Fitness Advisors for Ulster and Munster required

The Irish Rugby Football Union is looking to appoint Fitness Advisors to work with the professional and sub-professional players within the Ulster or Munster Branches.

Fitness Advisors – Ulster and Munster Provinces

The Irish Rugby Football Union is looking to appoint Fitness Advisors to work with the professional and sub-professional players within Ulster and Munster. This is an exciting and challenging position which will play a critical role in on-going development of the fitness of players within the Provinces.

Reporting to the National Director of Fitness the main duties of the role are:

– Implementing the IRFU National fitness programme
– Developing and designing individual fitness programmes for players

– Developing and implementing a match recovery programme

– Conducting fitness testing and monitoring/ recording player fitness levels
– Delivering a “pre” and “post” match fitness programme

The successful applicant will have:

– A strong academic background with qualifications in the area of fitness
– Previous experience in working with professional and sub professional players

– Strong communication, motivational and organisational skills
– Excellent IT and communication skills
– A strong commitment to a professional and team-based work ethic

The salary and benefits package will be in line with the experience of the successful candidate.

Please apply in writing enclosing an up to date Curriculum Vitae to:

Ms Jane McCarthy
Human Resources Officer
Irish Rugby Football Union
56 Lansdowne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4

The closing date for applications is 4th June 2004

Applications through email can be sent to recruitment@irfu.ie