Rugby Development Coach & Playing Lead

Canterbury Rugby Union; Rangiora; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterbury Rugby Union is seeking a Game Developer – Coaching and Playing to deliver world-class coaching and player development across all grades in North Canterbury (Rangiora) and at Rugby Park in St Albans.

You will lead initiatives in schools, strengthen links with clubs and community providers, and run NZR coaching courses at clubs and schools, fostering growth for club and school coaches and developing resource coaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead participation initiatives in primary and secondary schools offering contact and non-contact opportunities.
• Strengthen connections between schools, clubs, and community providers.
• Deliver coaching and player development programs across clubs and schools including NZR compulsory courses.
• Deliver player development initiatives such as Development Camps, Front Row Factory, and Tackle Clinics.
• Support player identification and monitoring systems as required.
• Lead contact and non-contact rugby experiences in primary schools (including Rippa).
• Deliver rugby programmes that improve teenage retention and support representative coaches’ development.
• Work with a high-performing Canterbury Rugby Union team and uphold our values of Manaakitanga, Maia, and Urutaunga.

Job description

Canterbury Rugby Union is seeking a Game Developer – Coaching and Playing to deliver world-class coaching and player development across all grades in North Canterbury (Rangiora) and at Rugby Park in St Albans.

You will lead initiatives in schools, strengthen links with clubs and community providers, and run NZR coaching courses at clubs and schools, fostering growth for club and school coaches and developing resource coaches.