A rare opportunity has arisen to be a part of the Ospreys' highly esteemed development pathway as U16s West Team Manager.
This summer the Ospreys will be launching the U16s programme for 2014-15.
After successfully splitting the current programme to East and West sides last season we aim for the programme to go from strength to strength.
The Ospreys East group is selected from Bridgend, Neath and Aberavon Schools and the Ospreys West group is selected from Swansea and Swansea Valley Schools.
A main group and a development squad will be selected to offer opportunities to around 100 players towards representing their region.
The Ospreys understand that in order to develop players we need to have the right environment for them to develop. As part of the restructure the Ospreys Player Pathway is looking for skilled coaches to deliver the rugby programme based at Morriston Comp on Wednesdays through the summer and Llandarcy Academy of Sport on Mondays through the season.
We are looking for the following volunteer position:
U16s West Team Manager
Their responsibilities will be as follows:
To be responsible for the coherent running of all activities supporting the squad other than the technical aspects. It incorporates but is not restricted to player welfare and discipline, squad travel, kit issue, resource availability, squad records, match and competition reports.
To ensure effective feedback is provided to clubs regarding general squad commitments and concomitant player demands and performance.
To apply for this position or to register interest as a coach please email dowens@wru.co.uk with Coaching C.V and covering letter indicating your preferred role.
Closing date for applications is 31st May
Selection process for successful applications will take place during June with the first session being in July.