Head Coach - Rugby League

Head Coach - Rugby League

St Peters Lutheran College - Indooroopilly (see more jobs from this school)

INDOOROOPILLY, QLD

Sports Coach

Contract Type: Casual/Relief Position

Applications Close: 20 April 2026

• Join one of Queensland's leading independent schools
• Casual opportunity
• Located at our Indooroopilly School

About Us

St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.

About the Role

St Peters Lutheran College is seeking an experienced, passionate, and inspiring Rugby League Coach to join our dynamic coaching team as Head Coach. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to shape and grow a developing Rugby League program, fostering athlete development both on and off the field.

The successful candidate will bring strong Rugby League coaching expertise, proven leadership experience, and a genuine commitment to athlete development, teamwork, and wellbeing. Previous coaching experience—ideally at a representative level—will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Rugby League program, with a strong focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship
• Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive training programs aligned with program goals
• Develop inclusive and engaging training sessions that cater to players of varying abilities and experience levels
• Collaborate effectively with coaching staff, the Rugby League Coordinator, and key stakeholders to strengthen the overall program
• Communicate clearly, positively, and professionally with players, parents, colleagues, and the wider community
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and disciplined team culture that supports athlete growth and wellbeing
• Promote and uphold the values, standards, and expectations of the school or organisation

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience coaching Rugby League, preferably at a representative or elite pathway level
• Strong knowledge of Rugby League techniques, strategies, and contemporary coaching practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to plan, evaluate, and adapt training programs
• A genuine commitment to developing young athletes both athletically and personally

If you’re a driven Rugby League coach who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about building a strong, values-based program, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 10:00am on Monday 20 April 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact People and Culture on 07 3377 6583 or via email peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

A copy of the Position Description can be found below.

Eligibility Requirements

• All employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card, please visit the Blue Card Services website.
• Applicants are expected to support the Christian Ethos of the College.

For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au.