About us:

This position presents a unique opportunity to work for a club with a strong track record in the VFLW, and that are respected members of both the Victorian and Australian Football Leagues. 

Box Hill Hawks are the proud VFLW affiliate of the Hawthorn Football Club. 

This affiliation is strong and has a clear vision of the future - to create an environment steeped in excellence and opportunities to ensure that the Club that is successful, sustainable, socially inclusive, and equally focused on both men’s and women’s programs. 

This role is a part-time opportunity that will work afterhours within schedules to suit the nature of VFLW football and will commence in time for the start of pre-season, January 2026.

About the Role:
Reporting directly to the GM of Box Hill Hawks, this role is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of the VFLW training program. You will work collaboratively with football department staff to ensure athletes are supported through a holistic approach to performance and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implement a comprehensive conditioning and preparation program for the VFLW squad (pre-season and in-season) across strength, rehabilitation, and running.
• Conduct fitness testing and manage athlete load, including monitoring and reporting on training loads.
• Oversee GPS data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Deliver strength and conditioning programs, including stretching, resistance training, and speed/agility drills.
• Perform pre- and post-training evaluations.
• Collect and maintain accurate statistical data for individual athletes.
• Act as the key liaison between players and medical/physio staff to ensure optimal care and communication.
• Develop tailored rehabilitation programs for players in conjunction with the medical team.

Through these responsibilities, you will create a holistic, adaptable program aligned with the club’s game plan, values, and performance objectives.

The ideal candidate: 

The VFLW High Performance Manager will be passionate about athlete development and committed to achieving team goals, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications. Ideally, you hold a degree in Human Movement or Exercise/Sport Science, or are currently undertaking postgraduate study in a related field.

You will bring proven experience as a Strength & Conditioning Coach within a sporting environment, preferably football, and possess a comprehensive understanding of athlete preparation across all areas of conditioning, including rehabilitation, strength, and physiology. Highly driven and detail-oriented, you will demonstrate exceptional time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic, high-demand environment.

Professionalism and confidentiality are essential, as is the ability to collaborate effectively and lead a multidisciplinary team. As a strong communicator, you can quickly build rapport, influence stakeholders, and foster a culture of performance excellence. You are prepared to work a wide array of hours with varying times and schedules to suit the nature of our industry.

Our offer to you: 

As a Box Hill Hawks and Hawthorn Football Club employee, you will have access to… 

• People first mentality and vibrant culture
• In house health & wellbeing programs 
• In house learning & development programs and opportunities
• Discounts on club merchandise 
• Free memberships 

This role will initially be based out of HFC HQ, Dingley Village (pre-season through to mid-April) and then from Box Hill City Oval, or another suitable environment.

The Box Hill Hawks are an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. We provide a welcoming, safe and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.

Our Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. We welcome applicants who reflect the diversity of the Australian community and encourages applicants from the following backgrounds to apply:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQ+
• People with a disability
• People who live in rural and regional locations

We provide a welcoming, safe, and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.

As an organisation we are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. It is essential that anyone involved with the Box Hill Hawks understands their responsibility in relation to child safety. Our organisation requires all applicants to obtain a ‘Working with Children Check’ prior to appointment.