Head of Rugby

Waverley College; Waverley; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Waverley College invites applications for the Head of Rugby. This is a 3 year contract with potential permanency, to start as soon as possible.

The Head of Rugby leads a quality, innovative program and oversees planning, preparation, and development of coaches and teams from years 5 to 12. The role requires high performance culture, mentoring, and strong relationships with students, staff, parents and external partners.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or above Coach Accreditation.
• Experience coaching high-level rugby and developing players and coaches.
• Experience managing a large rugby program with budget and staff development.
• Strong verbal and written communication and stakeholder relationship building.
• NSW Working with Children Check, First Aid and CPR accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Develop an all-year-round Rugby Academy with resources, funding, facilities and equipment to support player and coach development in a high performance environment.
• Ensure compliance with CAS regulations and other governing bodies.
• Analyse data on performance, player statistics, game results and metrics to inform decisions.
• Recommend and manage tours.
• Recruit, train and evaluate the performance of coaches.
• Conduct regular sessions to align coaches with Academy goals.
• Lead program development and budget oversight for a large Rugby operation.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, Old Boys and external partners.

Skills

Coaching experience

Budget management

Staff development

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Coach Accreditation or higher

Job description

Waverley College invites applications for the Head of Rugby. This position is a 3 year contract with the potential for permanency, to start as soon as possible. The Head of Rugby is the driving force providing a quality, innovative and visionary Rugby program leading the planning, preparation, development and leadership of coaches and our teams. The person is accountable for fostering a high performance culture, mentoring and role modelling positive relationships and sportsmanship of our players from years 5 to 12.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an all-year round Rugby Academy ensuring the necessary resources, funding, facilities / equipment are available to support player and coach development and operate in a high performance environment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and standards, including those set by the Combined Associated Schools (CAS) and other governing bodies.
• Analyse data on the Academy’s performance, including player statistics, game results and metrics to inform program decisions and identify areas for improvement.
• Recommend and manage tours.
• Recruit, train and evaluate performance of coaches.
• Conduct regular sessions to ensure alignment of coaches with Academy goals.
• Level 2 or above Coach Accreditation.
• Experience coaching high level Rugby with success in player and coach development.
• Experience managing a large Rugby program including budget management, staff / coach development and program development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including students, staff, parents, Old Boys and external partners.
• An understanding of CAS sports or experience in a similar school association.
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid and CPR accreditation.

Waverley College is a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition and you are required to be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the community.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.