About Us
Wests Tigers is a professional rugby league club competing in the NRL since 2000, with a proud history including our 2005 Premiership win. As a joint venture between the Balmain Tigers and Wests Magpies, we are committed to excellence both on and off the field. With state-of-the-art facilities at Concord and a growing presence in Campbelltown, we are dedicated to developing future talent, engaging our community, and living our core values of Family, Teamwork, Excellence, Respect, and Honesty.
The Role
The Western Suburbs Magpiges NSW Cup Head Coach, plays a key role in developing and preparing players for NRL readiness while leading the Western Suburbs Magpies NSW Cup squad to success. Working closely with the NRL Head Coach and High Performance staff, the role is responsible for delivering high-quality training, game-day leadership, and player development programs. This is a part-time position, commencing in October 2025, that requires a strong leader who can balance performance outcomes with fostering a professional, disciplined, and values-driven team culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective game plans and strategies.
- Lead all NSW Cup training sessions and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide individual coaching, feedback, and development pathways for players.
- Manage team selection in line with club policies and fairness.
- Lead game-day coaching, including real-time tactical adjustments.
- Analyse match data and video to review performance and identify improvements.
- Conduct end-of-season reviews to guide player progress towards NRL readiness.
- Collaborate with High Performance staff and coaching team on programs and planning.
- Communicate effectively with players, staff, and stakeholders to ensure alignment.
- Uphold Wests Tigers’ values by maintaining discipline, professionalism, and compliance.
What We're Looking For
The Western Suburbs Magpies NSW Cup Coach will be a strong leader and mentor, delivering results on the field while developing players for NRL readiness. They will foster a disciplined, high-performance environment built on professionalism, growth, and resilience.