Kenya Rugby has advertised the head coach position for the Kenya Lionesses, the country’s women’s national team.

KCB rugby boss Dennis Mwanja was the last coach to lead the side.

Mwanja was in charge when the Lionesses failed to qualify for the Rugby World Cup in the qualifiers held in Tunisia.

Felix Oloo on the other hand led the side all through to the Tokyo Olympics before quitting to take up a coaching role abroad.

Individuals with at least three years of experience as head coach in a division one club or elite squad are eligible for the position.

“The Kenya Rugby Union seeks to fill the position of the Head Coach, Kenya Women’s’ Sevens National Team reporting to the Director of Rugby for the effective overall management of the Kenya Sevens Team,” reads part of the advertisement.

All applicants are expected to submit their applications by June 20, 2022.

The rugby coach’s responsibilities

Applicants must hold a World Rugby Level 2 coaching certification in either sevens or fifteens rugby and only Kenyan citizens are eligible for the position.

The coach’s responsibilities will include developing and coordinating overall game strategy and technical approach. 

The tactician will also be in charge of coordination and supervision of training programs based on game strategy and technical approach, as well as production and accountability for the final training program. 

The coach will also file the season plan and periodic reports at the secretariat with the Director of Rugby. 

The coach should be able to balance team needs and goals with those of the Kenya Rugby Union administration, set the season’s playing goals and objectives, and lead the planning, preparation, and implementation of the season’s performance program in consultation with the Director of Rugby.

Plan, record, deliver, and evaluate all training sessions and tournaments, as well as oversee the player selection process for both is also one of the responsibilities.