Christchurch Football Club Announces New Junior Club Captain

Christchurch Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Brocket as the new Junior Captain. Tim has been an integral part of the club, starting as a junior player before high school and later playing for the Colts, where he formed some of his closest friendships.

In 2016, a friend helped Tim return to the club as a coach, a role he has enjoyed for the past eight years. During this time, his children, Hudson and Isla, also played rugby at the club, with Isla transitioning to netball last year. His increasing involvement with the junior side led to a full committee role, where he has worked with a dedicated team to ensure junior members enjoy their time at the club.

Taking on the role of Junior Captain comes with mixed emotions for Tim, as it follows a period of working closely with Hunter, whose leadership he describes "has been truly inspiring". Hunter leaves behind big shoes to fill, but Tim and the junior committee are committed to continuing his legacy.

"It’s been incredibly rewarding to work alongside such a dedicated group of people, all focused on ensuring our junior members enjoy every moment of their time at CFC. I am honoured to take on this role and look forward to working with the junior committee to build on the fantastic work Hunter has done," said Tim Brocket. "Our focus will remain on ensuring our junior members have a positive and enjoyable experience at Christchurch Football Club."

Rugby Development Manager Role

The CFC Board is excited to announce, because of additional funding, we can extend this position to a full-time permanent role.

Full Time Position

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified person to lead the development of rugby for all levels of the Christchurch Football Club.

The Rugby Development Manager is responsible for providing leadership, management, and the delivery of the rugby programme within the club. The aim of the rugby programme is to provide a culture of sustained rugby development in the Club which aims to achieve the best possible match results and the highest possible placing in CRFU competitions for all teams plus ensure players, coaches and volunteers have an enjoyable CFC experience.

Key Tasks & Functions:

• In conjunction with Rugby Leadership Team, General Manager and Technical Advisor establish a comprehensive rugby plan, with vision, values, standards, and protocols for CFC-teams
• Communicate, share, and implement this plan/programme-to managers, players and coaches
• Provide clearly defined roles KPI’s to teams-management, ensuring they contribute to the team’s ability to achieve pre-determined goals-KPI’s
• Produce an annual plan-focus on retention-recruitment for all aspects of rugby.
• Assist with the CFC Academy, including identification, selection, planning with players-trainers-coaches, implement programme-support
• Manage the review, appointment and or reappointment of all team management on an annual and timely basis
• Lead and manage a comprehensive player identification and recruitment programme

Day to Day:

• Work with and support selected schools and clubs for the recruitment of players
• Provide leadership and support to all club teams
• Manage all CFC-CRFU rugby administrative requirements
• Oversee and assist with the development of the Junior club
• Close liaison and, assistance, implementation of training/coaching programmes with Juniors
• Oversee, working with coaches the development and implementation conditioning-training skills programme-adult teams
• Manage the ordering, allocation storing of team clothing working within budgets
• Ensure all player registrations -subscriptions are processed and completed annually
• Assist in the promotion of the club to prospective players-managers- coaches
• Promote CFC as a safe, enjoyable, healthy club that will help create a positive environment and culture
• Meet with coaches-managers on a regular basis-track and report v goals
• Assist the ground staff ensuring playing fields and facilities are ready/safe for training -match day requirements

Qualifications/Skills:

Qualifications and Skills that would be beneficial.

• Tertiary qualifications in Sports Management, and or proven sports management experience.
• Understand and have a working knowledge of the game of rugby
• Proven people experience/skills

How to apply:

Applicants should include a covering letter attached to a full CV detailing relevant experience and qualifications.

Apply to:

CFC Chairperson

C/ craig.calder@christchurchpark.co.nz

Applications close 5pm Monday 31 March

Article added: Monday 17 March 2025