RUGBY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, MUNSTER

The IRFU are currently accepting applications for the position of Rugby Development Officer based in Munster. Click for more details …

The IRFU are currently accepting applications for the position of Rugby Development Officer based in Munster. The Rugby Development Officer is an integral part of the IRFU rugby operations and the successful applicants will join a team of Development Officers, employed throughout the country, working on the development, promotion and growth of the game of rugby. The main duties involved are:

• Visits to schools and clubs to develop all facets of the game of rugby
• Promotion of rugby to its playing / coaching public in a positive, safe and healthy manner
• Delivery of a series of tailored, focussed and high quality rugby development programmes and initiatives
• Organising, participating and delivering coaching courses and player clinics
• Attending rugby coaching and development seminars and coaching courses
• Coordinating, organising and administering rugby operations and procedures as assigned by the Provincial Development Manager

The successful candidates will have:

• A strong academic background
• Previous knowledge and playing experience of rugby
• Strong communication, leadership and presentation capability
• Positive and proactive approach to coaching rugby
• Ability to present and teach in an effective manner

If you would like to apply for these positions please send a detailed letter of application combined with an up to date Curriculum Vitae to the address below. Alternatively, you may email your application to recruitment@irfu.ie

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

The closing date for application is Friday 17th December 2004.