The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is the governing body of the sport in Ireland, with approximately 150 staff and 150 professional rugby players across the four Branches of the Union. We are currently seeking applications for the position of Academy Manager, whose responsibility it will be to manage and co-ordinate the Provincial Academy in our Munster Branch.

Reporting to the Provincial Academy Board, Director of Rugby and the CEO of the IRFU Munster Branch, the Academy Manager will possess the following:
" A minimum of Level 2 coaching status and experience of coaching at both adult and youth levels within the game.
" A complete understanding of the game of Rugby Football.
" Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead, motivate and monitor the work of a team.

Responsibilities associated with the role of Academy Manager will include:
" Co-ordinating and managing the Provincial Academy Programme within the agreed financial parameters.
" Ensuring full compliance with all the skill and conditioning modules set out by the National Academy Board.
" Ensure the provision of all necessary positional specific coaches/ tutors to assist player development.
" To maintain records and provide feedback to the Provincial Academy Board on all players in the system.
" To work closely with all school/club coaches with players in the Academy system.
" To work closely with the medical structures to ensure compliance with agreed protocols.
" To be available to assist in any coaching or development programmes run by the IRFU.

To apply, please forward your Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter of not more than one page highlighting relevant experience to:

Ms. Trish Twomey
Human Resources Administrator
Irish Rugby Football Union
56 Lansdowne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 12th December 2007.

Applications through email can be sent to recruitment@irfu.ie.

The IRFU is an equal opportunities employer.