Forwards Coach, Queensland Academy Reds

Working within the Queensland Reds Professional Rugby department and reporting to the Queensland Reds Academy Head Coach, the Queensland Reds Academy Forwards Coach will play a critical role in recruiting, developing and retaining Queensland rugby’s best developing forward talent within the Queensland Reds Academy program.

Lead the Forwards Coaching of the Queensland Reds Academy Programs (U14-U20)

• Ensure that alignment in forwards coaching methodology (Reds Game Model) exists between the Reds Academy program and Reds professional program
• Implement forwards specific core skill programs throughout the Reds Academy program
• Take an active coaching role within nominated Queensland teams within the Reds representative pathway
• Attend all relevant matches, trainings and tournaments as outlined in the Reds Academy and National program schedule

Player Selection/Recruitment & Retention

• Work with the Reds Academy Head of Talent Management to ensure effective, ongoing talent identification

Coaching, Learning & Development

• Lead the development and implementation of periodised coaching and training plans
• Coordinate and deliver team, player reviews (training and playing) and maintain records via coordinated effective systems
• Support coach education and development for coaches working within Queensland’s Elite Development Pathways
• Align to IPP processes for relevant Reds Academy players
• Assist with coaching the Reds men’s program when available

National Program Alignment

• Support coaching within National programs when available
• Maintain all reporting and deliverables in line with obligations within the national high-performance agreement
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the national academy staff

Organisation Contribution

• Be available to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of media
• Support the Queensland Reds/Queensland Rugby Union with relevant appearances and presentations when available

• Passion for the development of rugby players
• Outstanding and proven ability as a forwards coach at an elite level
• Industry education and accreditation
  • Level 2 and Smart Rugby
  • Level 3-4 coaching accreditation is desirable
• Excellent understanding of the components that contribute to a high performing rugby program
• Strong ability to collaborate
• Excellent people management and communication skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, which will include weekends
• Ability to travel internationally and interstate

Please apply by emailing your cover letter and CV to sienna.antico@rugby.com.au by Thursday 13 November.