Provincial Talent Coach
Organisation: Ulster Rugby
LOCATION: Affidea Stadium, 134 Mount Merrion Avenue, Belfast, BT6 0FT
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed term contract, Full time hours
CLOSING DATE: 28th July
ROLE AND PURPOSE OF THE POSITION : Responsible for the delivery of the Women’s National Talent Identification and National Talent Development programmes within the province for female (U16 – U23) players. Ensuring vibrant programmes exist through which elite players are identified and developed in addition to providing a support service to Universities, Province & Clubs.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
OPERATIONAL MANAGER: Women’s National WNTS and Talent Identification Manager IRFU & Provinicial Academy Manager
FUNCTIONAL MANAGER: Women’s Head of Performance & Pathways, IRFU
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- DOR’s/Heads of Sport, Coaches and affiliated personnel (Provinces, Universities &Clubs)
- Head of Rugby Development, Ulster
- Academy Manager, Ulster
- Provincial Pathway Manager
- Domestic Rugby Staff, Ulster
- All other Provincial Talent Coaches
- Head of Coach Development, IRFU
- High Performance Staff, IRFU
- Head of International Talent ID and Development
- Officers and administrators of the IRFU
- National and Provincial Age Grade Representative Teams
- Talent ID Volunteer Network
KEY COMPETENCES
- Communication; Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. This is particularly important when communicating with young players, parents and rugby coaches/masters.
- Relationship Management; The ability to develop and maintain relationships by taking a sincere interest in each person and what is important to them, treating them with respect and demonstrating integrity.
- Foster Teamwork; the ability to create an environment that is conducive to teamwork and to actively participate as part of a team.
- Leverage Networks; Build and nurture networks of people who will provide information, support and practical assistance in accomplishing desired goals.
- Work Efficiently; Have the ability to determine priorities, prepare and plan effectively and manage time.
Full Details: Ulster Rugby
