Elite Rugby League Assistant Coach — Pathway & Performance

Brisbane Tigers; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane Tigers are seeking an experienced Assistant Coach to join our Hostplus Cup coaching team for the 2027 season. Working closely with the Head Coach and the broader football and high-performance team, the Assistant Coach will play an important role in preparing the team for sustained success.

You will contribute to planning, delivering and evaluating coaching sessions, lead areas of the program, review performance using video and data, and support player development within the Tigers

Qualifications

• Coaching experience within an elite, semi-professional or professional rugby league program.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary rugby league techniques, systems and strategies.
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate effective coaching sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Coach in planning and delivering the Hostplus Cup football program.
• Lead designated areas of the team’s attacking, defensive or positional program.
• Plan and deliver high-quality field, unit and individual coaching sessions.
• Contribute to weekly team selection, game planning and opposition analysis.
• Review training and match performance using video and performance data.
• Provide clear, constructive and individualised feedback to players.
• Work collaboratively with performance, medical, wellbeing and football operations staff.
• Support the development and progression of players across the Brisbane Tigers pathway.
• Help establish and maintain high standards of preparation, performance, discipline and behaviour.
• Build trusted relationships with players, coaches, staff and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Video analysis

Opposition analysis

Player development

Communication

Education

Rugby league coaching accreditation

Working with Children Check/Blue Card

First aid & CPR certifications

Job description

Brisbane Tigers are seeking an experienced Assistant Coach to join our Hostplus Cup coaching team for the 2027 season. Working closely with the Head Coach and the broader football and high-performance team, the Assistant Coach will play an important role in preparing the team for sustained success.

You will contribute to planning, delivering and evaluating coaching sessions, lead areas of the program, review performance using video and data, and support player development within the Tigers