University of Galway Director of Rugby Call for Applications

The University of Galway Rugby Club will welcome expressions of interest from suitably qualified/experienced people for the role of Director of Rugby.

To apply, lease contact the club chairman Tom O'Regan at: toregan@oregan-solicitors.com before the closing date of 5^th June 2024.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

To manage, inspire, and lead, the club’s players, coaches, and volunteers to greater levels of Rugby performance and professionalism in accordance with the club’s strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Connacht Rugby/IRFU on recruitment, management, development, and retention of coaches for all University Rugby squads. Ensure that coaches receive appropriate training by attending designated coaching/upskilling courses

• Be the Key contact for recruitment and retention of players and related scholarship offerings, including organisation and execution of both University and Club’s scholarship programmes

• Organise recruitment school visits in consultation with the University’s Student Recruitment/Schools Liaison Office. This responsibility includes maintaining a strong relationship with underage feeder clubs

• Promote an interest in match refereeing amongst players and volunteers in conjunction with Connacht Rugby’s Referee Development Manager

• Develop a strong and positive relationship with the University’s Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing so as to maximise the club’s profile with Senior University Management, the Governing Authority, and Academic/Faculty staff

• Liaise with club sponsors, alumni, and supporters, so as to maximise related income streams and communications

• Develop and chair a Rugby sub-committee to ensure that Club Strategy and Rugby Policy is understood, properly disseminated to all levels and translated into practical application

• Report to the Executive Committee on rugby matters and make recommendations forpractical and sensible improvements/initiatives that may be implemented within the cub’s budget

• Set behavioural standard and develop related policies for all club coaches, players, managers, and volunteers

• Liaise with the University’s Building & Estates office (and with the University’s Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing office) on matters such as playing facilities, dressing rooms, social activities space, equipment and playing gear storage, etc.

• Acquire relevant knowledge and operational capabilities of all administrative procedures and systems relating to Player Registration and Eligibility, Garda Vetting, and IRFU annual reporting

 

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