Irish Rugby : Provincial Rugby : News : Physiotherapist

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 Physiotherapist will deliver best practice sports physiotherapy services to the Munster Squad based in Limerick, in partnership with the Provincial Physiotherapist and Doctor(s). The Physiotherapist will also liaise and work with medical, fitness and coaching staff on all physiotherapy related issues within the Munster Squad.

This is a 2 year fixed term position and the successful candidate will have:

Essential:
• Chartered physiotherapist degree or equivalent;
• A minimum of two years post graduate experience as team physiotherapist to a professional sports team;
• Excellent communication skills;
• The ability to work well within a team environment.
• Excellent organisation skills;
• Excellent computer skills;

Desirable:
• A post-graduate qualification in sports and/or musculoskeletal physiotherapy or sports science;

If you would like to apply for this position please e-mail a detailed letter of application along with an up-to-date Curriculum Vita to Claire Cooke at no later than 5pm Thursday 13th September 2012.

Munster Rugby is an equal opportunities employer.