Scottish Rugby
Job Description /
Job Title: / Scotland Women Assistant Coach / Team: / High Performance Rugby: Performance Development
Reports to: / Head Coach / Location: / Murrayfield
Work Pattern: / Fixed Term – 1 year / Date JD Updated: / May 2013
Job Purpose:
To support the Head Coach in the planning and delivery an effective training programme to help prepare players for international rugby, and at the same time, enhance the reputation of Scotland Women’s rugby.
Key Accountabilities: / Associated
Competencies:
To be responsible, as directed by the Head Coach, for developing and implementing the required strategy for your area of expertise within the team. / Teamworking
Personal Accountability
Planning and Organising
To liaise and work with other members of the management team to ensure that all aspects of team coaching, selection and administration are managed appropriately and within acknowledged time constraints. / Teamworking
Effective Communication
Planning and Organising
To support the Head Coach to establish, develop and deliver on training and playing strategies for the team that will achieve the agreed levels of success. / Planning and Organising
Team working
Flexibility
Within your area of expertise, ensure that every player receives appropriate coaching at team and individual levels to support their continued development and also receives appropriate feedback. / Planning and Organising
Facilitating Change
Leading Others
To assist support the Head Coach in generating and maintaining a culture of on and off field discipline and professionalism as set down in the Code of Conduct to support performance success. / Leading Others
Effective Communication
As appropriate, to use video analysis to monitor individual and team effectiveness in order to provide feedback to players and the Head Coach. / Effective Communication
Planning and Organising
To input into team selection. / Effective Communication
To attend club/school matches and other identified environments as directed by the Head Coach on a regular basis to identify potential players. / Planning and Organising
Personal Accountability
To develop and maintain good relationships with clubs and schools, as well as other Scotland Women International Coaches to include providing feedback on players and accurate information on programmes. / Effective Communication
Team Working
To input into the completion of comprehensive end of season report. / Personal Accountability
To support and participate in local and national coaching initiatives as required. / Facilitating Change
Planning and Organising
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Job Description /
Key Dimensions:
Number and Level of staff: / No direct reports
Financial Responsibility: / No financial responsibility
Physical Resource Responsibility: / All training and match kit and relevant IT equipment
Working Environment: / Various but primarily pitch and meeting based work.
Physical aspects of role: / Travelling, movement of equipment
Impact on public image, business success & viability / Some media access therefore some impact on image
Influence in creating a winning team and developing players will have a public/media image
Key Internal and External Contacts:
  • Head of Performance Development
  • Head of Operational Support
  • Head Coach
  • Management Team
  • Scotland Women International Coaches
  • Club and School Coaches
  • Relevant Scottish Rugby staff

Authorities and Limitations:
Shared responsibility for building & sustaining a competitive team
Input into selection for matches
Involved in the planning, preparation and roll out of a programme of training/coaching for the squad throughout the season.
Formally review the performance of individual players and create the appropriate environment for individual improvement based upon regular reviews.
Problem Solving:
  • Consider and develop match tactics to ensure success.

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Person Specification /
Factor / Essential / Desirable
Qualifications and Attainments: / Minimum UKCC Level 2 or equivalent
IRB Rugby Ready
Knowledge and Experience: / Successful track record developing players.
Experience of identifying and implementing individual player development plans.
Knowledge and understanding of Rugby Union and the development of team performance.
Track record of success in previous relevant coaching roles, including within your area of expertise.
Experience of being involved in a successful team.
IT skills & experience, including the use of video analysis systems e.g Focus X2, Sportscode
Confident in presenting to all levels of audience.
Track record of developing relationships and working effectively with partners. / Knowledge of Long Term Player Development principles.
Understanding and knowledge of Scottish Rugby and where Scotland Women U20 Rugby fits into this.
Experience of coaching women
Competencies: / Leading Others
Effective Communication
Personal Accountability
Facilitating Change
Flexibility
Team Working
Planning and Organising
Additional Requirements: / Willing & able to work flexible hours
Driving licence