WOX Seniors Head Coach: Position Description

Reports to: Football Director

About the Role

The Old Xaverians Football Club is one of the most successful clubs in the VAFA competition. In 2026, the club fielded 11 teams – Men’s Seniors and Reserves, Women’s Seniors & Reserves (WOX), 2 x Under 19 teams and 5 x Thirds teams. Eight of these teams played in the finals and three won premierships.

The OXFC is recruiting a new WOX Seniors Head Coach.

The WOX Seniors Head Coach leads the club’s womens football program and specifically coaches the senior women’s team, setting the standard for how it trains, plays and competes.

The successful applicant for this role will be expected to build an inclusive, positive, high-performing environment where players develop, and to ensure the club’s goals are met.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Environment

• After the successful reintroduction of a 2^nd team in     2026, drive the holistic WOX program to the next level.
• Work closely with the Football Director, WOX co-ordinator & Reserves     Coach on planning and football strategy.
• Develop and implement a game plan that maximises player development.
• Develop culture consistent with the OXFC values.
• Build a one squad ethos.
• Embed the Club’s Wellbeing Program and tools.

Training and Game Day

• Run training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
• Run pre-season training sessions at Xavier College (Kew) -   beginning in late December.
• Plan and set up drills and coach the group through each sessin.
• Coach the Seniors on Saturdays, including game-day preparation, tactics and in-game decisions.
• Engage in effective and ongoing communication with all WOX players and coaches, using strong influencing skills to ensure alignment, clarity and care are at the forefront of all communications, especially regarding player selection, development and difficult football decisionas.
• Provide ppropriate and effective feedback to WOX players and coaches, specifically focussed on player development and improvement.

Club Alignment

• Work with club management to make sure the playing group and team     direction align with the club’s goals.
• Communicate openly with management on player development, selection     and team performance.

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Time Commitment

• Tuesday and Thursday evenings (training).
• Saturdays (games).
• Additional planning and communication time as needed.

About You

• Previous coaching  experience at a senior or comparable level
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence and  communicate a compelling style of play and development program for all     players.
• Ability to run  well-organised, engaging training sessions.
• Collaborative approach when  working with fellow coaches and club management.
• Commitment to the culture  and values of the OXFC and the WOX.

How to Apply

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Please send your expression of interest and a brief summary of your coaching experience to:

James Woods

General Manager

Old Xaverians Football Club

James.woods@oldxavs.com.au

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