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.
Key Accountabilities
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
