AFL Head Coach & School Program Leader (7-12)

Wesley College Melbourne; Saint Kilda Junction; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley College Melbourne is seeking an exceptional Head Coach of AFL Football to provide strategic leadership and oversee our AFL program across Years 7-12 on three Melbourne campuses. This senior role shapes the vision, culture and performance of AFL within the College, driving participation, leadership and personal growth for our students while engaging with the wider football community.

The successful candidate will lead coach recruitment, development and performance, coordinate tours and

Qualifications

• Significant AFL program leadership experience in school, community, or elite environments.
• High-level AFL playing and/or coaching experience is desirable.
• Outstanding leadership and people management skills.
• Experience recruiting, developing and supporting coaching staff.
• Ability to connect with the football community and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the AFL program across Years 7-12.
• Design long-term vision for player and program development.
• Manage coach recruitment, allocation, mentoring and performance.
• Lead professional development of coaching staff across campuses.
• Oversee seasonal, pre-season, and off-season programming.
• Mentor student-athletes on and off the field and promote wellbeing.

Skills

Strategic leadership

AFL coaching

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Wesley College Melbourne is seeking an exceptional Head Coach of AFL Football to provide strategic leadership and oversee our AFL program across Years 7-12 on three Melbourne campuses. This senior role shapes the vision, culture and performance of AFL within the College, driving participation, leadership and personal growth for our students while engaging with the wider football community.

The successful candidate will lead coach recruitment, development and performance, coordinate tours and