About Us

Founded in 2007, the Gold Coast Titans are committed to achieving success both on and off the field. However, we're more than a team, we're a community that's united through our fans, Members, partners and region. We create moments of excitement and energy, giving our supporters a sense of belonging, a pride of place, and a reason to believe in us. Through our passion for the game, we create entertaining and emotive moments, experiences, and stories.

Our values guide everything we do: we're Selfless in putting our community first, Trustworthy in building genuine relationships, Accountable for our performance and decisions, and Relentless in our pursuit of excellence.

About the Role

We're seeking a passionate, player-focused Pathways Coach to join our team and help shape the future of rugby league talent at the Gold Coast Titans.

Working closely with the Pathways Team, you'll deliver high-quality coaching and player development, while identifying emerging talent across junior, school and representative competitions. You’ll also play an important role in supporting and educating coaches throughout our catchment, helping establish consistent coaching standards and a strong development pathway for aspiring players.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Plan and deliver individual and group skills sessions that build players' technical skills, tactical understanding, decision-making and game awareness.
• Design and implement structured skills programs aligned with the Titans Pathways development framework, tailored to players’ ages and stages of development.
• Provide constructive feedback and individual development plans to support player growth and progression.
• Assist with the delivery of training camps, development clinics, academy sessions and representative preparation programs.
• Promote consistent coaching standards and behaviours aligned with the Titans coaching philosophy.
• Deliver practical coach education sessions, workshops and resources for community, school and junior representative coaches.
• Identify and assess emerging talent across the Gold Coast, Northern Rivers, wider Queensland and other recruitment regions.
• Attend club, school and junior representative competitions and carnivals to assess and track potential talent.
• Prepare player assessments and talent identification reports, maintaining accurate records to support informed recruitment and development decisions.
• Monitor players’ progression and assess their readiness to advance into Titans development squads and higher-level programs.
• Build strong relationships with players, families, schools, junior clubs and coaches, representing the Titans professionally throughout the community.

This is a full-time role that requires flexibility to attend junior club, school and representative competitions, including weekend work and travel throughout the Gold Coast, Northern Rivers, wider Queensland and interstate.

About You

You're a passionate rugby league coach who thrives on developing players, identifying talent and helping young athletes take the next step in their rugby league journey. You have a strong understanding of player development, an eye for talent and the ability to build positive relationships across the rugby league community.

To be considered for this role, you must hold the following:

• Minimum Youth Development Coach accreditation or higher.
• Level 1 Sports Trainer accreditation.
• Current First Aid & CPR qualifications.
• Current and valid Queensland Blue Card and NSW Working with Children Check.

You'll also bring:

• Demonstrated rugby league coaching experience, ideally within junior representative, schoolboy or elite development programs.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, structured skills sessions for players of varying ages, abilities and development stages.
• A strong ability to assess players' technical, tactical, athletic and attitudinal attributes.
• Experience mentoring, supporting or educating other coaches.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, evidence-based player assessments and reports.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with players, families, coaches, schools and community stakeholders.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Child Safety

The Gold Coast Titans is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We are committed to ensuring inclusivity throughout our recruitment processes and to foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. If you require any assistance, please reach out to recruitment@titans.com.au

The Gold Coast Titans is committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who come into contact with us through our activities, programs, and services. Employment is subject to the required Working with Children Checks and compliance with applicable child safety requirements.