Girls First XVIII Coach - Football (AFL) | St Kilda Road

Job Description

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading and most respected co-educational independent schools.  With an enrolment of 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, it comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne, at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick, outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana and Lochend, and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes.

We have an opportunity for a Girls First XVIII Coach – Football (AFL) to work with the Head of Football to design a yearly program for the team including pre-season, training development, camps, holiday training, practice matches and APS / AGSV official fixtures. This position is temporary part-time commencing in January 2025.

The ideal candidate will have outstanding time management and organisational skills, be an excellent communicator with internal and external stakeholders, and be someone who values player and personal development. You will support the Head of Football with coach recruitment, conduct post-match reviews and provide player and team feedback.

The Girls First XVIII Coach will understand the needs of athletes, contribute to a positive team environment with a personal commitment to excellence and the ability to positively influence and inspire others. It is expected that the Girls First XVIII Coach attends all training sessions (weekdays, weekends, holidays), designated games and camps, meetings, professional development and any other Wesley College football activities and functions.

Applicants should have national accreditation, football experience as a coach or manager, and coaching experience at a high level.

Please visit www.wesleycollege.edu.au for a position description and to apply online. Applications will only be accepted via Seek or Wesley College website. 

For further information, please contact Brent Thiele, Head Coach – Football at Brent.Thiele@wesleycollege.edu.au. 

Applications close at 5:00pm Sunday 1 December 2024. 

Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may commence prior to the close date. 

Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.