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ABOUT THE ROLE This is a fixed term role (approximately until Oct 2027).
The Talent Pathways Boys Head Coach is primarily responsible for leading the development of talented young male footballers (predominantly between 15 and 19 years of age) and other coaches in a well-balanced high-performance environment.
The role also involves playing a lead role in setting, driving and maintaining a positive, protected and supportive development program culture.
The Head Coach will plan, manage and lead a talented player pathway program that supports the development and progression of well-prepared (physically, emotionally, socially, game play, skills, etc.) young athletes ready for AFL and AFLW football as well as those players that transition into State League and/or community football competitions after their talent pathway experience.
A key objective of the role is to ensure optimal individual development of the male athletes who participate in the Tasmanian Talent Pathway.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead and maintain a safe, inclusive, respectful and enjoyable environment for all those involved in the program – staff and athletes alike.
Focus on individual player development with provision of Individual Player Development Plans on Smartabase.
Provide an integrated program between girls and boys with head coaches regularly cross-pollinating at training sessions, knowledge sharing and improvement feedback in both programs.
Facilitate regular player feedback, vision edits, game/stats analysis and reporting in line with AFL Talent Pathway standards using platforms such as Smartabase, Hudl and Sportscode.
Identify and develop athletes from diverse backgrounds by creating a culturally safe high-performance environment.
Lead coaching development in the region, focusing on community and school coaches with support from the AFL Coaching team.
Design and implement innovative coaching methods to enhance player development, fundamentals and decision-making.
Work with Wellbeing Coordinators to support players' welfare and manage their wellness.
Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies (e.g., WWCC).
Support the integration of boys' and girls' programs.
Build connections with local clubs, leagues, and schools to support the talent program.
Stay current on best practices in talent development and identify future coaching potential within the region.
Organize weekly leadership meetings to monitor and plan program activities.
Contribute to State Academy programs and promote a positive image of the AFL talent pathway.
Develop positive relationships with stakeholders to achieve talent program objectives.
OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER Core Competencies Minimum Level 2 AFL Coaching Accreditation or ability to obtain Experience in working with young people Demonstrated personal initiative and ability to work effectively in a team environment Well-developed communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and presentation skills Excellent IT skills when working with vision and presentation of coaching strategies Operational knowledge / skills of applications and relevant player performance analysis software and vision editing programs such as Champion Data, Sportscode, Hudl and Smartabase Ability to teach the latest coaching methods including IT and software programs that assist in this process A coaching philosophy, ethics and attitude that aligns with the Victorian Talent Pathway philosophy and purpose of the Coates Talent League Sound technical knowledge and training methods suitable for the group of players, in-line with AFL/AFLW Club Development Programs Exposure to talented player programs and a strong understanding of talent identification and development theories Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to formulate and communicate sequential training and game plans, and to motivate and nurture young athletes Capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships with all stakeholders Ability to influence stakeholders to work together to achieve objectives Capacity to manage multiple priorities and programs simultaneously Current Driver License and a current Working with Children Check DESIRED Previous successful coaching experience with talented and/or elite athletes Demonstrated knowledge of talent development programs in football or other sports OUR CULTURE Please visit THE PERKS Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life My Development – learn through on-the-job coaching and mentoring Play Well – access to Health and Wellbeing programs My Benefits – access benefits and discounts AFL Silver Memberships – access to AFL matches for you and your family Applications Close: 29 September 2025 Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Glenorchy, Tasmania, Australia 1 hour ago #J-18808-Ljbffr
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