Due to the ongoing success of boys and girls youth rugby this season the IRFU (Ulster Branch) has continued its development of 4 Regional Squads at Under 16 level and 2 Regional Squads at under 17 level along with a Girls Regional Squad at under 18 level.  The Regional Development Squads are the first step on the pathway to representative rugby within Ulster and their aim is to identify and develop players who will hopefully go on and play for Ulster and Irish teams in the future.

The underage Regional Development squads are also an opportunity for coaches and managers who aspire to work with representative teams.

This season the IRFU (Ulster Branch) are looking for coaches and managers who would be interested in fulfilling the following positions within each of the squads.

Under 18 Girls Regional Development Squads
The commitment for Under 18 Girls management will be from November 2008 through to March 2009.
This includes:
· 4 training sessions
· 2 trial matches

Under age Boys Regional Development Squads
The commitment for Under 16 management teams will be from May 2008 through to March 2009.
This includes:
· 4 matches
· 8 training sessions

The commitment for Under 17 management teams will be from April 2008 through to March 2009
This includes:
· 3 matches
· 10 sessions

For a full list of positions available, job descriptions and minimum entry criteria including necessary qualifications and experience please see the appropriate links below.

If you would be interested in any of these positions please complete fully the attached application form detailing how you meet the requirements of this and return to Anita Bayne, IRFU (Ulster Branch), 85 Ravenhill Park, Belfast, BT6 0DG or via email to anita@ulsterrugby.com

All applications should be received by 5pm on Friday 23rd May 2008.

Please note that all of the positions are honorary in nature and that all successful applicants will be required to clear ACCESS NI checks.

If you have any queries regarding these positions please contact Chris Webster, Provincial Development Manager on 028 9049 3111 ext 238.

Click here to download a list of all available positions

Click here for an Application Form for all positions

Click here for Job Description for U16s RDS Manager

Click here for Job Description for U16s RDS Assistant Coach

Click here for Job Description for U16s RDS Head Coach

Click here for Job Description for U17s RDS Manager

Click here for Job Description for U17s RDS Assistant Coach

Click here for Job Description for U17s RDS Head Coach

Click here for Job Description for U18s Girls' RDS Manager

Click here for Job Description  for U18s Girls' RDS Assistant Coach

Click here for Job Description for U18s Girls' RDS Head Coach