Waverley College invites applications for the Head of Rugby. This position is a 3 year contract with the potential for permanency, to start as soon as possible. The Head of Rugby is the driving force providing a quality, innovative and visionary Rugby program leading the planning, preparation, development and leadership of coaches and our teams. The person is accountable for fostering a high performance culture, mentoring and role modelling positive relationships and sportsmanship of our players from years 5 to 12.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop an all-year round Rugby Academy ensuring the necessary resources, funding, facilities / equipment are available to support player and coach development and operate in a high performance environment.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and standards, including those set by the Combined Associated Schools (CAS) and other governing bodies.
- Analyse data on the Academy’s performance, including player statistics, game results and metrics to inform program decisions and identify areas for improvement.
- Recommend and manage tours.
- Recruit, train and evaluate performance of coaches.




- Conduct regular sessions to ensure alignment of coaches with Academy goals.
- Level 2 or above Coach Accreditation.
- Experience coaching high level Rugby with success in player and coach development.
- Experience managing a large Rugby program including budget management, staff / coach development and program development.
- Robust verbal and written communication skills and ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including students, staff, parents, Old Boys and external partners.
- An understanding of CAS sports or experience in a similar school association.
- Valid NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid and CPR accreditation.

Waverley College is a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition and you are required to be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the community.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

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