Head of Rugby Pathways & Player Development

Rugby; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waratahs are seeking a Head of Player Development to lead identification, recruitment and progression of male players across NSW into the Waratahs Development program. The role drives the Pathways model (Satellite Academy) for Junior, Youth and Senior Academy, grounded in LTAD and world-class coaching standards.

You will manage a multi-disciplinary team, deliver talent depth plans, and coordinate with performance staff to ensure pathway players reach Super Rugby Pacific level and beyond,

Qualifications

• World Rugby Level 3 qualification and high performance coaching credentials.
• Bachelor or master level degree in sports administration, coaching or science.
• Minimum five years at senior level in player development delivery.
• Experience leading national-level projects and multi-site talent pathways.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain LTAD-aligned talent identification and tracking.
• Lead talent development coaches across NSW within the Waratahs framework.
• Produce development profiles, plans and bi-annual progress reports.
• Create recruitment/retention strategies and three-year depth charts.
• Manage budgets and annual operational plans for Player Development.

Skills

Athlete development

Talent planning

Rugby development systems

High performance framework

Coach development

Life-skills development

Education

Bachelor or Master in sports science/administration with coaching focus

Job description

The Waratahs are seeking a Head of Player Development to lead identification, recruitment and progression of male players across NSW into the Waratahs Development program. The role drives the Pathways model (Satellite Academy) for Junior, Youth and Senior Academy, grounded in LTAD and world-class coaching standards.

You will manage a multi-disciplinary team, deliver talent depth plans, and coordinate with performance staff to ensure pathway players reach Super Rugby Pacific level and beyond,