Coach Development Leader

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The Taranaki Rugby Football Union was established in 1885 and is based at Stadium Taranaki in the heart of New Plymouth. The vision of Taranaki Rugby is to create memorable experiences.

Taranaki Rugby is a proud provincial union with a strong rugby history built on community and culture across all levels of the game.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Coach Development Leader to join our team. This role is responsible for leading the growth, education, and support of rugby coaches across Taranaki. The successful candidate will deliver quality development programs, provide guidance and resources, and help strengthen the coaching pathway to ensure a positive experience for all participants.

Check out our website to see what we are all about!

Job Purpose

• Support all Community Coaches, this includes but is not limited to Senior coaches, Secondary School coaches and Ferdie coaches.
• Implement coach development tools, ensuring local delivery is aligned to best practice.
• Coordinate and deliver coaching workshops, practical sessions, and on-the-ground support to meet local needs.
• Ensure all coaches in Taranaki are registered.
• Ensure all registered coaches of players in all grades complete annual Small Blacks and / or Rugby Smart accreditation.
• Ensure 100% of registered teams have at least one assigned RugbySmart or Small Blacks accredited coach.
• Deliver World Rugby accredited coaching development programmes annually.
• Develop and facilitate a yearly coaching calendar that outlines the initiatives planned for the calendar year.
• Develop a coach pathway / framework to show the systems / support provided for all coaches.
• Develop a female coaching focus / target group, who are provided with support and development to progress through the coach pathway / framework.
• Administer 'The Coaching Gig' app and any other coaching resources / tools as required.
• Create quality coach development content.
• Create coaching session templates for different age groups.
• Provide quality coaching sessions to coaches and players.
• Ensure all players and coaches have access to quality training and coaching resources.
• Ensure all TRFU CRDO's / Game Development / Participation staff are up-to-date with current coaching practices.
• Manage the TRFU Coach database and ensure it is up to date and holds all relevant information to enable regular contact with registered coaches.
• Promote and implement NZR and TRFU policies to enhance coach education.
• Co-ordinate workshops based on games identities, culture and planning for example - front row sessions, tight 5 workshops, skills and kicking workshops, planning and preparation workshops and contact workshops to provide continuous professional development opportunities for coaches.
• Ensure coaches are provided with constant communication and have opportunities to provide feedback, suggestions and or issues.
• Ensure Taranaki has a range of coaches to service the diverse community.
• Support with the appointment / review of TRFU Rep Coaches. Inparticular with our junior representative campaigns and ensuring these programs run effectively.

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Applications close on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, or earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed.

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