1. QUALIFICATIONS
 Essential: Minimum WRU Level 3 coaching qualification or equivalent recognised.
Desirable: A formal qualification or considerable experience in the rugby industry or management.
2. EXPERIENCE
Essential: Minimum of three years experience within the rugby coaching environment or equivalent. This experience will have been gained in a practical environment and, preferably, at different levels of the game
Desirable: Experience of coaching at a high performance level.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and competence within coaching environment.
3. KNOWLEDGE
Essential: Understanding and awareness of the issues facing high performance coaching, teaching and instructing.
An understanding of the practical, educational/vocational and social needs of 16-21 year old elite young players
A working knowledge of the Skills,Conditioning and Analytical requirements of the Performance game
Desirable: A working knowledge of the culture and organisation within the Welsh Rugby Coaching structure.
An understanding of the needs of coaches within a high performance environment.
4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Planning and Delivery    
Essential: Ability to work effectively under pressure and within strict deadlines
Ability to prioritise own workload and balance conflicting demands
Able to maintain accurate records and produce clear and concise quantitative and qualitative reports
Problem Solving and Decision Making    
Essential: Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
Ensure that, where appropriate, decisions are in consultation with and to the satisfaction of internal and external partners
Ability to work on own initiative and to produce innovative solutions to complex problems
Communications and Influencing    
Essential: Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
An ability for both written and oral communications through the medium of Welsh
Management and Leadership    
Essential: Ability to gain support and commitment from coaches and colleagues to achieve the required outcomes for all elite young rugby players.
Commitment to continuous personal professional development
Teamwork and Personal Impact    
Essential: Ability to work effectively as part of a geographically varied disciplinary team
Ability to work effectively through remote management principlesPossess a strong desire to achieve high standards of professionalism, customer service and quality
Other Considerations    
Essential: A positive attitude to Information Technology in carrying out the responsibilities of the post.
An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities in employment and sport
An understanding of individual responsibility in complying with the Health and Safety policies and arrangements.
Ability to work irregular and antisocial hours as required including work outside normal hours, at evenings, weekends and public holidays
The job description is subject to change pending review by the role holder and their line manager
If candidates wish to apply for the role they should submit a CV and covering letter to hr@wru.co.uk

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Time Commitment: Wednesday 5:30 to 6:30 plus one Sunday game per month
Deadline for application: Ongoing

Contact: James Chapron
Email: mr_c_happy@hotmail.com
Phone: 07929 548 001

Location: Cardiff Area
Interested in Grounds-keeping

Location: Cardiff
Interested in Coaching: Experienced Level 3 Coach recently relocated from West Wales looking for Under 16 or Youth Team