The Head of Academy will lead the strategic rebuild and long‑term development of the Worcester Warriors player pathway, creating a sustainable system that identifies, develops, and transitions the best young talent from the region into professional rugby.
This role is central to the Club’s ambition to re‑establish Worcester as one of England’s leading producer academies. The postholder will create a high‑performance environment that reflects the club’s values of ambition, resilience, community connection, player‑first development, and sustainable excellence.
Academy Rebuild & Strategy
* Design and implement Worcester Warriors Academy vision from U15 to Senior squad
* Build a clear "Worcestershire talent to Warriors First team" progression model
* Align Academy philosophy with Senior team playing identity
* Establish measurable KPIs around player progression and pathway success
* Lead Academy governance in line with Champ Rugby and future Prem Rugby standards
* Support the Club’s long‑term ambition to return to top‑flight rugby
Player Development
* Oversee all Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
* Manage integrated coaching across technical, tactical, athletic development, medical, nutrition, psychology and lifestyle
* Build strong transition support from U18 into senior Champ Rugby environment
* Create opportunities through senior training integration, dual registration, BUCS partnerships, local loan clubs, second XV fixtures
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