The Director of Coaching plays an integral part of the IRFU rugby operations and will have a pivital role within Munster rugby.

The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to operate within an ambitious, challenging and successful rugby environment and we are looking to hear from candidates who can:

• Design and deliver “world-class” rugby coaching techniques and systems.

• Bring high levels of success within competitions. • Maintain our position as one of the “top” Teams in Europe. • Develop a planned approach for player and coach development. • Implement a tailored fitness, strength and conditioning programme for players.

The successful candidate will have:

• a minimum of 2 years coaching experience at this or a higher level. • a proven track record of coaching professional rugby at a similar level. • a high level of personal ambition and desire for success. • strong communication, leadership and presentation skills. • a positive and proactive approach to coaching rugby. • an ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders.

If you would like to apply for the position please send a detailed letter of application combined with an up to date Curriculum Vitae to the address below. Alternatively, you may email your application to: recruitment@irfu.ie

Mr Maurice Dowling Director of Human Resources Irish Rugby Football Union Ballsbridge Dublin 4

The closing date for application is Wednesday 23rd March 2005.