MOORABBIN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB
Association Incorporation Registration No: A2056
RBN: Moorabbin RUFC
90A Keys Road, MOORABBIN, VIC 3189
PO Box 75 MOORABBIN VIC, 3189
P.O. BOX 2044, MOORABBIN, VICTORIA 3189
Moorabbin Rugby Union Football Club (MRUFC)
Expressions of interest sought - rugby coaches for senior grades and junior grades
MRUFC is seeking expressions of interest for coaching positions for season 2011,
commencing February 2011. Applications close 15 Jan 2011.
Positions are available in both the junior and senior sections across 5 junior teams, U18,
Colts, 3 senior grades and masters (over 30’s).
MRUFC is sometimes referred to as the United Nations of rugby and proudly boasts over
19 nationalities in its teams today. The majority of the players are from New Zealand, the
Pacific Islands and the United Kingdom. This provides an enviable pool of rugby talent
with over 250 registered players.
The Club:
MRUFC had it's official beginnings on January 26th, 1965 at 8pm. This was the time and
date of the Inaugural Meeting for the Moorabbin RUFC, held at the Moorabbin town hall.
The nucleus of players for the new club came from the Marlins, the St Kilda and Kiwis
rugby clubs. The current jersey is actually the former jersey of the Marlins.
Since this time, the club has experienced impressive growth both on and off the field to
the point where it has the largest player base in the Victorian Rugby Union.
In its 45 year history the 'Mighty Rams' have become the most successful club in the
VRU competition having won fifteen 1st Grade Premierships. The club fields teams in all
senior and junior grades and is renowned for the incredible junior talent that continually
evolves from the club.
The MRUFC consistently provides the vast majority of players to the VRU junior
representative sides and some of these players have gone on to play representative
schoolboys rugby for Australia.
Many of the great names of Victorian rugby were proud members of the Rams, this
success from these great teams has been mirrored in recent times by current teams.
It is one of only two clubs in the VRU competition that can boast its own dedicated rugby
grounds and, with recent refurbishment to both the playing surfaces (including the
addition of a 3rd pitch) and significant building renovations the club is able to boast a
first class facility.
Key competencies required :
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Coaching Process Skills
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Team Working & Personal Impact
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Planning and Control
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Self Motivation
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Adapting to Change
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Leading and Helping Others to Learn
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Political Awareness
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Emotional Intelligence and Maturity
As a Junior level coach or assistant coach, you are:
A responsible and qualified coach (level 1, level 2 or level 3). You will rise to the
challenge of being entrusted with the coaching and development the most talented pool of
young rugby players in Victoria and you are committed to the development of young
people.
You are a good communicator with children and young people, organised and will inspire
leadership and excellence within team members. You understand what is required to
motivate young people and enjoy working within a committed and professional
management team within a not for profit organisation.
As a Senior level coach or assistant coach, you are:
An experienced senior grade coach who has a level 2 or level 3 coaching certificate and
has a successful track record in working with young adults and experienced players. You
are self motivated and a good communicator, leader and inspire good performance. You
are organised and have a passion for working within a committed and professional
management team within a not for profit organisation.
MRUFC offers:
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We will support / sponsor successful candidates to undertake training courses to
enhance personal knowledge, skills and coaching experience to realise your rugby
aspirations
Access to coaching some of the most exciting and one of the largest pool of
young highly motivated rugby players in the country;
An opportunity to be part of one of Victoria’s most successful rugby clubs to
make a tangible difference and contribution in the Moorabbin and Bayside
community; and,
Be part of team of highly motivated people who will provide you opportunity for
both personal development and development of sporting and business networks.
VRU Club Competition
The Victorian Rugby Union senior competition was established in 1909 with five teams
namely East Melbourne, Melbourne, South Melbourne, St Kilda and University. The
Melbourne Rugby Club of that time won the first year of the five-team competition for
the new trophy the Dewar Shield (donated by the Scotch Whisky Distillery John Dewar
and Sons). One hundred years later teams still compete for the same Dewar Shield.
The Premier competition is comprised of eight clubs with each club fielding three teams
(Premier 1, Premier 2, and Premier 3). Other senior competitions offered are Metro 2nd
Division with an A & B Grade, Colts (U20), Country, Women and Masters (over 30s).
During this time, a number of clubs have dominated the 1st Grade results. Moorabbin
Boroondara (formerly Kiwis & Kiwi Hawthorn) and Melbourne Rugby Clubs share the
most number of Premierships with 15 apiece.
Moorabbin holds the record for consecutive Premierships, winning six in a row from
1981-1986. Other prominent clubs during this 100 year period include Melbourne
University, Power House and Navy.
Team entries have increased from 144 teams in 2009 to 156 teams in 2010.
The Junior Club team entries have increased significantly in recent years offering 6 age
groups in two year windows from Under 8s to Under 18s, with an A & B grade level in
most of the age groups. Junior Player Pathway games for Under 8s through to Under 10s
(Walla and Mini Rugby) which are played at a common ground location in two zones are
also well established and enjoyed by many.
To register your expression of interest and be part of this exciting period in the
history of MRUFC please contact.
Tim Russell (President MRUFC)
email timrussell@me.com
Tel
+ 61 410 431 001
Applications close 15 Jan 2011.