Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, develop a love of learning and approach life with curiosity and open-mindedness. That also applies to everyone who works here - from teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.

With a proud rugby tradition and a strong reputation for developing outstanding young men and talented rugby players, Newington provides an exciting environment for coaches who are driven by excellence, player development, and team success. Following a season in which the senior squad finished as Joint Premiers, we are looking to add a coach who can make a significant impact on our program.

Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, Newington College is an ELC to Year 12 school in Sydney's humming inner west and the north shore. From 2026, the College began our exciting transition to co-education, welcoming girls into Kindergarten and Year 5. The College has more than two thousand students across five vibrant campuses and is a member of the GPS Association of NSW. Our mission is to empower students to develop Great Hearts, Inspired Minds and strong wings, ready to make a positive contribution to society and the future.

If our approach appeals to you - and if you think you could help us achieve our goals - we'd like to hear from you.

OUTLINE

Newington College is seeking an applicant who will work closely with the Director of Rugby, Head Coach and senior coaching staff, taking a lead role in the development of our forward packs and set piece.

DUTY STATEMENT

Key responsibilities include:

- Planning and delivering high-quality forwards coaching sessions.




- Developing and implementing technical and tactical excellence in the scrum and lineout.
- Working with talented and ambitious student-athletes in Years 11 and 12.
- Supporting the broader development of players as young men and leaders.
- Assisting with the development and standardisation of scrum coaching principles across the wider rugby program.
- Contributing positively to the culture, values, and standards of Newington Rugby.

Applicants should be available for:
- Regular afternoon training sessions. Including match review and preview analysis
- Selected morning training sessions during the season.
- Saturday match commitments during the rugby season.
- Pre-season and camp commitments as required.

SELECTION CRITERIA

We are looking for a coach who:

- Possesses a high level of technical expertise in both scrummaging and lineout play.
- Has experience coaching representative, premier club, school, academy, or high-performance rugby.
- Can build robust relationships with young athletes and help maximise their development.
- Is an excellent communicator and team player.
- Brings energy, professionalism, and a growth mindset to the coaching environment.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in Australia, eg hold an appropriate and current Australian work visa.

Application Instruction

Applications should be submitted in one attachment of no more than six pages. This document will include your cover letter, and CV. Applicants must for their application to be considered.

For further information about the role, please contact Ben Herring, Director of Rugby at:

📌 Senior Forwards Coach - Newington Rugby
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