The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles are seeking passionate, committed and experienced people to join our Female Pathways Program for the **** season. We are looking for Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Team Managers to support our Lisa Fiaola Cup and Tarsha Gale Cup teams, commencing in November ****.

These roles provide an exciting chance to contribute to the development of the next generation of female rugby league talent and play an important role in building a high-performance environment that supports the growth, development and wellbeing of our players.

Teams

Lisa Fiaola Cup

Tarsha Gale Cup

Positions

We are seeking applications for:

Head Coach

Assistant Coach

Team Manager

About the Roles

Head Coach

The Head Coach will lead the team's football program and be responsible for creating a positive, skilled and high-performance environment that supports player development and team success.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the coaching and development program for the team

Establishing a solid team culture aligned with the values of the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

Developing players technically, tactically, physically and mentally

Working collaboratively with the broader Pathways and Football departments

Supporting individual player development and progression through the Sea Eagles pathway

Maintaining high standards of professionalism, player welfare and behaviour

Assistant Coach

The Assistant Coach will work closely with the Head Coach to deliver the team's football program and support the ongoing development of players.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with training planning and delivery

Supporting individual and team development

Contributing to game preparation, analysis and review





Helping establish a positive and inclusive team environment

Working collaboratively with the Head Coach and broader Pathways program

Team Manager

The Team Manager will provide administrative and operational support to the team, ensuring the smooth running of the program throughout the season.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating team administration and communication

Supporting players, coaching staff and families throughout the season

Managing team logistics, scheduling and match-day requirements

Liaising with the Club, competition administrators and other relevant stakeholders

Supporting compliance with competition and Club requirements

Contributing to a positive and professional team environment

About You

We are looking for people who:

Are passionate about the development of young female athletes

Demonstrate strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

Can create a positive, inclusive and high-performance environment

Are committed to player development, wellbeing and creating positive experiences for young women in rugby league

Work collaboratively and professionally within a broader football program

Demonstrate a strong understanding of the responsibilities that come with working with young athletes

Essential Requirements

For Head Coach and Assistant Coach applicants:

Current NRL Coaching Accreditation appropriate to the role





Current NSW Working with Children Check

Current First Aid and CPR certification

Relevant experience coaching rugby league or within a high-performance team sport environment

A strong understanding of player development and contemporary coaching practices

For Team Manager applicants:

Current NSW Working with Children Check

Current First Aid and CPR certification

Relevant experience in team management, administration, sport or a similar environment

Strong organisational, communication and administrative skills

Desirable Experience

The following would be highly regarded:

Experience working within rugby league or another high-performance team sport

Previous experience in female rugby league or female athlete development

Experience working within a junior or pathways environment

Relevant tertiary qualifications in coaching, sport, education, human movement or a related discipline

Additional coaching, leadership, welfare or sporting qualifications

Be Part of the Sea Eagles Female Pathway

The Lisa Fiaola Cup and Tarsha Gale Cup programs play an important role in developing the next generation of female rugby league talent and creating a pathway for players to progress within the Sea Eagles system.

We are looking for people who share our ambition to develop people, develop players and build a strong future for female rugby league at Manly.

We particularly welcome applications from women and strongly encourage women with relevant experience and qualifications to apply for these opportunities.

If you are passionate about developing young female athletes and want to be part of the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Pathways Program, we would love to hear from you.

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