ASSISTANT COACH ROLES AVAILABLE
x1 WAFLW, x2 ROGERS, x2 COLTS, & X3 FUTURES
Peel Thunder Football Club are currently seeking Expressions of Interest for multiple Assistant Coaching roles across our WAFLW, Rogers, Colts and Futures programs for Season 2026.
WAFLW
1x Assistant Coach
ROGERS
2x Assistant Coaches
COLTS
2x Assistant Coaches
FUTURES
3x Assistant Coaches
About the Role/s
Peel Thunder are in an exciting phase of their 30-year old journey, heading into 2026 with great alignment and professional standards across all program. Now our head coaches are locked in and some assistant coaching roles already filled, we’re looking for the final pieces to our coaching groups set-up.
If you’re ambitious as we are, believe you fit the Clubs Values and role’s requirements (outlined below), we would encourage you to apply!
Assist the Head Coach in delivering a high-quality program, meeting the objectives and goals.
Having a development focus for each player and for the program.
Ability to implement a training session, guided by the Head Coach.
Clear feedback to players at training and game-day.
Ability to recognise players strengths and room for improvements.
Minimum Level 1 or equivalent AFL Coaching Accreditation (attained or working towards)
Future aspirations to be a head coach within the program you’re applying for
Experience in coaching through the pathway of the program you’re applying for
Leadership background, values focused around working within a strong culture and driving high standards
Current Working with Children Check
From Mid November to August/September – Available for 3x training sessions per week for pre-season and 2x training sessions and game day for in-season. Training typically late afternoons mid-week and Saturday mornings.
Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter addressing the Key Focus Areas of the position, together with a resume.
Applications close on Monday 13th October; however interviews may commence immediately upon receipt and an appointment may be made prior to the close date.
To apply or to seek further information, please send your current CV and Cover Letter to the Program Manager.
Colts & Futures – Lachy Boneham (Talent Manager)- talentmanager@peelthunder.com.au
WAFLW & Rogers – Rachael Hayes (WAFLW Coordinator) – womensfootball@peelthunder.com.au