Head Coach — Elite Youth Rugby Academy

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing accommodation

Career development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Relocation support

Health and wellness benefits

Provident fund

Job summary

Rugby Academy Kimberley is seeking a highly motivated Head Coach to lead and develop our elite youth rugby program in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will drive player development across technical skills, tactics, conditioning and mental resilience, while mentoring staff and collaborating with parents and management.

The role requires a deep passion for rugby, strong coaching credentials (World Rugby Level 3 or equivalent) and a proven ability to inspire young athletes to reach higher levels of

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high-performance youth rugby coaching.
• Proven track record of developing talented players and achieving competitive success.
• World Rugby Level 3 certification (or equivalent).
• Extensive knowledge of rugby tactics, player development principles, and strength and conditioning.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate young athletes.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Experience in talent identification and recruitment.
• First Aid certification is required.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement long-term player development programs aligned with the academy philosophy.
• Conduct coaching sessions focusing on skill acquisition, tactical awareness, and game strategy.
• Scout and recruit promising young rugby players from various backgrounds.
• Oversee physical conditioning and nutrition guidance for all players.
• Develop and implement match-day strategies for all teams within the academy.
• Mentor assistant coaches and coaching staff, fostering professional growth.
• Monitor player progress and provide regular feedback through performance analyses.
• Ensure a safe, positive, disciplined training and playing environment, adhering to safety regulations.
• Communicate with players, parents, academy staff and external stakeholders.
• Represent the academy at rugby forums and events.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Talent identification

Player development

Communication

Education

World Rugby Level 3

First Aid Certification

Job description

Rugby Academy Kimberley is seeking a highly motivated Head Coach to lead and develop our elite youth rugby program in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will drive player development across technical skills, tactics, conditioning and mental resilience, while mentoring staff and collaborating with parents and management.

The role requires a deep passion for rugby, strong coaching credentials (World Rugby Level 3 or equivalent) and a proven ability to inspire young athletes to reach higher levels of