We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Senior Coach to join our coaching team for season 2020 at Hawthorn VFLW.

As an experienced coach, obtained at an elite level, you will lead the development of the 2020 VFLW program through;

  • Developing and implementing the football strategy and game plan in collaboration with the coaching staff
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with all VFLW players and staff ensuring a positive experience for those entering, engaging and exiting Hawthorn Football Club
  • Leading and managing the coaching staff
  • Ensuring a shared understanding and adoption of the club values and behaviours by all players and support staff
  • Fostering an environment of effective communication where feedback is openly given and received from the playing group, leadership group and coaching group
  • Planning and co-ordinating training sessions that relate to individual, team and match preparation

Being able to collaborate with key personnel on list management with a proven track record coaching in a professional sporting environment, your strong leadership skills along with your ability to influence, manage and motivate others will enable you to drive high performance standards. Additionally, you will possess;

  • The ability to work in a high-pressure environment with competing demands
  • A commitment to delivering high performance standards
  • An optimism and relentlessness in achieving goals
  • The ability to work in a team and for the team
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal communications

To be considered for this position you must be available to attend team-training sessions as well as attend all pre-season games and home and away games.

Closing date is Oct 31 and applications to be sent directly to Alexis Carydis at alexisc@hawthornfc.com.au