The Western Bulldogs are seeking a Opposition Analyst and game strategist to assist our coaching team with the development of our players. 

In conjunction with the Senior Coach & Senior Assistant Coach, your duties and responsibilities will include: 

  • Conduct, manage and oversee all areas of opposition analysis by providing comprehensive information and coverage across the entire industry.
  • Monitor trends and styles ensuring this is communicated to all key stakeholders within the football department.
  • Observe opposition training when required and report to the coaching panel a detailed team and individual analysis.
  • Working in conjunction with coaches to formulate game plans to break down the opposition in particular: team selection, match ups and training.
  • Service and provide support to the coaching panel in formulating strategies with regards to game day preparation, tactics, match ups, etc.
  • Compile opposition presentation information in conjunction with the Senior Coach and Senior Assistant Coach and present in a competent and confident fashion to the combined player/football staff.
  • Compile and present smaller more specific statistical and video packages to prepare Line Coaches and Players for the upcoming opposition.
  • Interact directly with players individually in regards to upcoming opponents.
  • Provide additional input to the coaching box game day, specifically in regards to opposition tendencies, player movement, style, trends and relevant performance indicators.
  • Contribute to List Management and the recruiting process as a senior AFL player consultant. 

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • 5-7 years’ AFL coaching experience.  2-3 years coaching box experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in a highly visible, high pressure environment with multiple stakeholders and demanding operational needs within a AFL football club.
  • Knowledge in using SPORTSCODE and Champion Data.
  • Advance level of comfort within IT environments and software tools.
  • Experience in the use of statistics to identify player and team performance trends will be highly valued.
  • A proven track record of developing relationships with football players and experience in delivering appropriate technical, tactical and physical parameter reports to coaching staff at elite football club.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (inc. presentation, education and training skills)
  • Ability to present complex data and information with impact (verbally, visually and in written form)
  • Organisational skills, strong work ethic and ability to excel within a collaborative environment. 

If you are interested in working in a challenging yet extremely satisfying position in a vibrant and exciting Club in the most dynamic sporting industry in the country, please email your resume and a cover letter outlining your key attributes to our Human Resources division by email to hr@westernbulldogs.com.au by 5pm Friday 3rd October 2014

A three (3) month probationary period applies to this position. 

Referees are to be provided at interview. Please note that due to the high level of interest only those applicants short listed will be contacted.