HEAD COACH

Adelaide University Sport; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Car park

Gym membership

Job summary

Adelaide University Rugby is seeking a motivated Head Coach to lead the performance program for the Men’s Premier Grade and allied groups, establishing high standards, a clear playing philosophy, and a competitive performance culture.

You will mentor coaches across all grades, collaborate with the coaching group to ensure a consistent approach, and support player development from Reserves to Junior teams. This 0.4FTE role offers $60,000–$70,000 per year plus super, car park and gym membership.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance program for the Men’s Premier Grade and allied groups, establishing high standards, a clear playing philosophy, and a competitive performance culture.
• Mentor coaches across all grades, collaborate with the coaching group to ensure a consistent approach, and support player development from Reserves to Junior teams.
• Position Adelaide University Rugby as a destination of choice for players and coaches through high-quality coaching and inclusive culture.

Job description

Adelaide University Sport and Fitness (AUSF) is looking for a motivated and energetic Head Coach to lead theperformance program of Adelaide University Rugby, with primary responsibility for the Men’s Premier Grade program.

The Head Coach will provide whole-of-club coaching leadership, establishing and maintaining the standards, behaviours, playing philosophy and performance culture expected across all grades and playing groups. The role will foster a positive, high-performance and inclusive rugby environment in which players and coaches are supported to develop and perform at their best.

While directly leading the Men’s Premier Grade program, the Head Coach work collaboratively with the club’s coaching group to promote a consistent coaching philosophy, playing style and approach to player development across the club.

A key responsibility of the role will be the development and support of coaches across all grades. This will include providing mentoring, guidance, feedback, coaching resources and opportunities for coaches to build their capability, confidence and leadership skills.

The Head Coach will provide direction, mentoring and support to the Reserves, Women’s and Junior coaching programs, working with those coaches weekly to promote consistency, player development and alignment with the club’s broader rugby program, while recognising specific needs and requirements of each playing group.

The Head Coach will be a visible leader within Adelaide University Rugby working with the Club Committee, coaches, players and key stakeholders to build a strong, connected and aspirational rugby program. The role will position Adelaide University Rugby as a destination of choice for players and coaches, recognised for its high-quality coaching, inclusive culture, strong player and coach development pathways, and commitment to competitive performance.

This is a part time role 0.4FTE. Total renumeration is $60,000 - $70,000 FTE plus super and access to car park and gym membership.

Only those eligible to work in Australia need apply for this position.