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Leinster Rugby Senior Women’s Team Athletic Development Coach
Leinster Rugby
Leinster Rugby is one of the four professional provincial club rugby union teams from the island of Ireland and the most successful Irish team domestically. They compete in the United Rugby Championship and the European Rugby Champions Cup.
Job Posted- 24 Apr 2026
Status- Part Time
Location- Ireland
Closing date- 1 May 2026
Leinster Rugby would like to invite applications from suitably experienced and qualified coaches for the position of ‘Athletic Development Coach’ for the Leinster Rugby Senior Women’s team.
The Leinster Rugby Senior Women’s team and the annual Interprovincial series are a highlight of the rugby calendar.
The Leinster Rugby Women’s team won the Interprovincial Championship as recently as 2024 and finished as runners-up last year. With 20 new caps last season and a number of players featuring internationally, this is an exciting opportunity to build on this success for the 2026 season.
The Leinster Women’s Athletic Development Coach will be responsible for leading the athletic development programme for the Senior Women’s squad. Working closely with the Head Coach and Player Development and Pathway teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in the physical preparation of the team for interprovincial competition.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and delivery of the athletic development programme leading up to and including the 2026 Interprovincial Series.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A recognised qualification (degree/diploma) in the area of strength and conditioning, sports science, physical education, or human movement.
- Excellent knowledge and coaching skills in all areas of athletic development.
- Previous working experience in rugby union or related sport.
- Understanding of the Women’s game and the player pathway in Ireland.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with athletes and staff.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- A personal commitment to ongoing professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the design and delivery of all athletic development, recovery and game preparation elements for the Leinster Rugby Senior Women’s team.
- Capture, store and manage all athletic development testing and training data and ensure that it is reviewed and informs athletic development plans for all players.
- Review and report on delivery of athletic development programme, providing feedback on player physical profiling and individual development plans.
- Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performance team environment.
- Work effectively with rugby, medical, analysis and administrative staff to enable optimal team preparation.
Personal Attributes
We are seeking a coach who:
- Is passionate about developing players and enhancing the Women’s game.
- Leads with integrity, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Brings innovation, creativity, and adaptability to a part-time high-performance environment.
- Embraces collaboration and values building strong relationships across the game.
Time Commitment
This part-time position will be over a three-month fixed-term period and will require flexibility for evening training sessions, weekend matches and occasional events, as well as planning and coordination duties throughout the season.
How to Apply
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