REGIONAL COACH POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Head Coach
Reporting to:
Junior Elite Coach
Major Interactions:
Junior Elite Coach
Assistant Coach
Team Manager
The Head Coach role is a key leadership position within the regional rugby program and is
responsible and accountable for the leadership and delivery of the rugby program and the setting
of standards applicable to this higher level team program. The Head Coach position is the major
decision making position relating to rugby within the team management structure.
Responsibilities:
A.
RUGBY PROGRAM
Design of program content in consultation with Junior Elite Coach
Leadership and implementation of team philosophy and culture
Performance and program review
B.
COACHING/TRAINING
Participate in coach development workshops
Development and leadership of playing styles and systems
Development and leadership of game plans (including opposition review)
Coaching of specific team, unit and individual components; delegation of other components
Design of session outlines and session plans
Attendance at all match, trainings, and assemblies as outlined in program schedule
C.
SELECTION
Attendance at Club / School matches, and regional trials as selector
Duties as a voting selection panel member
Abiding by selection policy and process
Selection decision communication
D.
STAFF
Leadership and direction of staff
E.
PLAYERS
Carrying out player communication schedule (including team meetings)
Player reviews –post program (September)
Key Dates:
July 2015
August 2015
September 2015
Selection and player identification
Player identification and regional trials / training
Coaches Workshop
State Champs
Requirements:
Availability for all key events and weekly training sessions
 At least 2 sessions per week inseason (Aug-Sept)
 Coaching workshops
 Club / School matches during current season as selector
 State Championships
Level 1 Rugby Union Coach accreditation (pre-requisite)
Level 2 Rugby Union Coach accreditation desirable
SmartRugby accredited
Proven coaching experience including selection
Proven high level leadership experience
Excellent, proven communication abilities