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Head of Men’s High Performance
Fiji Rugby Union
Promotes the appreciation of the sport of rugby union in Fiji and manages the Flying Fijians, Fijiana, Fijian Sevens and Fijiana Sevens
Job Posted- 24 Apr 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- Fiji
Closing date- 3 May 2026
Reports to: General Manager High Performance (GM HP)
Direct Reports:
• Fiji U20 Head Coach & Staff
• Fiji U18 Head Coach & Staff
• Academy Coaches
• High Performance Training Centre Staff (Coaches, S&C, Medical)
• Talent Identification (TID) Leads
ROLE PURPOSE
The Head of Men’s High Performance (Pathways) is responsible for the design, leadership, and execution of Fiji Rugby’s Men’s High Performance Pathway System, ensuring a seamless pipeline from schools, clubs, provincial rugby → national age-grade teams → elite programs (7s, Drua, Flying Fijians).
The role will identify, develop, and transition world-class Fijian players and coaches through a structured, measurable, and performance-driven pathway aligned to Fiji Rugby’s long-term ambition:
• Flying Fijians: Consistent Top 4 World Ranking
• Fiji 7s Men: Olympic Gold & World Series Dominance
• Fiji U20: Consistent Top 4 at Junior World Championship
• Fiji U18: Competitive with Tier 1 Nations (NZ, AUS, Europe)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 High Performance Pathway Leadership
· Lead and implement the Men’s High Performance Pathway Strategy (U16–Elite) aligned with the 2026–2036 HP Plan.
· Establish a clear national pathway framework:
o Schools → Provincial → U16 → U18 → U20 → 7s/Drua → Flying Fijians
· Ensure alignment across all national programs (Men’s 7s, U20, Drua, Flying Fijians).
2.2 Talent Identification (TID) & Recruitment
· Lead local and diaspora TID system (Fiji, NZ, Australia, UK, Europe, USA)
· Plan and execute annual national TID camps and scouting frameworks in collaboration with HP Staff
· Work with:
o Schools Rugby
o Provincial Unions
o Overseas Clubs
· Work with Fiji Rugby Performance Analysis/Data Team on management of a live national player database system (U16–Elite)
2.3 Elite Player Pathway & Academy Management
· Oversee Elite Player Pathway Academy (Men):
o 30 Apprentice Players
o 30 Elite Academy Players
· Ensure:
o Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
o Strength & Conditioning benchmarks (Bronco, GPS, VALD)
o Skill development aligned to international standards
· Track and transition players into:
o Fiji U20
o Fiji 7s
o Fijian Drua
o Flying Fijians
2.4 National Age-Grade Programs Oversight
· Provide strategic and operational oversight of:
o Fiji U20 Program
o Fiji U18 Program
· Ensure:
o Alignment of game model with Flying Fijians
o Performance benchmarking vs Tier 1 nations
o Integration with international competitions (Oceania, SANZAR U20, JWC)
2.5 Coaching & Staff Development
· Identify and develop in consultation with High Performance Heads of Departments and Rugby Development Unit:
o Coaches
o S&C Coaches
o Medical Staff
o Performance Staff
o Match Officials
o Team Managers
· Align and Consultation with Rugby Development Unit:
o Identification of suitable personnel for attendance to professional development and pathway development
o Embed HP standards into grassroots systems
o Coordinating HP Coaches, Medical, Performance, Match Official Staff to co-deliver professional development workshops/courses/training for Fiji Rugby Pathway development.
· Support growth opportunities for identified talented coaches, MO, S&C Coaches, Medical Staff, Team Managers in the Fiji Rugby pathways for further training, exposure, inclusion into the national programs (local → national → international).
2.6 High Performance Centres & Systems Integration
· Coordinate with all High Performance Training Centres (HPU) and Staff:
o Programming standards
o Athlete monitoring systems (TMA, GPS, VALD, AIA, Hudl, Teambuilder)
o Medical & recovery protocols
· Ensure standardization across all centres nationally.
2.7 Integration with Fijian Drua & National Teams
· Work closely with:
o Fijian Drua HP Staff
o Flying Fijians Coaching Team
o Fiji 7s Programs
· Ensure:
o Player readiness for professional rugby
o Seamless transition into elite environments
o Alignment of training loads and performance standards
2.8 Performance Monitoring & Reporting
· Establish clear KPI dashboards across all programs:
o Player progression rates
o Physical benchmarks
o Competition outcomes
· Deliver monthly and quarterly reports to GM HP and Board.
How to Apply
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