EOI 2027 Coaches

• 16 Years 
• 18 Years  
• 19-23 Years 
• Opens 

• 15 Years
• 16 Years
• 18 Years

• 12 Years
• 13 Years
• 14 Years

• 10 Years
• 11 Years

• Demonstrate a passion for player development within a representative pathway.
• Hold the required coaching accreditation (or be willing to obtain it).
• Hold a current Blue Card.
• Display behaviours aligned with RLNA's high-performance culture and values.
• Plan and deliver engaging training sessions.
• Lead and manage representative team at competitions and carnivals.
• Effectively communicate with players, parents, officials, and RLNA board.
• Manage challenges and conflict professionally and positively.
• Work collaboratively with the relevant Program Coordinator.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and development-focused team environment.
• Support individual player growth while striving for team success.

• Strong understanding of representative netball pathways.
• Facilitate one training session per week.
• Availability for Friday night fixtures and all coaching commitments at Nissan Arena.
• Commitment to achieving both individual and team performance outcomes.

• Assisting with the planning and delivery of training sessions.
• Supporting game-day coaching, strategy, and player rotations.
• Supervising athletes and maintaining player welfare and safety standards.
• Recording statistics and assisting with player time and load management.
• Contributing to player feedback and development discussions.
• Assisting with team administration and communication where required.
• Supporting a positive, professional, and high-performance team culture.
• Providing additional assistance to the Head Coach as required throughout the season.

• Be 15 years of age or older.
• Hold a current Blue Card (or be eligible to obtain one).
• Have previous coaching experience (preferred but not essential).
• Be committed to the full season requirements of their chosen program.

• Season runs March to September 2027.
• Training to be held on Wednesday (start date TBC)
• U16 and U18 played on Friday night
• U23 and Open played on a Thursday night

• Commences: Thursday 3 June 2027 and concludes 5 August 2027.
• Includes a two-week school holiday break.
• Registration Fee: $100 which includes an official Academy Singlet and carnival participation fees.
• Eligibility: Open exclusively to players registered in the 2027 RLNA Winter Competition.

• GBNL: Minimum Intermediate Accreditation or currently working towards Advanced Accreditation.
• Academy Program: Minimum Development Accreditation

If you are passionate about developing athletes, fostering a positive team environment, and contributing to the success of RLNA's representative pathway, we encourage you to apply to admin@rlna.com.au