Head of Rugby Pathways & Player Development

NSW Waratahs; Sydney; In loco; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NSW Waratahs seeks a Head of Player Development to lead long-term talent pathways and ensure a pipeline of players into Super Rugby Pacific. The role drives LTAD-aligned identification, development, recruitment and retention across NSW, including the Satellite Academy network and junior to senior levels.

The post requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, and a strong track record in national-level talent development programs, with a focus on high-performance standards within the Waratahs

Competenze

• Five years' experience in player development delivery at senior level.
• Two+ years leading national-level projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary talent development teams.
• Budget accountability in performance programs.
• Experience managing multi-site talent pathways.
• Proven recruitment and succession planning capabilities.

Mansioni

• Develop LTAD-aligned identification and tracking of male talent across NSW.
• Lead recruitment and retention strategies and annual development plans.
• Oversee a three-year depth chart for player recruitment and retention to feed Super Rugby Pacific.
• Manage player development budgets in coordination with leadership.
• Deliver an annual development plan and monitor progress.
• Champion the Waratahs Pathway and Satellite Academy model across academies.
• Collaborate with Waratahs Director of Performance and national stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with LTAD principles and Waratahs Way criteria.

Conoscenze

LTAD-aligned talent development

Strategic pathway leadership

Talent recruitment & retention

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Performance pathway planning

Formazione

World Rugby Level 3

World Rugby Level 4 High Performance Coach

Bachelor/Master in sports administration, coaching or science

Postgraduate qualification in coaching/leadership/high performance

First Aid and CPR qualifications

Smart Rugby accreditation

Strumenti

Smart Rugby accreditation

Descrizione del lavoro

NSW Waratahs seeks a Head of Player Development to lead long-term talent pathways and ensure a pipeline of players into Super Rugby Pacific. The role drives LTAD-aligned identification, development, recruitment and retention across NSW, including the Satellite Academy network and junior to senior levels.

The post requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, and a strong track record in national-level talent development programs, with a focus on high-performance standards within the Waratahs