WESLEY COLLEGE
1st XV AND OTHER SPORTS COACHING OPPORTUNITIES – 2027
Be part of the Wesley College sporting community.
Wesley College is seeking passionate, committed and capable coaches to join our sports programmes for the 2027 season.
RUGBY COACHING POSITIONS
Coaching opportunities available across all levels:
- First XV (Premier Team)
- 1st XV Development
- 2nd XV Rugby
- Year 10 Rugby
- Year 9 Rugby
- Year 9/10 Girls Rugby
FIRST XV – PREMIER COACHING REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Minimum NZ Rugby Level 2 Coaching Qualification (essential).
- Proven coaching experience at a high-performance or premier schoolboy level.
- Strong technical and tactical rugby knowledge.
- Ability to develop individual players and build a strong team culture.
- High standards of leadership, professionalism and accountability.
- Performance objectives and measurable outcomes.
- Programme vision and strategic direction.
- Commitment to Player development and performance pathways.
NETBALL COACHING POSITIONS
Wesley College is seeking expressions of interest from passionate and experienced Netball coaches, including individuals interested in leading and developing the overall Netball programme.
We are looking for people who can:
- Lead and grow the Netball programme.
- Develop a pathway from junior participation through to senior competition.
- Create opportunities for students to progress into representative and higher-level Netball.
- Build a positive, inclusive and competitive Netball culture.
OTHER SPORTS
Expressions of interest are welcomed from passionate and experienced coaches interested in contributing to current or new initiatives within Wesley College sporting programmes.
SAFEGUARDING & SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
All coaches appointed to Wesley College are expected to:
- Prioritise student safety, wellbeing and protection at all times.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students.
- Follow Wesley College safeguarding, child protection and health and safety policies.
- Complete required police vetting and safeguarding checks.
- Demonstrate professional conduct, integrity and accountability.
- Respect the school's values, culture, tikanga and expectations.
- Maintain positive communication with students, parents, staff and management.
- Attend required coaches' meetings, professional development and programme reviews.
- Support the wider school sporting programme and contribute positively to the Wesley College community.
Coaches are representatives of Wesley College and are expected to uphold the school's standards both on and off the field.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit an expression of interest by the closing date to:
- First XV Premier Rugby Team to [email protected] – closes Monday 16th November 2026
- All other Rugby and Sports to [email protected] – closes Monday 30th November 2026