AFLW Assistant Coach

GWS GIANTS • Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia AFLW Assistant Coach The GIANTS are on an exciting journey both on and off the field. With teams in the AFL, the AFL Women’s League and Super Netball competitions, the GIANTS truly are a club like no other. On field, the AFL team has quickly grown into one of the competition’s most exciting teams with several players becoming household names across the country. Likewise, the on‑field achievements of our AFL Women’s and GIANTS Netball teams are seeing the club connect with more fans and followers than ever before. Off field, the club’s exciting, innovative, and fresh brand is growing as it engages with members, fans, the community and key stakeholders across Western Sydney, Canberra and nationally. The GIANTS AFL and AFL Women’s teams are based at the club’s elite training and administration facility in Sydney Olympic Park, with GIANTS Netball based adjacent at Netball Central. At the heart of our brand, there’s a GIANT in all of us – the belief that everyone is a GIANT and by living our values and commitments we will deliver on our purpose: to create a club like no other that delivers the best family entertainment, wins premierships and enriches the lives of people in Western Sydney, Canberra and broader communities. Position Purpose We have a new opportunity available as a full‑time Assistant Coach in our AFLW program. You will support our Head Coach, develop and execute a strategic football program and game plan capable of playing regular finals football and winning premierships. Your role will oversee a dedicated line for the season (forwards/midfield/backs), identify and deliver key education and feedback to the group, and work as a core member of the broader coaching group to build an elite coaching program that ensures ongoing success and engagement of our AFLW players. You will manage, deliver and attend all club training sessions and fixture‑based home‑away AFLW matches. In addition, you will act as the Head of Development, manage and implement the on‑field development program with assistance from Development Coaches, and may fulfill public media and internal stakeholder relations as required. Your role will also include leading the delivery of the training program and working closely with the AFLW List Management team to help identify, interview and select talent. Roles and Responsibilities In collaboration with the AFLW Senior Coach, deliver a game plan to consistently make and win finals matches, with the aim of delivering a premiership. Devise and provide training sessions and drills consistent with the game plan, ensuring clear communication and collaboration with all key staff. Lead a line (forwards/midfield/back) to educate, develop and provide ongoing feedback to those players. Conduct reviews with players on both an individual and group basis. Attend all formal AFLW training sessions across pre‑season and in‑season. Travel for AFLW practice matches, home and away season matches and finals. Manage and implement the development program for the club, formalising the curriculum, reporting structure and managing the Development Coach group. Continue to develop skills in the use of Sportscode, Keynote/PowerPoint and presentation ideas. Assist the List Management team in talent identification. Support the club’s development program. Build spirit, confidence and morale across both the playing and staff group in conjunction with the club’s values. Attend all relevant club functions, sponsor events and staff meetings. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Other #J-18808-Ljbffr