Rugby Participation across Schools / Engagement Programmes and Clubs

• Develop links between senior clubs, junior clubs, schools and coaches
• Collect participation data and information across schools, clubs and age groups to identify key focus areas for retention and growth.
• Ensure the delivery of the player and coach registration process.
• Facilitate relationships and act as the catalyst between clubs and schools / programmes to ensure a seamless transition for players to progress from schools / engagement programmes to club rugby programmes.

Player Development

• Assist in the development of school and club competitions that will provide inclusive, competitive, safe and enjoyable rugby experiences.
• On a case by case basis, assist in establishing successful and thriving rugby programmes that cater to the school or club participants’ development.
• Deliver specific rugby skills sessions.

Coach Development

• Promote opportunities for school and club coaches’ development.
• Implement and facilitate the delivery of courses and upskilling sessions
• Recruit and educate appropriate resource coaches to assist with delivering specific programmes.
• Align coach development opportunities with existing player development sessions.

Build Relationships with:

• SRU Rugby Development Commission, Competitions Commission and National Team Coach
• Domestic School and Tertiary Institution Rugby Committees (MOE, ACSIS, POLITE, SUNIG, etc.)
• All Domestic Junior & Senior Clubs
• World Rugby Get Into Rugby (GIR) Program Director

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience working in sport development.
• Excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft Office and Google Products.
• An understanding of the clubs and school rugby environment in Singapore.
• An understanding of the needs of coaches within the community environment.
• Experience in project and event management

Key Competencies

• Able to strategise and implement programme towards the long term player development pathway
• Able to work to serve the best interests of the Union
• Strong team player
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and energetic approach