Head Of Fitness: Munster Rugby

Applications are invited from suitably qualified personnel to lead a team of Strength & Conditioning coaches within Munster Rugby. This exciting and challenging position will play a critical role in the on-going development of players in Munster.

The main responsibilities of the role will include;

• Co-ordinating a team of Strength & Conditioning Coaches in designing, delivering and monitoring pre-season and in-season squad physical preparation.
• Ensuring alignment between the academy, development and senior programmes and,
• The implementation of the IRFU development programme.

Reporting to the Head Coach, Munster Rugby and the IRFU Head of Fitness, the successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in a senior fitness or strength and conditioning position, ideally within a professional rugby environment.
• Recognised degree in physical education, human movement, sports science or equivalent.
• An industry recognised certification in strength and conditioning.
• Excellent coaching skills in all areas of high performance strength and conditioning.
• An appreciation of the structures of Irish rugby and the Long Term Player Development pathway.
• Excellent people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.

The successful candidate must be available to take up the position as soon as possible.

To apply, please forward your Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter of not more than one page highlighting relevant experience to recruitment@irfu.ie or alternatively to Human Resources Department, Irish Rugby Football Union, 10-12 Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

The closing date for applications is 13^th September 2013.