In preparation for the new improved Women’s Rugby Super League that will replace the Premiership this coming autumn, Darlington Mowden Park Sharks are looking for a new Team Manager (part time) and Head Coach (full time).
DMP Sharks will be the sole representatives for the North East & Yorkshire in the new Women’s Rugby Super League and this is a great opportunity to join this progressive club at a crucial and exciting time in the development of the women’s game.
If you are interested in applying for the position of Head Coach the deadline for an expression of interest is Friday 4th May. You can find further information on both roles here but a brief description of the requirements for the position of Head Coach is as follows:
The role will involve the remote management of satellite sites across the region which will incorporate rugby coaching, medical service and strength and conditioning.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Experienced UKCC Level 3 coach (essential)
Experience managing relationship with remote service providers (essential)
Experience working in a full time professional coaching environment (desirable)
Experience monitoring and evaluating individual development plans for a large squad (desirable)
Proactive in the use, interpretation and application of analytical information (including but not limited to, GPS and video analysis) (desirable)
RESPONSIBILITIES
To create an innovative and exciting Super League programme leading the talent pathway in the North East and England
To develop and foster strategic relationships to expand the Sharks network and enhance performance
To lead the coaching team responsible for the Sharks squad (1XV, Development and Junior Academy) including being the lead coach of the Super League team on match days and throughout the season.
To liaise with remote service providers including but not limited to medical professionals, strength and conditioning coaches and performance staff from partner institutions.
To work alongside home nation and international coaches to support the development of representative players.
Squad training and home matches will take place at our home, Mowden Park, The Northern Echo Arena. The Head Coach will liaise and foster relationships with Mowden Park staff and the Director of Rugby who will dedicate one third of their time to supporting the Women’s programme.
The current squad is made up of dedicated players from across the North of England; including players from Tyne & Wear, Co Durham, Teesside and Yorkshire. The successful candidate will create, monitor and evaluate individual development programmes (IDPs) for all 1XV players while having oversight of IDPs of Development Team and Junior Academy players.
The Head Coach will lead a coaching team and will be appointed by and report directly to the DMP Sharks management committee and Mowden Park Director of Rugby.
More information can be found here.
To express your interest in this role please send a CV and cover letter, along with your expected remuneration to sharksloverugby@hotmail.com before Thursday May 4th 2017.
