Job Description
WRU National Women’s and WRU Match
Officials S&C Coach
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Salary
WRU National Women’s and WRU Match Officials Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Band 5
Location
Regional Centre of Excellence
Hours of work
Standard working hours will normally be 35 hours per week.
This role may require the candidate to work extended hours, evenings and
weekends as required, including time overseas.
Responsible to
Responsible for
WRU National Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach.
WRU Performance Programme Manager.
WRU National Match Officials Manager
WRU National Women’s Rugby Manager
WRU Women’s Head Coach
N/A
Contractual Status
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Role Summary
Primary
 To co-ordinate, deliver and develop strength and conditioning services
to the Wales Women’s Senior and Seven’s rugby programs.
Fixed Term, 2 years
Subject to 6 month probationary Period (New Employees)
Secondary
 To co-ordinate and deliver strength and conditioning support to WRU
Match Officials.
Key Relationships
Key Responsibilities, Tasks and
Activities
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National Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach
WRU Performance Programme Manager.
WRU Head of Physical Performance
WRU National Women’s Rugby Manager
WRU National Match Officials Manager
WRU Women’s Head Coach
WRU Women’s Medical Team/Physiotherapists/Coaches
Overview
 To effectively co-ordinate and implement the delivery of all aspects
of Strength & Conditioning support to members of Wales Women’s
national squads with reference to the WRU Elite Player Physical
Development Model (EPPD)
 Ensure S&C service delivery at national training camps and in
competition
 To both improve existing, and cultivate satellite S&C coaching &
facility networks to support women’s program
 Implement and run the National EPPD testing battery of strength
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and conditioning tests as required throughout the season
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Oversee S&C service support program to Match Officials program in
consultation with National Match Officials Manager.
Provide data on the WRU Elite Match Officials to IRB lead on S & C
at predetermined times of the season.
Strengthen and evolve the current match officials training
programme
Assist the NA S&C coach with implementation of selected elements
of the WRU National player pathway through delivery of coaching
CPD events and by overseeing and co-ordinating specific pathway
programs as required to support elite men’s game.
Co-ordinate and organise TID events in conjunction with WRU
National Women’s rugby manager and coaching staff
Key Outcomes
 Demonstrate a methodical and systematic ability to plan and coach
physical development in all the key areas of athletic, functional &
technical development (as measured against EPDP Physical
Development Model benchmarks of testing/assessment)
 Demonstrate administrative ability in the performance
enhancement area by keeping accurate and up to date records and
providing punctual information as requested by relevant WRU staff
Within Women’s Program
 Development of sports specific physical qualities of Wales Women’s
international Sevens, 15s and development squad members with
the overall objective of preparing these players to train and
compete at highest level.
 In-conjunction with the WRU National Women’s Rugby manager
establish long term plans for each individual player with regular,
timely review periods, and rehabilitation programmes to address
any issues that impede the player’s physical development or
recovery.
 Adhere to National testing protocols and use National Fitness
Database to monitor and report on trends and developments within
all relevant squads.
 Assist in establishing a positive professional culture within the
Women’s program in adherence with the WRU standards & values
Inside International campaigns
 Effectively design and implement a periodised Strength &
Conditioning programme for Wales international Women’s
programs in consultation with WRU National Women’s Rugby
manager and WRU Women’s Head Coach
 Implementation of all PPD (Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition,
Sports Science and recovery modalities) as per the National PPD
protocols
Within Match Officials Program
 Ensure the timely running of IRB mandated physical performance
testing protocols in consultation with National Match Officials
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manager
Provide direct service support to identified Elite Match Officials with
regards to strength and conditioning to ensure attainment of IRB
mandated fitness standards
Co-ordinate nutrition program support to Elite Match Officials
Where appropriate identify and facilitate appropriate
communication methods, including workshops, to inform and
educate non-elite Match Officials in the effective use of strength
and conditioning
Other
 Co-ordinate implementation of National EPPD testing battery of
strength and conditioning tests with identified player pathway
squads from men’s game as part of annual program auditing in
conjunction with WRU Compliance staff
 Pathway coach education and curriculum development tasks as
required
 Assist WRU at all requested testing days as required (Academy,
NAG, Seven’s, Senior National Squad)
 Ensure maintenance of all WRU issued equipment, commitment to
protection of all private athlete information and WRU work
resources, and adherence to data protection and research
guidelines as outlined by National Academy Strength and
Conditioning Coach and HR
 Implement and reinforce the WRU Code of Behaviour and Conduct
expected of WRU staff and players
 Duties & tasks as directed by the National Academy Strength &
Conditioning Coach and/or the WRU Head of Physical Performance
Continued Professional
Development
 The WRU are committed to providing CPD for the successful candidate.
We expect the successful candidate to undertake available training
courses and research to enhance personal knowledge, skills and
experience as well as complete specified CPD tasks as directed by
National Academy S&C coach.
 Attend relevant training courses/seminars/workshops as required to
assist with CPD as directed by the Head of Rugby Performance and
Development.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
 Minimum of 3 years full-time experience as a Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Desirable
 Experience working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with both
female and male elite athletes, particularly in a team sports environment
Essential
 A qualification at degree level (or equivalent) in sports science or related
area specializing in the area of physical preparation of elite athletes
Desirable
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Other
Key Competencies
UK Strength and Conditioning Association Accreditation, or ability to
obtain it within 6 months
 Excellent IT Skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Skills & Qualifications
 Valid UK driving licence is required.
 This role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check
 Team working & personal impact
 Planning & control
 Attention to detail
 Leading others
 Helping others to learn
 Communication & influencing
 Emotional intelligence
Please refer to the WRU Competency Framework for full details regarding
these competencies.
Acknowledgement
Employee Signature:
Name:
Date:
Line Manager Signature:
Name:
Date:
The job description is subject to change pending review by the role holder and their line manager.
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