • Hong Kong Premiership - Level: UK National 1 / SA Varsity Cup (*Match Fees Paid to Players Selected for This Level)

  • All China Cup - Level: UK National 3 / SA 2nd Division Club

  • Hong Kong Premiership A - Level: UK National 3 / SA 2nd Division Club

  • Hong Kong Championship - Level: Competitive Club Rugby in UK/SA

  • Beijing Cup - Level: Social But Competitive

 

RUGBY SEASON ⬇️

  • Training Nights During Season: Tuesday / Thursday

  • Season Dates for Shenzhen / Hong Kong: September - April

  • Season Dates for Beijing - Autumn: Aug - Dec, Spring: Mar-Jun

  • NOTE: Mid-Season Arrival Is Acceptable in Some Cases

 

TEACHING ENGLISH WITH OUR PARTNER SCHOOL ⬇️

  • NO TEACHING EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

  • Salary: 🇬🇧£2000 per month (🇿🇦 R42,000 / month)

  • Minimum 12 Month Contract (contract can be extended)

  • Legal Work Visa Provided

  • Work Hours: Regular Full Time Hours 8am-5pm Mon-Fri

  • Flight Allowance Paid by Employer (paid after arrival in China - payment timing varies)

  • Part Time Work: Many of Our Players do Part Time Tutoring Work Which Is Generally Paid At 🇬🇧£40+ / Hour (🇿🇦R960+).

 

ACCOMMODATION ⬇️

  • Self Paid (not provided by club / employer) But Assistance Given for Finding Accommodation

  • Shared Accommodation Options with Teammates Available

  • Typical Rent Cost - Shenzhen: 🇬🇧£320/Month (🇿🇦R7700), Beijing: 🇬🇧£375/Month (🇿🇦R9000)

 

SET UP COSTS ⬇️

  • Visa Document Costs: Approx 🇬🇧£400 (🇿🇦R8000)

  • Initial Flight Cost to China: Approx 🇬🇧£400 (🇿🇦R8000) *REPAID BY EMPLOYER AFTER ARRIVAL (payment timing varies)

Frequently Asked Questions - Also, if  you haven't checked out our FAQ, here is a quick link. It has lot's of useful information and might help you answer a few questions before our chat.

Regards

China Rugby Recruitment Team

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