Hills Football offers various employment opportunities for coaches to help support and deliver our growing programs in the Hills Football community.
Hills Football believes that coaches can, and should have a direct impact on the quality of the football experience for all players that will lead to a lifelong love and engagement for the game.
Hills Football are looking for coaches who are enthusiastic and passionate about coaching with a love for football to join our coaching team this year. Qualifications and experience are required however, we can assist you with coaching accreditations where needed.
Below you will find information about our individual programs and some qualifications for each coaching position. All coaches must have their Working With Children Check to be eligible to work with these programs.
Association Youth League (AYL)
AYL is the a full time program that operates for roughly 40 weeks a year. Starting with player trials in October, and then continuing with training up to Christmas. Pre season training will return in mid to late January, and continuing to the end of the season normally around August/September.
The AYL program operates boys under 13, 14, 15 and 16 age groups. Training 3 times per week with a competition fixture on the weekend. Competition fixtures are across the Football NSW landscape. Team coaches will be the primary coach responsible for the delivery of sessions across the above mentioned period. Delivery will be in conjunction with an assistant coach, and supported by the Hills Football Technical Director (Dan Sheppard).
Qualifications
- Team coaches need to hold of be working towards a minimum of C Licence
- Assistant coaches need to hold or be working towards a minimum Skill Training Certificate or Game Training Certificate
Hours of operation
The AYL program conducts 3 training sessions per week, plus fixtures on the weekend. Training session times and dates are subject to Hills Football facility availability, which are often between 5:45 and 7:30pm start times.
Complete this form if you are interested in coaching within the AYL program https://forms.gle/5sTVPxShfUVJoybs9
Club Player Program
The Club Player Program is an extension of our Academy where we offer football training and coach mentoring to our local community Football clubs.
Qualifications
- FA Skill Training Certificate.
- Experience working with a football team or training program.
- Mentoring Coaches must hold a FA C-Licence.
Hours of operation
The Club Player Program conducts training sessions most evenings of the week, at various Hills Football local Clubs. Training session times and dates are subject to Hills Football and the member Club. All session are currently conducted during evenings.
Complete this form if you are interested in coaching within the Club Player Program https://forms.gle/5sTVPxShfUVJoybs9
Our Little Legends program is an introduction to football program for children aged 3-5. Weekly classes are FUN, engaging, and inclusive. These sessions help build fundamental movement skills, football techniques, and social skills in young players.
Qualifications
- FA Grassroots Certificate.
- Experience working with children.
Hours of operation
The Little Legends program conducts training sessions Monday-Saturday. Sessions times are subject to Hills Football and the Centre, however the majority of sessions are conducted in the mornings.
Complete this form if you are interested in coaching within the Little Legends program https://forms.gle/5sTVPxShfUVJoybs9
The Hills Football Academy is an initiative that gives access to all Hills Footballers aged between 5 to 16, the chance to develop their skills. Our training program increases participation and time on the ball focusing on the four core skills of the national curriculum.
Qualifications
- FA Skill Training Certificate.
- Experience working with a football team or training program.
Hours of operation
The Academy Program runs every Monday evening of the school terms between 5pm and 8:20pm.
Complete this form if you are interested in coaching within the Academy program https://forms.gle/5sTVPxShfUVJoybs9
If you have further questions regarding coaching opportunities please contact:
dan.sheppard@hillsfootball.com.au
