VFLW Assistant Coach — Elite Football Development

AFL; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Partner – Converge

Essendon Leadership Academy

Discounts through Commercial Partners

Free onsite parking at The Hangar

Job summary

Essendon Football Club is seeking a VFLW Assistant Coach to support the playing group at The Hangar, near Melbourne Airport.

You will work with the VFLW Senior Coach to deliver coaching and development, implement team strategies, and engage with medical and performance staff to optimise player welfare and performance.

Applicants should have coaching qualifications and experience at AFL or state/NAB leagues, and be prepared for flexible hours around night training and games.

Qualifications

• Excellent football knowledge and articulation of the game.
• Ability to teach football fundamentals and break down specific skills and roles.
• High level of interpersonal skills with players and staff.
• Strong understanding of game strategies, playing styles and opposition analysis.
• Ability to plan and execute drills and training sessions.
• Willingness to work irregular hours around training and games.
• Experience at AFL/state league/NAB league level.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, teaching and developmental support to the VFLW playing group.
• Assist and coach alongside the VFLW Senior Coach.
• Implement team strategies and structures to the VFLW players.
• Assist with training sessions, match committee and match day requirements.
• Give feedback to players on game and training performance.
• Develop individual performance plans with players.
• Coordinate with medical and high performance staff on player participation.
• Maintain communication and trust with stakeholders in the football department.
• Act as a role model and uphold club values in actions.

Skills

Excellent football knowledge

Teach football fundamentals

Interpersonal skills

Game strategies understanding

Plan and run drills

Energetic, flexible hours

Leadership behaviours

Education

Level 2 coaching qualification

Job description

Essendon Football Club is seeking a VFLW Assistant Coach to support the playing group at The Hangar, near Melbourne Airport.

You will work with the VFLW Senior Coach to deliver coaching and development, implement team strategies, and engage with medical and performance staff to optimise player welfare and performance.

Applicants should have coaching qualifications and experience at AFL or state/NAB leagues, and be prepared for flexible hours around night training and games.