Colts Head Coach

About the role

The South Fremantle Football Club (SFFC), a historic WAFL club with a long tradition of developing young footballers, is looking for a Colts Head Coach. The role works in partnership with the Talent Manager and performance support staff to create a high-performance environment that maximises player growth, development and readiness for senior WAFL and AFL football, while prioritising player wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation and continual review of the Colts football program and oversee the development of the coaching panel.
• Develop and embed a strong performance culture where the club's values are demonstrated by players, coaches and support staff.
• Drive an effective match-day coaching strategy that supports individual and team performance.
• Guide, educate and mentor coaches within the Futures and Development Squad programs through aligned coaching philosophy, player development frameworks and performance expectations.
• Support player retention and engagement and build relationships with players, parents, support staff, senior football staff, club administration and AFL clubs.

Required profile

• Level 2 (Silver) AFL Coaching Qualification.
• Sound knowledge of state league IT platforms such as HUDL and Champion Data.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with ethical foundations in decision-making and leadership.
• Willingness to uphold the values and behaviours of the South Fremantle Football Club.
• Available to work three evenings during the week for training and one day on the weekend according to the WAFL season fixture.
• Current driver's licence and a current Working with Children's Check (or ability to obtain one).

Desirable

• State league experience (head coach, assistant coach or player).
• Teaching or training background.
• Prior experience coaching youth aged 15-18 year olds and leading a successful team.
• Flexible, responsive to change, and a growth mindset approach.

This is a part-time role of up to 20 hours per week; remuneration is based on coaching experience and aligned with WA Football minimum standards.