Vacancy: Munster Sub-Academy Fitness Coach.

The Irish Rugby Football Union is looking to appoint two part time Fitness Coaches to work with the sub-academy players within the Munster Branch.

This is an exciting and challenging position which will play a critical role in on-going development of the fitness of players within the Province.

Reporting to the IRFU Fitness Education Manager and Munster Academy Manager, the main duties of the role are:

• Providing specialist support in the area of physical conditioning to age grade and nominated development players.
• Implementing the IRFU national fitness programme
• Developing an excellent working relationship with schools and youths coaches

The successful applicant will have:

• A recognised qualification (degree / diploma) in the area of physical education, sports science or human movement, along with previous, relevant coaching experience in the area of strength, power training and development.
• Excellent organisation, communication and teamworking skills.
• Previous experience in working with team players.
• An additional qualification in sport related competence (SAQ, functional conditioning etc) would also be an advantage.
• A good knowledge of microsoft office packages.

If you are interested in applying for this position please do so in writing by forwarding an up to date curriculum vitae along with a cover letter to recruitment@irfu.ie or to:

Carmel Brennan
Human Resources Generalist
Irish Rugby Football Union
10-12 Lansdowne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4

The closing date for applications is Thursday 29th July 2010 at 5pm.
Candidates must be available for interview between the 3rd and 6th August 2010.

The IRFU is an equal opportunities employer.