Vflw Assistant Coach

Williamstown Football Club; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamstown Football Club in Melbourne seeks an enthusiastic VFLW Assistant Coach to support player development and readiness for VFLW-listed players. You will deliver tailored development plans, assist at all training sessions, and review game footage to create learning edits, working with line coaches and the Senior Coach to shape training design and priorities.

Attendance at all training sessions, pre-season practice matches, and VFLW matches is expected, with experience in talent pathways

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of VFLW football and the Williamstown FC game model.
• Demonstrated ability to teach fundamentals and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Experience in talent pathways or player development is preferred.
• Familiarity with Hudl, Sportscode or similar video tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored individual development plans for emerging and VFLW-listed players in line with the Club’s football program.
• Assist at all training sessions with a focus on skill fundamentals, craft work, and role clarity.
• Provide consistent performance feedback using training observation and data insights.
• Work closely with line coaches and the Senior Coach to support training design, player reviews, and development priorities.
• Review game footage and prepare relevant edits for individual and line-group learning.
• Support the transition and progression of young talent into senior football; attend all training sessions, match day duties, development meetings and required Club events.

Skills

VFLW knowledge

Teach fundamentals

Talent pathways

Hudl/Sportscode familiarity

Education

AFL Coaching Accreditation (Foundation/Level 1)

Working with Children Check

Tools

Hudl

Sportscode

Job description

Williamstown Football Club – Williamstown VIC

The VFLW Assistant Coach supports the development, progression, and readiness of VFLW-listed players by delivering high-quality coaching, education, and individual development programs aligned with the Williamstown FC game model.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored individual development plans for emerging and VFLW-listed players in line with the Club’s football program.
• Assist at all training sessions with a focus on skill fundamentals, craft work, and role clarity.
• Provide consistent performance feedback using training observation, and data insights.
• Work closely with line coaches and the Senior Coach to support training design, player reviews, and development priorities.
• Review game footage and prepare relevant edits for individual and line-group learning.
• Support the transition and progression of young talent into senior football.Attend all training sessions, match day duties, development meetings, and required Club events.

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of VFLW football and the Williamstown FC game model and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to teach fundamentals and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Experience in talent pathways or player development (preferred).
• Familiarity with Hudl, Sportscode or similar video tools (advantageous)

Accreditations

• AFL Coaching Accreditation (minimum Foundation; Level 1).
• Working with Children Check

Time Commitment

• Attendance at all VFLW training sessions.
• Attendance at all pre-season practice matches.
• Attendance at all VFLW matches.

Key Relationships

Reports to:

• General Manager, Football (Department Head)