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HKCR Club Coaching Officer – USRC Tigers RFC

Job Summary

The HKCR Club Coaching Officer will work closely and report to the USRC Tigers RFC Board and HKCR General Manager (Performance) to ensure Performance Coaching is delivered within the Club & HKCR player and coach development frameworks. You will be responsible for coaching the team on and off the field to a standard of excellence consistent and aligned with the values of USRC Tigers RFC and set a playing philosophy that recognizes the team’s strengths, enhances player motivations and encourages player retention and recruitment.


You will support the delivery of the High-Performance environment that allows players to develop and reach their fullest potential.

 

USRC Tigers RFC Specific Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage overall coaching programme for the Tigers Men’s Premiership and Premiership A teams and develop tactical game plans including weekly previews and reviews with Assistant Coaches

• Devise Tigers RFC Performance Player Matrix which highlights key details, and shows positional depth, player progression and succession planning.

• Measure Team performance against outlined and agreed KPIs.

• Oversee the design and implementation of coaching strategies and provide Assistant Coaches with the responsibility and accountability towards specialist areas i.e. Attack, Defence, Forwards etc

• In partnership with Assistance Coaching Staff, develop a training schedule and match day preparation programme to maximize team performance.

• Oversee individual player skill development and player development plans that include performance targets and monitor, assess and record individual player performance and development to provide concise formal and informal feedback throughout the season to players.

• Periodically conduct player reviews with data and evidence of training, match and behavioural performance including areas for ongoing development.

• Fulfil the needs and requirements of the Club in terms of player identification, coaching, recruitment and employment and work within allocated budgets

• Assist with the identification and recruitment of top talent players locally and overseas,

• Support development through contributing to upskilling/workshops aimed at developing Tigers RFC Coaching staff

• Strengthen and solidify the pathway between the Club’s community and performance teams in areas of coaching, style of play and player transition

• Work in collaboration with the GM and the Board to assist with general wider Club programs and sponsors/stakeholder outreach when needed

• Act as a key figurehead and point of contact across the entire Club, including existing players, coaches, ex-players, sponsors, and parents.

• Take on such other duties as are required by the Tigers Board from time to time.

 

Your profile

• Degree level qualification

• World Rugby Level 3 coach (with experience in technical and tactical rugby demands across all positions)

• Minimum of 5 years relevant coaching experience at professional/performance and development levels with   proven high level rugby coaching experience and success

• You must be a quick learner that takes initiative and contributes ideas to the conversation

• You must have excellent organisational and time management skills and can work under pressure and meet deadlines

• You must be a top-class communicator - efficiently communicating between all parties; USRC Tigers RFC, staff members, players, coaching team, and other key stakeholders

• You must be at least a World Rugby Level 3 coach (with experience in technical and tactical rugby demands across all positions)

• You should understand player Talent Identification and demonstrate an understanding of how to engage and transition youth and development players into Senior Performance Rugby

• Able to work independently, self-motivated, responsible, well-organized and be comfortable to work as part of a team.

 

About USRC Tigers RFC

USRC Tigers RFC are one of oldest and most successful Rugby Clubs in Hong Kong. Based at King’s Park in the heart of Kowloon we pride ourselves as being an accessible, inclusive, and egalitarian club that promotes the values of Rugby.


Founded in 1990 we are one of the few clubs in HK that offer a seamless pathway from Minis to Senior professional rugby that over the years has produced countless players for Hong Kong’s Olympic and National Squads.


Our club currently has about 800 playing members across our Senior, Youth and Minis sections. At Senior level we field 5 Men’s and 2 Women’s teams, including 2 teams in the HK’s highest-level Premiership.


We are looking for a Head Coach for our Men’s Premiership team for the 2024/25 season. Applicants will be expected to be a current Head coach or Director of Rugby at Elite Level and/or have played and coached at a high level of elite rugby and are available to relocate to Hong Kong by June 2024 at the latest.

 

Salary offered will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please apply with full C.V. with detailed last salary, expected salary and available date of commencement if you were offered the position to Human Resources Department, Hong Kong China Rugby, Room 2001, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong or by email [email protected] by 12th April 2024.


Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted directly.

Programme Coordinator

Job Summary

This role is responsible to coordinate and support all aspects for the Pathways & Development programme and tours, also assist the admin and logistic support for the Strength and Conditioning division. Work closely and flexibly with Performance Department.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic team and work on one of the most vibrant sports events in the world.


Specific Responsibilities

  • Coordinate all administration and logistic for Pathways and Development Programmes (pitch booking, flights and hotel reservation, visa application, kits order and coordination, internal logistic and communication etc.)
  • Maintain database for players profiles, tour information, game results etc.
  • Record and recognize expenses for all the programmes and tours, as well as arrange monthly payment on a timely manner.
  • Assist with admin and logistic support for the Strength and Conditioning division.
  • General office duties and supporting services, not limit to logistics and storage control.
  • Work flexibly within the Performance Department to assist, where required.

 

Your Profile

  • Degree or equivalent
  • 1-year relevant experience
  • Excellent communication, excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail
  • Good interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate and influence
  • Able to work independently, self-motivated, responsible, well-organized and be comfortable to work as part of a team
  • Fluency in Cantonese and proficiency in English is essential, bi-lingual preferred


Benefits

  • Offering growth potential
  • Company insurance policy
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment, contributing to the growth and success of the organization

 

Salary offered will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Please apply with full C.V. with detailed last salary, expected salary and available date of commencement if you were offered the position to Human Resources Department, Hong Kong China Rugby, Room 2001, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong or by email [email protected] on or before 27th March 2024.


Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted directly.

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