Purpose

Working within the ACT Brumbies Professional Rugby department and reporting to the ACT Brumbies Director of Performance and the ACT Brumbies Head of Elite Pathways, the ACT Brumbies Academy Forwards Coach will play a critical role in recruiting, developing and retaining rugby’s best developing forward talent within the ACT Brumbies Academy program.

Key Accountabilities

Lead the Forwards Coaching of the ACT Brumbies Academy Programs

• Lead the forwards coaching across the ACT Brumbies Academy including lineout, maul, scrum and defensive collision
• Ensure that the forwards coaching methodology (ACT Brumbies Game Model) is aligned between the ACT Brumbies Academy program and ACT Brumbies professional program
• Coordinate Junior Age ACT Brumbies Academy, including Super Rugby U16, and coaching or appointing relevant coaches
• Coaching assistance for the Super Rugby Pacific senior men's program
• Mentor ACT Rugby Club Forwards Coaches via professional development opportunities and coaching appointments within the ACT Brumbies Academy system
• Work closely with the Head of Elite Pathways and Head Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach to design and implement programs to grow the next generation of ACT Brumbies players
• Identify the next generation of ACT Brumbies from within and outside of the ACT
• Attend all relevant matches, training and tournaments as outlined in the ACT Brumbies Academy and National program schedule

Coaching, Learning & Development

• Lead the development and implementation of periodised coaching and training plans
• Coordinate and deliver team, player reviews (training and playing) and maintain records via coordinated effective systems
• Support the education and development of coaches working within ACT Brumbies Elite Development Pathways
• Align to IDP processes for relevant ACT Brumbies Academy players

National Program Alignment

• Support coaching within national programs when available
• Maintain all reporting and deliverables in line with obligations within the national high-performance agreement
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the national academy staff

Organisation Contribution

• Be available to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of media
• Support the ACT Brumbies Rugby Union with relevant appearances and presentations when available

Capabilities, Experience & Qualification Requirements

• Passion for the development of rugby players
• Outstanding and proven ability as a forwards coach at an elite level
• Industry education and accreditation
  • Level 2 and Smart Rugby
  • Level 3-4 coaching accreditation is desirable
• Excellent understanding of the components that contribute to a high performing rugby program
• Strong ability to collaborate
• Excellent people management and communication skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, which will include weekends
• Ability to travel internationally and interstate