ROLE PURPOSE - Lead the National identification and development underpinning pathway programs, Academies and initiatives across men 's rugby 15s and 7s to develop a pipeline of high quality (internationally ready) playing, coaching and staff talent for future national senior teams
- Planning, program development, management and operations of National Underage campaigns, coaches and staff
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES- Under the technical direction of National Head Coaches men's 15s and 7s, design, develop and implement talent development programs and initiatives that accelerates player development towards national team representation and performance
- Build strong relations with universities, clubs and other stakeholders responsible for the daily training environments for USA Rugby men's high potential players
- Aligned with the specific game model/style and associated positional profiles, work with talent development coaches across the country (with a focus on HP rugby geographical 'hot spots') to identify, develop and retain talent in age and stage of development appropriate programs
- Oversee national underage campaigns ensuring appropriate preparation and staffing towards international competitions, tours and events
- Ability to plan and lead all camps and training activities in related to preparing the National U18/U19/U20 and/or U23 program
- Build the systems, processes and education/training for a decentralized network of coaches and talent scouts to capture and monitor player development
- Regularly report progress of playing talent to the Head Coaches and explore / facilitate opportunities for enhanced 'top up' development opportunities fin national senior environments where appropriate for the most prodigious talent
- Develop creative and pragmatic low cost, high impact player development solutions where required across the system
- Lead and role model high performance behaviors and a winning mindset, while embedding values and standards that unite and inspire the USA Eagles and the broader rugby community
DELIVERABLES (WHAT SUCCESS WILL LOOK LIKE FOR THIS ROLE)
- Men's 15s and 7s talent development plan, systems and programs/initiatives designed and implemented
- Oversupply of talent that meets national pathway physical, technical, and tactical standards developed through the programs/initiatives increasing the competitive selection pressure for both men's 15s and 7s national senior teams
- Trusted relationships with the respective coaches and key internal/external stakeholder ensuring solutions that focus on year-round co-development for pathway players across club, college, and academies
- High quality preparation and performance progression overtime of National underage teams at international tournaments and events
- Accurate records management, systems and tracking of talent shared and accessible to key national program staff
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCESQualifications:- Tertiary qualifications in sports coaching, teaching, management, business, or a related field (essential)
Experience:- Proven experience as a Academy Manager or Head Coach within a high performance rugby environment- men's program expertise highly desirable
- Demonstrated success in designing and developing HP rugby programs particularly in resource constrained environments
- Direct experience in pathway and age grade program development necessary to accelerate the identification of and skillset growth of players, coaches, and staff
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in the trends of the international game
Competencies:- Intimate knowledge of the USA Rugby landscape including key stakeholders
- Extensive experience in working with the 20-23 age group in high performance environments
- Deep understanding of setting strategy, executing on plans and monitoring impact within a high performing team culture
- Track record of making performance decisions based on clear strategic priorities and in alignment with senior teams
- Strong systems development skills, with a high level of organization and proven communication abilities
- Experience in managing teams to deliver performance within a psychologically safe performance environment
- Demonstrated learning capacity and ability to adapt and resolve complex programs in a timely manner.
Reporting: This position reports direct to the GM & HC M15s who reports to the General Manager of High Performance. There is dotted line reporting and technical direction from the National Head Coaches Men's 7s Program.
Job Questions:- Please attach your CV below
- Please attach a Cover letter outlining: - Your Coaching or performance philosophy - A statement of purpose as to why you are interested in this position specifically and would be a good fit
