Reports To: Club President / Committee

Location: Souths Junior Magpies - Acacia Ridge

About the Role

This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing all football and commercial operations across the whole club.

You will play a vital role in shaping the experience of players, coaches, and families across the club.

The Head of Football leads a football program that prioritises community participation and enjoyment while also providing a clear and fair development pathway for players aspiring to representative football.

The role ensures every player, regardless of ability, has a positive experience in rugby league and feels connected to the club and community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all football programs
• Recruit, support, and mentor coaches across all age groups
• Ensure a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for every player
• Develop and manage a clear and fair pathway
• Oversee team structures, grading, and player development
• Promote strong club culture, values, and sportsmanship
• Act as the key link between coaches, parents, and the committee
• Key contact for RLB, QRL and other stake holders
• Sponsor Coordinator
• Link between local schools and the club
• Oversee all operational duties within the club (trials, field maintenance, field closures, training times, field set up etc)
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Work with the treasurer and registrar on registrations and payments

Coaching Leadership

• Recruit and support coaches across both streams
• Ensure coaches understand the difference in approach:
  • Community - inclusive, participation-first
  • Pathway - development, accountability, higher standards
• Provide mentoring and development opportunities for all coaches

Player Development & Welfare

• Maintain a player-first approach across all levels
• Balance development with wellbeing - avoid early burnout or overtraining
• Ensure strong safeguarding and child safety practices

Club Culture

• Build a unified club
• Promote respect between all teams - no “A vs B team” culture
• Set expectations for positive behaviour from players, coaches, and parents

Communication & Transparency

• Clearly communicate:
  • Selection criteria for Div 1 opportunities
  • Expectations for commitment at each level
• Act as a key contact for resolving concerns from parents and coaches
• Provide regular updates on football programs and opportunities

Game Day & Training Oversight

• Ensure smooth operation across all teams
• Monitor coaching quality and consistency
• Attend sessions and games

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to league rules and policies
• Oversee registrations, grading, and eligibility
• Maintain child safety and risk management standards

Strategic Development

• Grow overall participation numbers
• Strengthen the club’s reputation as both:
  • A welcoming community club
  • A genuine pathway to representative football
• Build relationships with rep programs and governing bodies
• Work within the club strategic plan

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of junior rugby league
• Experience in coaching or football program management
• Experience/involvement with assisting a junior club operate
• Ability to manage both participation and performance priorities
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Personal Attributes

• Fair, transparent, and consistent decision-maker
• Passionate about both inclusion and development
• Approachable and respected leader
• Strong integrity and commitment to junior sport values

Time Commitment

• Pre-season club planning, grading, and coach appointments
• Weekly involvement during the season for training and game day weekends.
• Regular communication with coaches and committee

Key Success Measures (KPIs)

• High retention and enjoyment in community teams
• Clear, trusted, and fair rep pathway
• Increased number of players progressing to representative teams
• Positive club culture across all levels
• Strong feedback from players, parents, and coaches