The Yeppoon Swans are seeking a new Senior Coach, for season 2025 in the AFL Capricornia Competition.
The Yeppoon Swans football club is a highly respected, successful and family friendly community club based in Yeppoon, Central Queensland and play in the AFL Capricornia Competition. The club was first established in 1980 and has grown to having 11 grades playing in 2024.
The Yeppoon Swans Senior Men’s Coach will work closely with the Director of Coaching and Player Leadership Group in a leadership, coaching and development role. The Senior Coach’s primary role will be to manage the on-field performance and development of our First Grade Men’s team. This will include providing leadership to all other coaches, from our youth grades through to senior grades.
It is preferable, but not essential, for the successful applicant to have experience in a senior coaching role, displaying exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience in building a high-performance team environment, and the ability to lead and maintain a strong club culture is also desired.
In 2023, the Yeppoon Swans have all senior grades playing grand finals, including A grade, Reserves, Womens.
A grade are the current record holder for the most consecutive wins, and have won the last 10 premierships.
The club is open to both a playing or non-playing qualified coach.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate and competent in the following:
- Desire and drive for team success.
- A leading role in skill development, junior development, player retention & recruitment.
- Promote a culture of inclusiveness, family and support for each other and club members.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including leadership and communication in driving the culture of the players, support staff and the Club generally.
- Knowledge and experience as a coach in the development of game plans, training techniques and player skills to support objectives.
- Positively represent the club in the community.
- Current AFL coaching accreditation.
- Blue card (or willing to obtain).
The club is based in the family friendly community of Yeppoon, on the southern point of the Great Barrier Reef, with access to Great Keppel Island, beautiful coastal beaches, and the rainforest of Byfield park.
For further details on the role, please feel free to contact Director of Coaching, Mark Wallin on 0407 393 549
To apply, please send a copy of your coaching resume, including your coaching philosophy to peter@agadvisory.com.au
