Part-Time VFLW Assistant Coach — Elite Football Development

Essendon Football Club; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Wellbeing program

Leadership development

Commercial partner discounts

Job summary

Essendon Football Club is seeking a VFLW Assistant Coach to support our playing group and work under the VFLW Senior Coach. Based at The Hangar, Melbourne, the role requires delivering coaching, mentoring and game-day support across the VFLW program.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, implement club strategies and provide feedback to players. The role demands evening training, strong communication and a commitment to our values and performance goals.

Qualifications

• Excellent football knowledge and articulation of the game.
• Ability to teach football fundamentals and breakdown skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills with players and staff.
• Understanding of game strategies, playing styles and opposition analysis.
• Ability to plan and execute drills and training sessions.
• Willingness to work irregular hours around VFLW night training and games.
• Previous AFL/state/NAB league level experience.
• Minimum Level 2 coaching qualification.
• Strong personal ethics and integrity in leadership decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, teaching and developmental support to the VFLW playing group.
• Assist and coach the VFLW Senior Coach.
• Help implement EFC team strategies and structures for the VFLW group.
• Assist with all training sessions, match committee and match day requirements.
• Meet with line group and individual players to give feedback on game and training performance.
• Develop individual performance plans through craft and education with players.
• Coordinate with medical and high performance staff on player participation.
• Maintain high-level communication and trust with stakeholders in the football department.
• Be a visible role model and deliver on club values in actions.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Teaching drills

Interpersonal skills

Planning drills/training

Energy and work ethic

Education

Level 2 coaching qualification

Job description

Essendon Football Club is seeking a VFLW Assistant Coach to support our playing group and work under the VFLW Senior Coach. Based at The Hangar, Melbourne, the role requires delivering coaching, mentoring and game-day support across the VFLW program.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, implement club strategies and provide feedback to players. The role demands evening training, strong communication and a commitment to our values and performance goals.