Coaching Position Available: Future Sapphires Program for 2027 Season
Football NSW invites suitably qualified Football Coaches and Strength and Conditioning coaches to apply for a position within the Future Sapphires Program for the 2027 season.
The Future Sapphires program is a supplementary program aimed to run alongside players’ club commitments to prepare players for the Emerging Championships and future national team representation.
The Program will cater to the needs of the highest-rated talented players in the given age grades.
- The Program length: 30 weeks
- Program contact: Two contacts per week
- Age groups: 2014, 2013 and 2012
Key Timelines
- Monday 19th October, 2026 – Closing date for Applications
- February to August 2027 – Program delivery
FUTURE SAPPHIRES PROGRAM INFORMATION
Other important information
- Coaches will work exclusively with Football NSW and have no alignment to any NPL club.
- Coaches may be offered additional pathway program opportunities such as involvement within the Girls Talent Support Program (TSP) and State team programs. • Head Coaches will be required to hold a minimum of an FA/AFC A Diploma.
- Demonstrated communication, organisation and leadership skills.
- Previous experience in coaching within elite football player development programs.
- Coaches must have a current paid Working with Children’s clearance number (see below).
- Current Play by The Rules certificates (Harassment and Discrimination/Child Protection) Football NSW Child Protection Training Requirements – click here
Working with Children Check (WWC) Number
Successful applicants will be working with children under the age of 18. You MUST have a current paid WWC clearance. If you do not already have a paid WWC or need to upgrade your WWC from volunteer status, you can apply online via https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-working-children-check.
For further information or if you have any queries, please contact Nadine Shiels at nadines@footballnsw.com.au.
