Position: Head of Development
Location: Kinetic Stadium
Reports to: VFL Senior Coach
Direct Reports: VFL Development Coaches
The role of the Head of Development is to primarily work with the squads first to four-year players and prepare them for the rigours of VFL football. This is a critical coaching role at the club and ultimately responsible for designing the development program, in conjunction with the developing coaching department.
DAY IN THE LIFE
- Manage the first to four-year age group at the football club
- Design the curriculum for the program in collaboration with the development coaches, as well as other football department stakeholders, such as high performance & wellbeing
- Lead regular “development day’s”, outside the confines of training time to continually upskill players and ready them for VFL
- Manage the squad’s individual development plans, and work with line coaches with regards to senior players IDP’s
- Drive individual skill development pre and post training
- Organise and drive accelerated learning, game plan strategy sessions, and craft sessions in conjunction with development coaches
- Work with line coaches with regards to players within specific lines, and provide feedback, skill development and coaching as per focuses
- Responsible for a specific duty of care group within a particular line
QUALIFICATIONS
Mandatory
- Silver coaching accreditation
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and build relationships
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop young talent
- Proven experience in designing and implementing individual development plans
Desirable
- Experience either coaching or playing within VFL / talent league programs
- Understanding of the Mornington Peninsula football region
Please email your CV and a cover letter to coach@frankstonfc.com.au
