Plays rugby professionally in competitions.

Maintains a high degree of expertise in rugby; attends regular practice sessions and undertakes private training to maintain the required standard of fitness; decides on strategies in consultation with coaches; assesses other competitors and conditions at venues; competes in sporting events; adheres to the rules and regulations associated with rugby; undertakes sports promotional activities and television appearances.

• Employees work outside on rugby fields and may work inside in gyms and other indoor training facilities.
• Works outside in all weather conditions.
• Indoor work areas are generally adequately heated and ventilated.

• Light to heavy physical demand.
• Employees frequently stand or walk or run about the work area to develop, maintain and enhance their skills in rugby.
• Employees may occasionally sit when working on strategies and learning about biomechanics etc.
• Stretching or reaching is likely to be required frequently to constantly when playing and warming up and down before a game of practice.
• Squatting or crouching is likely to be occasionally required when playing and warming up/down.
• Contact with water and/or skin irritants is not a significant requirement.
• Twisting of the body or neck is likely to be required frequently to constantly when tackling players and attempting to watch the ball and opposition.
• Lifting, pulling or carrying is not a significant component of the job.
• Bending is likely to be required frequently when playing or warming up/down.
• Repetitive movements are likely to be frequent in relation to kicking the ball.
• Use of hand-held objects/equipment will include balls, sprig tools, nets and cones.
• Mental skills necessary include understanding of the rules and regulations of rugby, biomechanics, communication and organisational.

• A NZ Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some cases particular experience and/or onjob training may be needed. For entry-level positions on-job training is sufficient.
• Registration or licensing is required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.