THE OPPORTUNITY

The Sherwood Football Club are now seeking a Senior Coach to head up the QAFL Senior Football Program for Season 2021 and beyond.

After making the preliminary final in 2020, the incoming senior coach will inherit a talented playing list comprised of emerging talent produced largely through the local club junior pathway, complimented by a host of impressive senior footballers with experience at AFL, NEAFL, Vic Metro & Country leagues.

ABOUT YOU 

Highly trusted and collaborative in your approach, you are capable of leveraging your impressive technical knowledge of football and first-class soft skills to empower high standards across the QAFL football program. 

You will play a key role in driving an inclusive club culture where respect, accountability and enjoyment for the game is not compromised. You will bring a proven record of forging and maintaining strong relationships with a multitude of stakeholders in the football community. You will enjoy overcoming challenges with players who are highly motivated to take their football to the next level and achieve premiership success, whilst also providing a strong development program for players who are destined for higher honours. 

An emphasis on fostering positive working relationships with youth pathways will be required including; mentorship of Junior Coaches within the football club, fostering whole of club integration between junior and senior players as well as consistent two-way feedback with the Talent Academies and any pathway clubs pending the final structure of QLD football in 2021. 

OVERVIEW  

• Coach the QAFL Senior Football Team (match day, training sessions, pre-season). 

• Create a learning environment that develops the player's technical skills, physical attributes and overall football knowledge.

• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders of different backgrounds

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver innovative solutions

• Excellent planning, time management and organisational skills

MANDATORY

• Minimum of Level I or Level II coaching accreditation (or willingness to complete Level II)

• Demonstrated leadership acumen 

• Capability to nurture an inclusive club culture 

• Demonstrated ability to identify and support progression of youth talent

DESIRABLE

• Previous senior coaching experience at state-league level or similar

• Demonstrated knowledge of talent development programs

• Capacity to attract support staff and players that align with club values

APPLY NOW 

An experienced panel has been formed to conduct interviews and assess interested candidates but in the first instance for further information or a confidential discussion please contact; Andrew Thomson (President), 0403 066 382.

To apply please submit your football CV to president@westernmagpies.com.au 

Applications Close: Friday 16th of October, 2020.