Academy Assistant Coach

The Western Force is a professional rugby union team based in Western Australia competing in the elite Super Rugby Pacific and Super W competitions.
As an organisation, the Force has a proud history, having been formed in 2004 and making its Super Rugby debut in 2006 at its original home, Subiaco Oval. Backed by Tattarang, the club operates at the highest level of sporting professionalism in Western Australia and has a strong presence nationally and internationally.
The Academy Assistant Coach will be responsible for the following:

• Assist with the development of an annual technical and tactical development program for Academy players (including skill development, game understanding, preview/review process, position specific coaching) in conjunction with Academy Head Coach.
• Lead yearly, monthly and weekly rugby plans to develop backs
• Contribute to Academy players Quarterly Individual Performance Plans (IPP)
• Work with the Physiotherapy department to adequately prepare injured players to return to the necessary level of skill and rugby conditioning in training and games
• Assist Academy Head Coach in preparing Non 23 using opposition plays or Academy team
• Scouting of opposition in Super Rugby - teams and players
• Talent Identification and building out depth charts of both Academy and Super Rugby players, in conjunction with General Manager Rugby, Academy Head Coach and Super Rugby Head Coach
• Contribute and drive the ongoing evolution of the Academy and organisations vision ‘To be the Best’
• In conjunction with the General Manager Academy and Academy Head Coach, develop a pool of Position Specific/Resources aligned to the Western Force game model that can be used to help the development of players and build succession within the organisation
• In conjunction with the General Manager Academy and Head Coach of Academy, develop a pool of former professional players that can mentor Academy players
• Drive a sense of belonging in both the Academy and club by continuing to build the Force Culture
• Development of Teams - Either Head Coach or Assistant coach of Force 19’s, Force U20’s and/or Force A which includes selection of management (in conjunction with General Manager Rugby and General Manager Academy), selection of players, game plan development and skill development

Essential Requirements

• 2-3 years coaching experience at state level rugby
• In depth understanding of long term technical and tactical development of athletes
• Minimum Level 2 World Rugby accredited, preferably Level 3
• SMART Rugby accredited
• Significant knowledge and experience in high performance rugby environments (either playing or coaching)
• Work with Children's check
• Positive can do attitude
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• The ability to work autonomously, but equally as well as part of a Team
• Exhibit outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to forge relationships internally and externally
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and non-verbal
• Be respectful and understanding of a diverse range of cultures

Desirable Criteria
Application Instruction
If you are looking for an opportunity to utilise your expertise within a high performance team environment, please submit a your Resume and Cover Letter for our consideration using the link below.