Job Description

Tarsha Gale Head Coach & NRLW Transition Coach n

St George District Rugby League Football Club and the St George Illawarra Dragons are seeking a Female Pathways Coaching Lead and Tarsha Gale Cup Head Coach .

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This is a full-time coaching leadership role responsible for the development of the St George District female pathway, from Development Squads through to Junior Representative programs.

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The successful candidate will also be the Tarsha Gale Cup Head Coach , leading the team, coaching staff and player development program.

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Following the Junior Representative season, the role will move into the Dragons' female high-performance programs as an Assistant Coach of the NSW Women’s Premiership team and Transition Coach for the St George Illawarra Dragons .

About the Role n

The role will report to the Football Manager, St George DRLFC , while working closely with the Director – Female Football, St George Illawarra Dragons .

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The position will provide a strong link between the St George junior female pathway and the Dragons' senior female programs, helping create a clear and consistent pathway for players and coaches.

Key Responsibilities 1. St George District Female Pathway Leadership n

Lead the St George female pathway from Development Squads through to Junior Representative programs.

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Create a consistent coaching and player development approach across the pathway.

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Support and mentor pathway coaches.

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Set clear standards and expectations for players and coaches.

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Monitor player and coaching development.

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Identify opportunities to improve the pathway.

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Help plan and review pathway programs.

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Lead the Tarsha Gale Cup program.

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Plan and deliver training and competition programs.

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Create a positive and high-performance environment.

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Lead and support the coaching staff.

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Provide players with clear feedback and development plans.

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Work closely with performance, medical and welfare staff.

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Talent Identification & Recruitment n

Assist in identifying and developing emerging talent throughout the district.

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Support player recruitment and retention strategies.

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Maintain relationships with local clubs, schools and community stakeholders.

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Contribute to talent identification and succession planning initiatives.

4. Post-Junior Representative Season n

Following the Junior Representative season, the role will transition into the Dragons' female high-performance environment as:

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Support the Head Coach with training and game preparation.

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Assist with the team’s game plan and coaching approach.

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Coach technical, tactical and individual development areas.

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Provide players with clear feedback.

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Assist with opposition analysis and game review.

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Monitor player performance and development.

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Identify players with potential to progress into the NRLW program.

Transition Coach n

Support players moving between the NRLW and NSW Women’s Premiership.

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Work with coaches on individual player development plans.

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Monitor player development and readiness.

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Provide additional coaching and development support.

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Support players returning from injury alongside medical and performance staff.

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Maintain strong communication between the NRLW and NSW Women’s Premiership programs.

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Support the development of emerging female players.

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Provide feedback to Dragon’s coaching, pathways and recruitment staff.

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Support St George-developed players as they progress into the Dragons system.

The Opportunity n





This role provides a full-time coaching resource across the St George and Dragons female programs , creating a clear pathway for players from junior development through to the NSW Women’s Premiership and NRLW.

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Experience coaching in junior representative, pathway or senior rugby league programs.

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Strong understanding of player development and pathways.

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Good leadership and people management skills.

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Ability to support and develop other coaches.

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Current NRL Coaching Accreditation, or ability to obtain.

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Current Working With Children Check.

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Current Driver’s Licence.

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Current First Aid and CPR.

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Full Australian working rights.

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Experience coaching in Women’s Premiership, Tarsha Gale, Lisa Fioloa or other Female Representative Teams.

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Experience working within a club pathway.

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Understanding of modern coaching and player development.

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Strong connections within rugby league.

What Success Looks Like n

Success in this role will include:

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A clear and connected St George female pathway.

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Strong alignment between St George and Dragons programs.

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Improved player development and retention.

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More St George players progressing into Dragons programs.

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Stronger coaching standards across the pathway.

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St George becoming a Pathway of Choice for female players and families.

Why Join Us? n

This is an opportunity to play an important role in the future of the St George female pathway.

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You will have the opportunity to:

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Lead the development of the St George female pathway.

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Coach the Tarsha Gale Cup team.

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Work closely with the St George Illawarra Dragons football department.

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Help identify and develop the next generation of female talent.

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Support and develop coaches across the pathway.

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Help create a transparent pathway for players into the Dragons NRLW program.

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📌 Tarsha Gale Head Coach & NRLW Transition Coach (St George)
🏢 St. George Illawarra Rugby League Football Club
📍 St George