Loughrea Rugby Club seek Development Officer

Loughrea Rugby Club seek Development Officer

The purpose of the position is to promote and develop Rugby in the catchment area of Loughrea RFC according to the needs of the club as per the agreed Season plan.

CONTRACT
32 weeks / 15 hours per week

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Club Rugby Development Officer will report directly to the Rugby Participation Manager of Connacht Rugby. The Club Rugby Development Officer will also form a close operational relationship with Loughrea RFC and will be in constant communication with the club, including providing up to date progress reports on a monthly basis.

EXPERIENCE / BACKGROUND / EDUCATION

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in rugby and will have experience of coaching and/or playing the game.
It is desirable that the candidate has an IRFU Coaching Children or Coaching Youth Award.
Previous experience of coaching young people from the age of 7 to 18 is a requirement.
Previous experience of working/volunteering in a club, school or community environment is a requirement.
A third level qualification in a sports relation discipline would be beneficial.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Be approachable, friendly and open with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
Ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
Be extremely well organised.
Conscientious and trustworthy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Full clean drivers licence and access to own transport.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Loughrea RFC Club Rugby Development Officer will be responsible for:

Working towards the agreed Loughrea RFC Season Plan and delivery on the objectives within.
Delivery of appropriate training sessions within St Raphael’s & St Brigid’s Secondary Schools with the aim of developing teams in both schools. Deliver sessions in local National Schools as appropriate.
Introduction and development of a culture of playing rugby within participating schools and groups.
Organisation and management of festivals and blitzes according to need.
Organisation of weekly, monthly timetable with stakeholders.
Available as a coach and player development resource to Loughrea RFC according to the needs identified in the Loughrea RFC Season Plan and in agreement with the Club and the Rugby Participation Manager.
Provision of up to date reports to Loughrea RFC Committee.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Actions and behaviours will ensure Connacht Rugby and Loughrea RFC are viewed in a professional manner.
Delivery of the Loughrea RFC Season Plan.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply via this link with a cover letter and up to date CV. The closing date for applications is 12pm on Thursday, 25th August 2022.

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