About the Club
Tuggeranong Valley Rugby Union Football Club (Vikings Rugby) is a proud, community-based club founded in 1973. As a not-for-profit, our core purpose is to encourage, foster, promote and develop rugby union, providing a pathway from juniors through Colts, women’s rugby and Premier Grade, so every player - regardless of age, ability, background or ambition - can find their place in the game and grow as both a player and a person.
We are a community club in the truest sense: deeply connected to the people and history of the Tuggeranong Valley, supported by a passionate fan base, life members, volunteers and families, and backed by first-class facilities at Viking Park that set the standard for club rugby in the ACT and beyond.
For a Director of Coaching and 1st Grade Coach, this is an opportunity to:
- lead in a club that has a strong, longstanding foundation,
- shape an aligned playing and coaching program across the grades,
- mentor ambitious players and coaches within a clear values-driven framework, and
- create a new legacy of sustained success for Vikings Rugby.
About the role
Vikings Rugby is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Coaching and 1st Grade Head Coach to lead our rugby program and drive performance across all grades.
This senior leadership role combines strategic oversight, program management and high-performance coaching, including direct responsibility for the 1st Grade squad competing in the John I Dent Competition.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and implement the club’s rugby strategy and programs
- Coach and prepare the 1st Grade team for competition
- Oversee coaching, player development and pathways programs across all grades
- Manage team selection, talent identification and recruitment
- Develop and support coaches, staff and support teams
- Build strong relationships with players, sponsors and stakeholders
- Provide regular reporting to the Club Committee
- Work collaboratively with other staff and volunteer members
About you
- Proven high-level rugby coaching experience (min current Level 3 Coaching Accreditation)
- Strong leadership, relationship building and communication skills
- Experience in player development and pathways programs
- Ability to drive performance and build club culture
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
What’s on offer
- Full-time role (38 hours + additional as required)
- Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and skills.
- Initial 3-year contract with potential extension
- Opportunity to lead a leading ACT rugby program
Apply now
Join Vikings Rugby and play a key role in shaping the future of our great club on and off the field.
