Grade Development Coach

Sportspeople; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Harbour Rugby Club is seeking Expressions of Interest for the position of Grade Development Coach for the 2027 season, to lead the 3rd Grade program with a strong focus on player development. The role involves working closely with the Head Coach and Senior Coaching Group in a high-performance environment.

The coach should be enthusiastic, aspirational, and prepared to drive standards and accountability across the Grade program, including player progression from Colts to Grade Rugby.

Qualifications

• The Grade Development Coach will lead the West Harbour 3rd Grade program with a strong focus on player development.
• A key focus will be strengthening the connection between 3rd and 2nd Grade, aligning coaching, playing philosophy, standards and expectations.
• The role will work closely with the Head Coach and Senior Coaching Group, with exposure to the top squad and senior coaching environment.
• Remuneration will be determined based on experience, qualifications and suitability for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the West Harbour 3rd Grade program with a focus on player development and progression toward 2nd and 1st Grade.
• Strengthen links between 3rd and 2nd Grade, ensuring aligned coaching, standards and playing philosophy.
• Collaborate with the Head Coach and Senior Coaching Group and engage with the top squad and senior environment.
• Support the transition of Colts into Grade Rugby and help identify emerging talent.

Job description

West Harbour Rugby Union Football Club Limited

• Contract/Temp

30 Sep 2026

Description

West Harbour Rugby Club is seeking Expressions of Interest for the position of Grade Development Coach for the 2027 season.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and aspirational coach looking to take the next step in their coaching career and use the role as a platform to develop their coaching experience within a high-performance senior rugby environment.

West Harbour Rugby Club is on the move. We are committed to building a club that is recognised for its high-performance environment, strong standards and clear expectations, both on and off the field. The Grade Development Coach will play an important role in helping drive this direction within our Grade program.

The successful candidate will lead the West Harbour 3rd Grade program, with a strong focus on player development and preparing emerging players for progression into 2nd and 1st Grade. A key focus will be strengthening the connection between 3rd and 2nd Grade, ensuring greater alignment in coaching, playing philosophy, standards and expectations.

The Grade Development Coach will work closely with the Head Coach and Senior Coaching Group, with the opportunity to engage closely with our top squad and senior coaching environment. This will provide valuable exposure and development for an ambitious coach while helping create a more connected pathway throughout the Grade program.

The role will also play an important part in supporting the transition of players graduating from Colts into Grade Rugby, identifying emerging talent and helping players reach their potential.

The Coach We Are Looking For

We are looking for a coach who is passionate about developing players, eager to learn, ambitious in their own coaching journey and committed to creating a positive, professional and high-performance environment.

Importantly, the successful candidate must be organised, prepared and willing to take ownership of the program. They will be expected to actively drive the standards, expectations, preparation and accountability of the 3rd Grade group and ensure players understand what is required to perform and develop within the West Harbour Grade program.

This is an opportunity for a coach who wants to do more than simply run training sessions. We are looking for someone who wants to contribute to the broader program, develop players, establish strong relationships with the senior coaching group and play a genuine role in raising the standards of the club.

We aim to appoint the successful candidate by October 2026, providing an opportunity to build relationships with graduating Colts players, contribute to recruitment and retention, and become involved in planning for the 2027 pre-season commencing in November.

Remuneration: Remuneration will be determined based on the successful applicant’s experience, qualifications and suitability for the role.

Expressions of Interest are now invited from suitably qualified and experienced coaches.

We are looking for someone who is ready to develop, contribute and take the next step in their coaching journey at West Harbour Rugby Club.