Provincial Talent Coach - Forwards Specialist

at  Connacht Rugby

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent communication and organisational skills
The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, players and the wider Connacht Rugby community.
Good personal development skills
Effective Leader with excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work on own initiative and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel/ PowerPoint/Outlook/Teams)
Proficient in Sportscode and HUDL applications
Full clean drivers licence

ROLE AND PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Responsible for ensuring the delivery of the Connacht PTS programme, National Talent Identification and National Talent Development programmes within the province for male players (U16 – U20).
Ensuring effective NTS and PTS programmes exist through which elite players are identified and developed with a view to entering the Provincial Academy pathway.
The role will require specific forward related coaching skills with particular emphasis on scrum, lineout and breakdown.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and co-ordinate the National Talent Identification and National Development Programmes in the province as directed by the National NTS & Talent ID Manager, Head of Elite Player Development & Academy Manager.
Profile, develop and manage key performance plans and feedback for identified male players within the pathway (U16-U20)
Work within an integrated service team to ensure delivery of key; Technical, Tactical, Strategic, Physical, Nutritional and Mental skills, Athletic profile, nutrition education / application.
Maintain an accurate and up to date database of identified NTS and PTS players (depth charts, IPP’s etc.) across dedicated IRFU and Connacht Rugby platforms.
Manage the Connacht PTS squad with full responsibility for selection and deselection decisions.
Coaching portfolio within the Connacht PTS squad. This will involve coaching at PTS Regional sessions, PTS Training Days and the PTS Summer Programme.
Potential coaching portfolio in National Age Grade Squads.
Identification and nomination of National and Provincial Age Grade Representative male squads
Attendance at Connacht schools and clubs matches to identify, track and monitor identified players to ensure consistency of performance and to also scout for potential talent not yet identified.
Assist and deliver coaching courses, seminars and player clinics, specifically within the performance pathway.
Complete all administrative duties required by the National Talent ID & Development Manager, IRFU Elite Player Development Manager and Connacht Academy Manager
Attend seminars and coaching courses as directed in order to assist self-development.