Lansdowne FC are inviting applications for the role of Head Coach for the launch of our newly formed Women’s Senior Team.
This marks an exciting new era for Lansdowne FC. Our men’s sides have had huge success in recent years, and the club is equally ambitious for our future women’s teams.
The club has excellent facilities and our players play on one of the most iconic playing surfaces in international rugby. Our recent acquisition of Claremont Road will expand our rugby facilities even further.
The Coach:
- Have a good understanding of Ireland’s women’s and girls game and the rugby landscape through previous coaching or playing experience.
- Have experience and a proven track record of achievement in developing players, including late beginners and players from other codes, to reach their potential.
- Management and organisation skills to lead the club’s women’s rugby program while leading assistant coaches, captains, and other volunteers.
- Ability to lead, motivate and engage ladies and girls’ players throughout the club.
The Role:
- Act as the head coach for the women’s club XV
- To coordinate with assistant coach(es) and Manager and plan/deliver appropriate fundamental skills, understanding of the game in challenging training sessions.
- To act as the head coach and prepare players on match days for the women’s club team.
- Support the club in player recruitment, retention, and development, and engage with the youth girls programme.
- Most importantly to create a thriving, enjoyable and competitive environment for the players to learn and play rugby.
- Reporting to the Director of Rugby
Interested coaches should email their applications and CV to Enda Bohan, Chairman of Rugby Lansdowne FC, info@lansdownerugby.com by Thursday, 10th August. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
