Irish Rugby : Provincial Rugby : News : Performance Analyst & Skills Coach

IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne has issued a statement following confirmation of Ronan O'Gara's decision to retire from playing professional rugby.

Ronan O'Gara's retirement from professional rugby brings to an end an achievement-packed career that saw him dominate matches in Ireland and around the world in the colours of Cork Constitution, Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.

IRFU provincial and national age grade coaches - Under-18s, Under-19s and Under-20s - and IRFU elite player development staff from the four provinces gathered recently to review their experiences, discuss challenges and align closer to ensure the development of more effective elite players across the IRFU Elite Player Pathway.

The main responsibility of the role is to develop and deliver a world class performance analysis model for Ulster Rugby and to work with the Head Coach to devise and implement a skills programme for all Ulster contracted players.

The ideal candidate will have achieved an IRFU Level 2 coaching qualification, be competent in the use of Sportscode software & be Apple Mac literate, have an in-depth understanding of the rules and regulations of rugby union; have the ability to analyse rugby union; and, have excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

For a full job description & person specification, and to apply, please visit www.ulsterrugby.com/club/jobs

The closing date and time for receipt of applications is 10am on Wednesday 18th July, 2012. Applicants must apply using the appropriate application form and any applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.

Ulster Rugby & IRFU (Ulster Branch) is an equal opportunities employer and as such welcomes applications regardless of community background, sex, disability, gender orientation, race or creed