The Director of Women's Rugby is responsible for leading, developing, and growing the Gordon Rugby Club Women's Program. This role provides strategic direction across all women's teams while creating a high-performance, inclusive, and enjoyable environment that supports players from community level through to representative rugby.

The role oversees recruitment, culture, operations, coach management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure the women's program's long-term success and sustainability.

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop & implement the strategic vision for the Gordon Women's Rugby Program.
• Foster a positive, inclusive & high-performance culture aligned with Gordon Rugby Club values.
• Build strong relationships with coaches, players, volunteers, sponsors & club stakeholders
• Represent the women's program within the club and wider rugby community

Coach Development

• Recruit, mentor, and support coaches across all women's teams (XV's & 7's).
• Facilitate coach education and professional development where applicable.
• Ensure consistency in coaching philosophy throughout the program.
• Conduct regular coach reviews and feedback sessions in collaboration with the Head of Coaching & Mentoring.

Recruitment & Retention

• Working with the Director of Rugby & Women’s Head Coach to develop recruitment strategies to attract new players.
• Maintain & build relationships with schools, universities and community clubs.
• Implement initiatives that improve player retention and engagement.
• Support transitions from junior to senior women's rugby.

Program Operations

• Work with the Women’s Head Coach, Director of Rugby & General Manager to coordinate season planning, training schedules, and competition logistics.

• Assist with budgeting, equipment management and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with Rugby Australia, NSW Rugby and club policies.

Community & Club Engagement

• Promote the women's program through club events and community initiatives.

• Assist in securing sponsorship opportunities and maintaining sponsor relationships.
• Encourage strong connections between the women's program and the broader Gordon Rugby Club.
• Support promotional activities, social media and community engagement.

Key Selection Criteria

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in either the women’s rugby or rugby coaching space is desired.
• Ability to develop players and coaches.
• Understanding of player pathways, specifically for women.
• Current coaching accreditation, WWCC, First Aid desirable.

Key Performance Indicators

• Player retention and growth.
• Improved team performances.
• Representative player progression.
• Coach development.
• Positive culture and stakeholder engagement.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about women's rugby.
• Organised, proactive and accountable.
• Resilient and collaborative.
• Committed to an inclusive environment.

Reporting To

• Director of Rugby & General Manager

Direct Reports

• Women's Team Coaches, including Women’s Head Coach
• Women's support staff, including Strength & Conditioning, Team Managers & volunteers

Employment Expectations

• Ideally attend one training per week throughout the season, plus matches and club events.
• Participate in planning meetings as needed.
• Maintain professional standards.
• Act as an ambassador for Gordon Rugby Club.