Director of Football Talent & Coach Development

SANFL; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role in SANFL

Access to AFL events

Competitive leave entitlements

Discounts with SANFL partners

Job summary

SANFL invites an experienced football development leader to drive player and coach development across the South Australian Talent Pathway, delivering programs for U16 and U18 and shaping high‑performance environments where young athletes can reach their potential.

You will mentor coaches, collaborate with AFL stakeholders and lead a multidisciplinary team supporting technical, physical and wellbeing outcomes while undertaking coaching duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in coaching or related field.
• Level 3 AFL Coaching Accreditation or equivalent.
• Experience in AFL or high-performance sport.
• Proven experience leading staff and developing coaches.
• Knowledge of talent identification and athlete development.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Current SA driver's licence and DHS Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver player and coach development programs across the South Australian Talent Pathway.
• Strengthen high-performance environments and individual player development planning across club and state talent programs.
• Lead academy coaches, physical performance and talent wellbeing functions for holistic development.
• Build relationships with AFL clubs, SANFL clubs, players and coaches.
• Lead development, mentoring and performance support of U16 and U18 coaches.
• Champion child safeguarding, inclusion and culturally safe practices.
• Provide leadership, people development and reporting across the Talent Team.

Skills

Coaching leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning & administration

Education

Bachelor degree in coaching or related discipline

Level 3 AFL Coaching Accreditation

Tools

Hudl Sportscode

Job description

SANFL invites an experienced football development leader to drive player and coach development across the South Australian Talent Pathway, delivering programs for U16 and U18 and shaping high‑performance environments where young athletes can reach their potential.

You will mentor coaches, collaborate with AFL stakeholders and lead a multidisciplinary team supporting technical, physical and wellbeing outcomes while undertaking coaching duties as needed.