Head Coach, Football (AFL)

Wesley College Melbourne; Saint Kilda Junction; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

AFL coaching

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Description du poste

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading and most respected co-educational independent schools. With an enrolment of 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, it comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne, at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick, outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana and Lochend, and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes.

Applications are open for anexceptional, dynamic and progressive Head Coach of AFL Football to provide strategic leadership and oversight of our AFL program across Years 7-12, spanning our three Melbourne campuses.

This is far more than a coaching role. It is a senior program leadership position responsible for shaping the vision, culture and performance of AFL at Wesley College, one of the College's flagship sporting programs for both boys and girls.

As Head Coach of AFL Football, you will lead the development, delivery and continual growth of a comprehensive College-wide AFL program. Working closely with students, coaches, staff and the wider football community, you will create an environment that fosters excellence, participation, leadership and personal growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic leadership and oversight of the entire AFL program across Years 7-12.
• Designing and implementing a clear long-term vision for player and program development.
• Managing coach recruitment, allocation, mentoring and performance.
• Leading the professional development of coaching staff across all campuses.
• Overseeing seasonal, pre-season and off-season programming.
• Mentoring and supporting student-athletes on and off the field.
• Building strong relationships with AFL clubs, community football organisations and key stakeholders.
• Coordinating football tours, camps, representative opportunities and special events.
• Driving a high-performance culture while maintaining a strong focus on student wellbeing and engagement.
• Promoting participation pathways and excellence for both boys' and girls' football.

The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader with a passion for developing young people through sport and a proven ability to build successful football programs.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Significant experience leading and delivering AFL programs within school, community, talent pathway or elite environments.
• High-level playing and/or coaching experience in AFL.
• Outstanding leadership, organisational and people management skills.
• Experience recruiting, developing and supporting coaching staff.
• The ability to connect and build strong relationships across the football community.
• A contemporary understanding of athlete development, high-performance sport and student wellbeing.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to inspire students, coaches and stakeholders

Applications close at 5:00pm Friday6 November2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the application close date.

Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy