JOB DESCRIPTION – Performance Analyst & Skills Coach
Ravenhill Grounds, 85 Ravenhill Park, BELFAST, BT6 0DG
Role Purpose:
- To develop and deliver a world class performance analysis model for
Ulster Rugby; and;
- To work with the Head Coach to devise and implement a skills
programme for all Ulster contracted players.
Accountable to:
Operational – Head Coach
Functional - Director of Rugby
Key Relationships: Ulster Rugby Management team
Ulster Rugby Contracted Players
IRFU Performance Analysis staff
Ulster Rugby & IRFU Ulster Branch Staff
Provincial Age Grade Management teams
Location:
Team training facilities & match venues
Contract Type:
Fixed term – 2 years
Key Responsibilities:
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Capture, prepare and analyse data from competition and training and deliver
performance analysis support to enhance Head Coach, coach feedback and player
development.
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Undertake the technical and tactical profiling of elite players within Ulster in line with
qualities required to become professional/international players.
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Electronic storage and maintenance of all captured rugby data on the Ulster Rugby
server.
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Attend, contribute to and provide regular reports at all meetings with coaching staff and
others associated with the professional game and high performance programme.
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In consultation with Head Coach and other professional staff, implement and deliver a
rugby skills programme for all contracted players, in particular, those not regularly
involved in match day 23.
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In consultation with Head Coach, develop Personal Development Plans for individual
professional players and to provide individual feedback, both through analysis and
coaching, as requested.
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Coaching support, as requested by EPDM, to Ulster Underage Representative summer
programme.
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Attend national and regional meetings, workshops and training courses as appropriate.
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be
required to undertake additional duties to meet the needs of the organisation.
Performance Measures:
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Weekly delivery of detailed and accurate Ulster Rugby match and training analysis, both
individual and team, as directed by the Head Coach.
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Weekly delivery of detailed and accurate opposition analysis, both individual and team,
as directed by the Head Coach.
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Annually benchmark performance analysis model against other professional
teams/sports to ensure that Ulster Rugby is utilising a system that is fit for purpose.
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Detailed documented coaching and skills sessions as directed by Head Coach.
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Improved individual skill development throughout the playing squad.
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Ensure Performance Analysis expenditure is within budget.
PERSON SPECIFICATION – Performance Analyst & Skills Coach
Applicants must, at the closing date for applications, be able to display and provide evidence of
the following qualifications/training, experience, specialist knowledge, sills/abilities and
behaviours outline below in this person specification.
IRFU (Ulster Branch) reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate short-listing.
CRITERION
Qualifications &
Training
ESSENTIAL
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IRFU (or equivalent) Level 2
coaching qualification
DESIRABLE
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Experience
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Detailed knowledge of the
rules and regulations of rugby
union
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Excellent communication and
presentation skills
Ability to analyse rugby union
High developed interpersonal
skills
Apple Mac literate
Competent in the use of
Sportscode software
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Knowledge
Skills & Abilities
5 years playing or coaching in
a professional rugby
organisation
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Behaviours
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Confidentiality
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Circumstances
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Available to work evenings
and weekends as required
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Have travelled with rugby
teams to professional
matches/competitions
Experience of dealing with
professional performance
analysis
Understanding of the needs of
elite players & coaches in a
high performance environment