Hastings Rugby and Sports Club (HRS) is seeking applications for Coaching Positions for the 2024 season for our Premier Men’s (Assistant - backs focus), Women’s (Head coach) and Development (Head coach) rugby teams, competing in the Hawkes’s Bay competitions. 

HRS has a proud, strong and established Rugby history in Hawke’s Bay, with success in all grade competitions. We are proud of our track record in the development of players and coaches to higher honours, both nationally and internationally. We are looking for Senior coaches who have the drive and ability to guide a team as well as the skills and ability to develop players to their full potential.

Applicants need to demonstrate the following:

- Previous coaching experience at Premier or Senior Level would be ideal, but not necessary.

- Ability to improve player skill sets, physically and technically.

- Ability to motivate and mentor players.

- A record of success, underpinned by proven season and game planning skills.

- Has high morals, integrity and values that align with our HRS Club values.

- Foster a strong team culture that helps ensure positive results.

- Form and build positive relationships and communication lines with other coaches and management of all teams.

- Be able to work with players from all walks of life and backgrounds.

- Build and manage strong relationships with all key club stakeholders (Players, Committee, Supporters & Sponsors)

- Need to be organised and have sound management and organisational skills.

Key attributes sought in the appointees include:

- Strong technical knowledge of the modern game, combined with sound coaching and analytical skills.

- Special interest in the objectives of success in the short-term, with the development of individual athletes in a team environment.

- An ability to work with and challenge a group of aspiring rugby players.

- Coaching support will be available.

Please forward a general covering letter, detailing previous experience, any relevant qualifications, your personal goals and reasons for wanting to join our fantastic HRS whanau, to the email address below. 

For more info or to apply contact:

Alistair Crawford (HRS Club Captain)

027 586 4677

aliandcriscrawford@gmail.com

Article added: Saturday 10 February 2024