Rugby Development Officer

The Rugby Development Officer will deliver a regional plan that improves the quality of coaches and the game of rugby in clubs and schools across all stages of the LTPD programme.  The successful candidate will have IRFU stage 3 coaching qualification (or equivalent) and either a relevant third level qualification coupled with a minimum of 3 years practical experience of Irish Rugby as a player, coach, referee or other volunteer or 5 years practical experience of Irish Rugby as a player, coach, referee or other volunteer.

It is essential that they have 2 years coaching experience at LTPD stage 3, experience of delivering development programmes to a high standard, practical experience of analysing, developing and co-ordinating support services to clubs and schools and experience of dealing with volunteers in a support capacity.  They should have access to a form of transport that will permit them to meet the requirements of the post in full, have the ability to work unsociable hours, including evenings & weekends and be eligible to work and live in the UK at the closing date for applications.

Having excellent organisational ability, the ability to critically review performance processes and deliver a quality outcome, influence others positively, excellent written and oral presentation skills, clarity in decision making, well developed time management skills, being able to work alone and as part of a team and computer literate is key.

This is a permanent full-time position, covering the South Region, subject to the receipt of ongoing funding from the IRFU.  To apply, please download a detailed job description and person specification and complete the online application form. The closing date for completed application forms is strictly no later than 9:00am on Monday 12th August 2019.

Applicants are strongly advised to read the guidance notes at the start of the application form prior to completion.  CVs or emails expressing an interest in the position without completing the online application form will be disregarded.

The IRFU is an equal opportunities employer and as such welcomes applications from all persons regardless of race, creed, gender, disability, family status or sexual orientation.