Head Coach, Football (AFL)

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading and most respected co-educational independent schools.  With an enrolment of 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, it comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne, at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick, outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana and Lochend, and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes. 

Applications are open for an exceptional, dynamic and progressive Head Coach of AFL Football to provide strategic leadership and oversight of our AFL program across Years 7-12, spanning our three Melbourne campuses. 

This is far more than a coaching role. It is a senior program leadership position responsible for shaping the vision, culture and performance of AFL at Wesley College, one of the College's flagship sporting programs for both boys and girls. 

As Head Coach of AFL Football, you will lead the development, delivery and continual growth of a comprehensive College-wide AFL program. Working closely with students, coaches, staff and the wider football community, you will create an environment that fosters excellence, participation, leadership and personal growth. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Strategic leadership and oversight of the entire AFL program across Years 7-12. 

• Designing and implementing a clear long-term vision for player and program development. 

• Managing coach recruitment, allocation, mentoring and performance. 

• Leading the professional development of coaching staff across all campuses. 

• Overseeing seasonal, pre-season and off-season progr…