Men’s First Team Coach/Club Development Officer
VUWAFC are seeking expressions of interest for our Men’s First Team Coach and Club
Development Officer role. Our Men’s First team was relegated from Capital Premier this season, and we will be looking to rebuild in Capital One and rebound to the Capital Premier. We are looking for a candidate who is keen to come on that journey with us and stick around after promotion.
Team trainings are traditionally on Monday and Wednesday nights at Boyd Wilson Artificial Turf, with home games played at the same facility.
A C-Licence or higher, or ability to obtain one by the end of the 2026 season is preferred for this role.
Ideal candidates will be experienced in coaching. Strong communication and organisational skills, as well as reliability and a positive attitude, are essential. An ideal candidate will have experience developing or maintaining strong team cultures. An understanding of the Wellington football scene would also be greatly beneficial.
This role also doubles as Club Development Officer for the men’s side of our club, entailing supporting our other coaches to develop their skills and improve the standard of coaching and play within the club.
The role is remunerated.
Applicants should send their CV and Cover Letter to enquiries@vuwafc.com.
Applications close 5 pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025.
VUWAFC Volunteer Roles
VUWAFC is seeking expressions of interest for the following volunteer roles:
a) Women’s Reserves Coach
b) Women’s Competitive Squad Manager
These volunteer roles involve working closely with the first-team coaches, and offer a good opportunity for development.
Women’s Reserves Coach: The Reserves Coach is a volunteer role, and may be available depending on the outcome of the Club Development recruitment process. The Women’s Reserves Coach will work closely with the First Team Coach/Club Development Officer to lead the Reserve team and support the first team. The Reserves had a decent season this year after promotion from Women’s 1 into Capital Premier, but will be back in Women’s 1 this season as a flow on effect of the first team relegation.
The Women’s Competitive Squad Manager role involves providing administrative and organisational support to the respective Coaches to enable them to focus more on coaching. These positions are ideally suited to club members wanting to get involved in supporting the club outside of playing.
For all roles, strong communication skills and organisational skills are essential, as is a positive attitude.
Applicants for roles should get in touch with us at enquiries@vuwafc.com.
We also welcome enquiries from anyone keen to get involved with coaching or other support roles. As one of the largest senior clubs in Wellington, we have plenty of opportunities for people to get involved.
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