First XVIII Football Coach

Established in 1897, Sacred Heart College is a co-educational Catholic college in the Marist tradition, nurturing both day and boarding students’ holistic needs from Years 7 to 12, across two campuses.

First XVIII Football Coach

Sacred Heart College is seeking an experienced and highly capable football coach to lead its First XVIII program.

The First XVIII Football Coach will play an important role in developing our senior footballers, establishing a strong and positive team culture, and contributing to a consistent approach to football development across the College. The successful candidate will work closely with the College's Boys Sport Coordinator, Second XVIII Coach and broader coaching team, while building strong relationships with players, families, clubs and the wider football community.

This role will be engaged as an independent contractor for the College football season or for a tenure to be agreed between the College and the First XVIII Football Coach.

Key responsibilities

The First XVIII Football Coach will:

• Plan and deliver a high-quality coaching program for the First XVIII, including two training sessions per week during the College football season and an appropriate pre-season program.
• Attend and coach the First XVIII at scheduled matches, including pre-season trial games, Statewide Knockout matches and Intercol fixtures.
• Develop and implement a clear game style, with players understanding both their individual roles and their contribution to team performance.
• Provide regular, constructive and individualised feedback to First XVIII players to support their dev…