Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach

The Taranaki Rugby Football Union invites applications for the exciting position of the Bayleys Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach

The successful applicant will have overall responsibility for the Strength & Conditioning of the Bayleys Taranaki Rugby Academy. You will report directly to the High-Performance Manager and also work closely with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and Academy Manager, to develop young up-and-coming rugby players.

You will be joining a very positive, pro-active and passionate team, with the opportunity to directly contribute to the overall promotion and development of the game of rugby in Taranaki.

Key Accountabilities:

• Cover all the gym windows and programmes for both Men’s & Women’s Academy players
• Quarterly testing of Men’s & Women’s players for NZRU KPI’s reporting
• Support for the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, including GPS and skinfolds
• Deliver field sessions and night training, as required

Key Competencies:

• Bachelors degree in Physical Education or Sports Science
• A self-starter with the ability to learn on the job
• Well organised, with excellent time and self-management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidence with the ability to build rapport and respect with people from diverse backgrounds

You will bring your passion for rugby, your energy and drive to develop players and inspire a winning team culture.

This full-time role will be based at Taranaki Rugby Football Union’s offices in New Plymouth.

Submit your CV, cover letter and the completed TRFU application form to:

David Ormrod
High-Performance Manager
david.ormrod@trfu.co.nz

Taranaki Rugby Football Union
PO Box 5004
Westown New Plymouth
4343

www.trfu.co.nz

Applications close at 5:00 pm on Friday 2nd July 2021

Article added: Monday 21 June 2021