NRL Defence Coach — Elevate Team Defence

Wests Tigers; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wests Tigers in Concord, NSW, is seeking an experienced Assistant Coach – Defence to join the NRL Football Department. Reporting directly to the Head Coach, this role will design, implement and continually improve our defensive systems and strategies for elite competition.

You will plan and deliver high‑quality defensive training, contribute to preseason and in‑season planning, monitor player development and provide ongoing coaching feedback.

Qualifications

• NRL High Performance Coach accreditation.
• Significant experience in elite rugby league as either a player or coach.
• Extensive coaching experience across NRL and high‑performance environments.
• Demonstrated success supporting game strategy development, season planning and performance improvement.
• Expertise in performance analysis, game review processes and the effective use of technology and data.
• Strong understanding of contemporary high‑performance sporting systems.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building capabilities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment.
• Deep knowledge of rugby league and the factors required to achieve sustained success at the elite level.

Responsabilités

• Designing and refining defensive systems, structures and game strategies.
• Planning and delivering high‑quality defensive training sessions and drills.
• Contributing to preseason and in‑season planning to optimise team performance.
• Monitoring player development and providing ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Supporting game day operations from the coaches' box through live analysis and tactical adjustments.
• Conducting detailed opposition and post‑match video analysis.
• Contributing to player selection discussions and end‑of‑season reviews.
• Working collaboratively with coaching, high performance and wellbeing staff to achieve football objectives.
• Representing the club professionally with media, sponsors, fans and key stakeholders.
• Upholding the club's values of Family, Teamwork, Excellence, Respect and Honesty.

Connaissances

NRL High Performance Coach accreditat

Elite rugby league coaching experience

Performance analysis & data use

Leadership & communication

Description du poste

Wests Tigers in Concord, NSW, is seeking an experienced Assistant Coach – Defence to join the NRL Football Department. Reporting directly to the Head Coach, this role will design, implement and continually improve our defensive systems and strategies for elite competition.

You will plan and deliver high‑quality defensive training, contribute to preseason and in‑season planning, monitor player development and provide ongoing coaching feedback.