Senior WAFL Coach: Lead, Develop & Drive Sustained Success

Perth Football Club; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Perth Football Club, based at Mineral Resources Park, Lathlain WA, seeks a Senior Coach to lead the senior men’s football program in WAFL. You will set a clear football philosophy and game plan, maximise player strengths and drive performance while shaping culture built on respect, accountability and high performance.

Reporting to the General Manager of Football, you will develop players and coaches, build strong relationships across the Club, and recruit with the football department to pursue

Qualifications

• Level 2 Coaching Accreditation minimum, with Level 3 completed or working towards preferred.
• Recent senior or head coaching experience, with responsibility for leading your own team or football program.
• Strong football knowledge and the ability to develop and implement a clear game plan.
• Demonstrated ability to develop players and build a high-performing team environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Sound knowledge of high-performance principles, including sports science, strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and injury management.

Responsibilities

• Designing a game plan that plays to the strengths of our list and a training program that brings it to life across preseason and the season.
• Using vision and opposition analysis to sharpen the group each week.
• Appointing, leading and developing your coaching and support staff.
• Shaping list management and recruiting with the football department.
• Setting standards with the senior leadership group and holding the playing group to them.
• Representing the Club with the Board, sponsors, media and supporters.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Relationship-building

Education

Level 2 Coaching Accreditation

Level 3 Accreditation (preferred)

Job description

Perth Football Club, based at Mineral Resources Park, Lathlain WA, seeks a Senior Coach to lead the senior men’s football program in WAFL. You will set a clear football philosophy and game plan, maximise player strengths and drive performance while shaping culture built on respect, accountability and high performance.

Reporting to the General Manager of Football, you will develop players and coaches, build strong relationships across the Club, and recruit with the football department to pursue