Vacancies
Referee Education Officer
The Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union (the Union) along with the Counties Manukau Rugby Referees Association (CMRRA) are seeking applications for a Referee Education Officer to manage the development, promotion and implementation of initiatives that increase the recruitment, retention, training and education of referees. To achieve this aim this full-time role based in Counties Manukau, will be responsible for the delivery of training, resources and services along with promoting best practices to referee associations, the Union, schools, and clubs as well as providing education opportunities for players, coaches, media and fans in the Laws of the Game and the role of the referee.
The Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union was formed in 1955 and encompasses a vast catchment area, including Manurewa Rugby Club in the north and extending down to the Te Kauwhata Rugby Club in the south. The region also spans from Waiuku Rugby Club in the west to Beachlands Maraetai Rugby Club in the east.
The purpose of the Union is to grow, empower and inspire our people through rugby and we are on a mission to be the pride of our community. It all starts with a healthy community game and that’s where you’ll come in.
Ideally, candidates would have experience in the following areas:
- Recognised referee experience
- A background in sports administration
- An understanding of the game of rugby and the Laws of the Game
- Proven relationship management and networking skills
- Excellent planning, time management and organisational skills
- Ability to train referees, coaches, and referee coaches
- Outstanding communication skills – both written and verbal
- Presenting or facilitating at training workshops
To be considered for this role, you must be a leader with the necessary skills to help drive the Union’s strategic plan in our community. This must be backed up by strong personal qualities and a management style that connects, grows & inspires our people. You must have excellent rugby acumen be technically and tactically proficient in all areas of the modern game and have an absolute passion for the sport at the grassroots level. In addition, you must be a champion for the referees in our game and be hungry to help see it thrive within our region.
Applications, including a cover letter, can be sent to the Head of Community Rugby Matt Megaw at matt.megaw@steelers.co.nz. The closing date for candidates to submit applications is Friday 8 August, 2024.
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Counties Manukau Representative Teams Coach
Counties Manukau Rugby Union is now accepting expressions of interest for Coaches for the following Representative Flagship teams in 2024:
- U85’s Men
- Sevens Men
- Sevens Women
- Under 18
- Boys
- Girls
- Under 16
- Boys
- Girls
If you are passionate about providing quality rugby experiences for adult and young adult rugby players, please apply to coach one of these teams.
A generic Job Description can be found here. All applicants need to submit a:-
- Covering Letter
- with a clearly stated “Coaching Philosophy”;
- which team, or teams in priority order you are applying for;
- and stated preference area of coaching eg. forwards, backs, set piece, attack, defence, skills etc.
- Rugby Resume
via email to Counties Manukau Rugby Union’s Head of Operations – Dale Tucker Dale.tucker@steelers.co.nz
Applications close Sunday 28th April 2024
