Position Vacancy Notice
Canberra United Women’s Head
Coach – W-League
Reporting to:
Capital Football Technical Director
Department:
Performance
Location:
Deakin, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
The ACT Football Federation (trading as Capital Football) is the governing body for football
and futsal in the ACT and surrounding region. Capital Football is comprised of 46 clubs with
over 29,000 registered participants including players, coaches, referees and club
administrators.
PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE
 To provide leadership, coaching and management to the Canberra United W-League
team to ensure success in the W-League.
 To develop players for the Young Matildas (under 20s) and Matildas teams of the
future.
 To provide advice to the Capital Football Technical Director in respect of technical
matters generally.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
 Provide leadership, coaching, management, strategic, tactical and technical direction
to the Team.
 Provide strategic, tactical, technical, and team selection input to the team as
requested by CF’s Technical Director.
 Provide support and advice to other Coaching staff on on‐field matters relating to the
team.
 Analyse matches of opposing teams as part of match preparation.
 Provide reports to CF’s Technical Director as requested.
 Monitor the playing, fitness, availability, progress and well‐being of girls playing in the
WNPL including Canberra United Academy girl’s teams.
 Attend all matches, training sessions, camps and meetings of the team.
 Provide advice and assessment of performances of the team to CF’s Technical Director
as requested.
 Consult with CF’s Technical Director in relation to the technical direction and
development of women’s football in the ACT.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIRED
 AFC/FFA A License or Pro Diploma
 Highest level of national and/or international football coaching knowledge and
experience.
 Ability to work successfully with existing team staff in a harmonious atmosphere.
 Capacity to ensure a committed and united approach within the team.
 Ability to Maintain and nurture Canberra United’s strong team culture.
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Position Vacancy Notice
Canberra United Women’s Head
Coach – W-League
MAJOR INTERACTIONS
 Primary interaction in relation to the team is with the players, and staff of the team.
 Secondary interaction is with the CEO, Manager of Player Programs and Canberra
United Academy coaches as required.
 Interaction with other high performance coaches and technical leaders of the sport.
 CF/FFA partners, broadcasters, media, community and fans
APPLICATIONS
Please address all applications to the Chief Executive Officer - Capital Football
Applications (containing resume and cover letter addressing this position vacancy notice)
must be lodged by email to [email protected] no later than 5pm Monday
24 April
Please note only short listed candidates will be notified.
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