Coach Vacancies

Clubs and coaches are both invited to join and post available positions through the below link.

Yeronga QAFLW program is seeking expressions of interest to join our coaching team.

Yeronga has a long and proud history in AFL within QLD and were at the forefront of forging the pathway for women’s football.

Our values are grounded in a strengths-based approach where Respect and Inclusion, Community & building for Success are at the heart of our club.

We are seeking expressions of interest to join our expanding women’s coaching program as we build toward 2025. Roles include coaches, assistant/line coaches and development roles.

Yeronga is focused on developing coaches at all levels. As such we welcome expressions of interest from those with varied coaching experience, you may be looking to hone your craft, or your experience may see you be able to help mentor our developing coaches, as well as players. Where not held, a commitment to obtaining level 2 accreditation is desirable.

We are committed to the success of our senior teams reaching their full potential as well continuing to nurture our youth pathways. Our coaching team are supported by our head coach, senior committee,
Alongside our values, Respect and Inclusion, Community and Ownership, and building for Success we believe that leadership is not a top-down process. Our leaders should understand the power of vulnerability, be unselfish and without ego with a commitment to building the future of the entire club. Through our club development program, we have built a strong network to support this framework across our senior, youth and junior programs within our Club.

Roles are to commence as soon as possible with a focus on planning for the pre-season, player retention, talent identification and recruitment.

Please direct any queries Necole Wolf (Club President) 0413 901 226. Applications can be sent to devils@yerongafc.com.au

Applications close 6th December 2024. 

Tweed Coolangatta are seeking expressions of interest for U/17 girls head coaching role for the 2025 season.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement a training schedule and game day strategy for the team.
• Deliver consistent application of standards to improve our players development individually and collectively.
• Good understanding of AFL/ SEQ Juniors league rules, policies and procedures for the U/17 girls age group.
• A hands on approach to player recruitment and retention.
• Work in alignment with our club committee to deliver the best outcome for our clubs exciting playing list.
• Collaborate with our senior women’s coaches to facilitate the transition for our players onto our senior playing roster in the future.
• Hold or obtain Level 1 coaching accreditation prior to commencement.
• Hold or obtain working with children blue card check prior to commencement.

The club is looking for someone who has a passion to teach the game to help our players reach their full potential. If this sounds like you please contact Bret McCarthy 0420430217 for more info.

Applications close 15th November 2024. 

Tweed Coolangatta junior AFL club Under 17 boys head coach for 2025 season. Head coach will be required to implement a game plan and training standards for the team. Great communication skills and good understanding of SEQ juniors rules and policies are required.

Tweed Coolangatta junior AFL club requires a head coach with a strong background in football to lead our under 17 boys team in 2025. The head coach will be responsible for delivering consistent application to training standards and a game plan to deliver the best outcome for the team. The club has an exciting playing list, and a there is a lot enthusiasm for the upcoming season from the players and the club.

The head coach will correspond with mens senior coach Pearce Hanley to facilitate the boys to transition to senior football in years to come. The club has a strong functioning committee and a proud history since 1962. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with the next generation of talent at tweed Coolangatta junior club.

The club is looking for someone who has a passion to teach the game to help our players reach their full potential. If this sounds like you please contact Bret McCarthy 0420430217 for more info. 

Applications close November 15, 2024.

The Kenmore Bears Senior Football Club is seeking expressions of interest for Senior Women’s Coach in Season 2025.

We pride ourselves on being a community-based club with a great culture that draws players from all over Brisbane. We are seeking high quality individuals to join our Coaching group and Football department. Coaches who bring a passion for the game and have an ability to relate to and develop our players as people and as footballers. Kenmore is committed to providing a clear pathway for the development of good footballers and better people, in an open, fun, and honest environment that welcomes players of all abilities.

All applicants will require a strong desire for the growth of the Women’s team and passion to learn and develop with this group. Kenmore has strong links with Kenmore Juniors football club and the schools in the area with all girls age groups having strong numbers that continue to grow. We have recently completed fantastic new change room facilities at Chelmer that will allow our Football program to evolve and grow.

The successful applications will be provided with support from the Committee, access to our Sports Trainer’s and Physio’s and established S&C programs.

The successful applicants will be able to assist in the Club’s Football and Coaching strategies, implement a game plan effectively, communicate effectively and have great interpersonal skills to work alongside everyone at the club.

The successful applicants will also have the following:

• Minimum AFL Level 1 accreditation (or willing to complete the course asap)
• Passion for AFL and development of players
• Blue card accreditation

We would like to appoint the relevant positions by the middle of November to ensure they are involved in the 4-week preseason program before Christmas.

To apply please submit your resume & covering letter addressing the criteria to kenmorebearsafc@gmail.com by 8th November 2024.

The Carrara Saints Junior Football Club are seeking applications for a Junior and Youth Coaching Coordinator for the 2025 season.

The ideal candidate will work well in a team environment with a development-based mindset to nurture our junior and youth coaches, guiding them on their journey, assisting them in delivering the AFLQ Junior and youth curriculum and help to deliver quality grassroots football programs.

Successful Candidates will need to demonstrate:

• Embrace the club’s philosophies and values with a one club mindset
• Strong mentoring, communication and leadership skills
• Strong knowledge of the game and training techniques
• Previous coaching experience
• Management skills

Desirable (but can be attained on the job):

• Minimum level 1 coaching accreditation
• Working with Children Check (blue card)

How to apply

Please send an application with cover letter outlining your suitability to secretary@carrarasaints.com.au by November 20th 2024.

As the coach for the senior women’s program at Kedron you will be required to be available for training on Monday and Thursday (6-7:30pm) and games on a Saturday 4:45pm. You will need to organise, plan and run training with the help of your assistant coaches, analyse performance, provide feedback and guidance, and promote a positive and inclusive environment for all players.

Company Description

Founded in 1937, The Kedron Lions are focused on the playing and promotion of Australian Football. Boasting a proud and successful history as a family-friendly all inclusive club, our constitution, in its objectives states, “to promote and provide a healthy and competitive recreational environment for players of any gender wishing to engage in sporting activities and in particular Australian Rules Football.

Located on Brisbane’s inner Northside, the Kedron Football Club works side by side with its sister club the Kedron District Juniors Football Club, to provide the opportunity to play football across all age groups.

Team Description

We are the Kedron Lady Lions. We are a strong and connected group of women who are prioritising the rebuild of our Senior Women’s Team. We are a tight team of 40 who are focused on fostering a safe, welcoming and respectful environment and we just need our fearless leader to complete the puzzle. Our team wants a head-coach who will take this opportunity by the mane and lead us on a new journey. We want someone to take ownership of this journey to more wins and then a premiership. We’re hungry for success and we want a coach who can feed us this result.

Role Description

As the coach for the senior women’s program at Kedron you will be required to be available for training on Monday and Thursday (6-7:30pm) and games on a Saturday 4:45pm. You will need to organise, plan and run training with the help of your assistant coaches, analyse performance, provide feedback and guidance, and promote a positive and inclusive environment for all players.

Qualifications

Minimum of a Level one coaching certificate or willingness to obtain one
Experience coaching AFL
Knowledge of coaching techniques, tactics and strategies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with players of different ages and skill levels.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Passion for promoting inclusivity and fair play
Experience coaching women and/or girls.

Personality

We are looking for someone who is encouraging and willing to learn and develop. We need a coach that will take on feedback, support their players and understand the importance of participation in women’s AFL.

Please register your interest here https://form.jotform.com/240587033486057

Applications close 10th November 2024.

Now taking expressions of interest for the Division 2 Women’s coaching role for Season 2025 onwards.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a coaching role and program. The role includes a healthy budget for success, support from a dedicated Female Football Manager and Board Members, the opportunity to connect with our QAFL mens coaches and program.

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate sound knowledge and be able to apply their skills in the following areas:

• Minimum Level 1 coaching Accreditation
• To Have Previous experience in a senior coaching or assistant role
• To be able to work with local junior talent ensuring a pathway to senior football
• Strong communication skills
• The recruiting ability to help the club identify new talent needed to bolster a strong list
• A focus on positive culture and whole/ 1 club mentality

The successful applicant will get to work with a strong football club on and off the field with a lengthy history within the football community. With an original commencement of womens football at the club in 2001 the Demons have proven success to ensure a successful and supported womens program.

We look forward to meeting and working with our new coach.

Please send all applications and expressions of interest to Katrina Pridmore at opsmanager@surfersparadiseafc.com.au 

Do you want to be involved with the Streetsmarts Gold Coast SUNS Academy in 2025?

We are seeking expressions of interest for coaching S&C and support staff roles for season 2025.

Maroochydore Roo’s are seeking coaches for our 2025 program.

Coaches looking for Pathway Development & exposure to all facets of a top tier program are strongly encouraged to apply.

Level 2 & 3 accreditation will be highly regarded as will strong IT & analytic skills. Other elite coaching sport accreditations will also be considered.

Maroochydore Roo’s is an established women’s program since 2016. Initially affiliated with the QWAFA Division, have been competing in the state league QAFLW competition from 2018.

Strong junior team’s and as a training hub for Academy program’s, we host football in the best facility north of Brisbane. To date we have provided 12 AFLW listed footballers.

We are seeking coaches with the following attributes:

• Has a focus on people and is a strong communicator
• Knowledge and experience in coaching and developing training strategies and skill development
• Ability to work collaboratively within our coaching group and football department
• Can provide individual and group feedback – skills in the use of digital technology will be an advantage

Please send expressions of interest to Aaron Yates aaron@aaronyatesbuilder.com.au or call Aaron on 0421 208 274 for any questions.

Applications close 01/12/2024.

Following on from its successful centenary year, Mayne AFC is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified, experienced, talented and passionate coaching staff to join our club.

Mayne Tigers AFC is one of SEQ oldest and successful clubs in the Queensland Football Association, being founded in 1924, we are looking to accept expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates or the following roles:

• Women’s Coach for Division 2 North
• Men’s Reserve Grade Coaching staff Division 1
• Men’s Friday Night Competition Assistant / Co Coaches Division 4

Ideally candidates will be able to demonstrate a successful track record, be suitably qualified (minimum of level 1 coaching) and a willingness to work with Mayne’s football departments which also includes third party Strength and Conditioning programs plus liaising with the club’s general committee to develop and deliver high quality community football.

Former or current players who would be interested in developing their coaching skills (despite not having qualification or experience) are also encouraged to make their interest known, as the club places a high level of benefit promoting and developing from within the playing group.

The club is open to expressions of interest that may involve playing coach and or co-coaching roles.

There is an emphasis on working with youth and emerging talent in both men’s and women’s programs.

The club is located at Mott Street, Gaythorne, sharing its facilities with the Everton Junior Wolves AFC. The role would require commitment to the preseason sessions scheduled for late 2024 and early 2025.

Initial responses or questions can be directed to President Cam Shaw via email Management@maynetigers.com.au or 0488 998 274.

Are you a recent past player and/or a person who has ambitions to grow and develop into coaching?
Do you have a passion for teaching the skills and game knowledge of AFL, and having a “hands on” role within a successful organisation?

We are seeking is a person who has ambition to be part of a QAFLW Senior program while coaching their own team; who will work closely with our Level 3 Senior Women’s Coach, Shane Dawes, and his coaching team. Shane will provide the successful applicant the support, experience and mentorship required to make the role enjoyable and fulfilling.

Having won the Div 1 Senior Women’s Premiership in 2023 and been promoted to the QAFLW State League competition for the 2025 season, Moreton Bay Lions are striving to improve further and continue their ongoing success. If you’re not growing, you’re going backwards. Part of the vision is to incorporate our U17 Girls into our Senior program, to help make a smoother transition from Youth to Senior football.

We are looking for someone who has passion to teach, encourage and wants to collaborate to help our talented Youth girls reach their full potential. We want the successful candidate to have a “hands on” approach, running training drills each week, develop training plans in unison with the Senior team and having input into our game plan and structure.

Part of our Coaching group’s success is being adaptable and open to change to help our players get the best out of themselves. Our player’s development is our priority, which is why we have had enormous player retention & recruitment over the past three years.

Our ambition is to be an improved and better team by season’s end and to help our Youth coaches transition into Senior coaches.
IF this is you, visit https://bit.ly/mbl-coach-25 to apply, or alternatively call Shane Dawes on 0411 302 925 for more info.

You will be required to have a Level 1 AFL Coach accreditation and a Working With Children blue card prior to commencement.

Moreton Bay Lions are seeking expressions of interest from both emerging & experienced coaches to join our 2025 QAFLW program.

We are seeking a person who has ambition to elevate their coaching, who will work closely with our Level 3 Senior Women’s Coach, Shane Dawes & returning Assistant Coaches. Shane will provide the successful applicant the support, experience and mentorship required to make the role enjoyable and fulfilling.

This will be a “hands on” role, we are not looking for someone to just move cones around the field. This is a role whereby we want a candidate to have involvement in building our program. You will be running training drills each week, developing training plans and will have input into our game plan and structure.

Part of our Coaching groups success is being adaptable and open to change to help our players get the best out of themselves. Our player’s development is our priority, which is why we have had enormous player retention & recruitment over the past three years. You are joining a Senior Women’s team that has played off in 2 Grand Finals (Premiership in 2023) & a Preliminary Final in the last three years in Division 1. We are making the advancement into QAFLW in 2025 and are passionate about continued improvement and success.

If you have the passion, send a brief outline of your football experience, why you want to coach and contact information to Shane Dawes at srdawes11@gmail.com or alternatively call 0411 302 925

You will be required to have a minimum Level 1 AFL Coach accreditation and a Working With Children blue card prior to commencement.

YSBFC is seeking expressions of interest to join our men’s coaching program as we build toward 2025.

Roles include coaching, football operations, line coaches and development roles across our Div 2 teams and Friday night Div 4 team.

Yeronga has a long and proud history in AFL within QLD.

Our values are grounded in a strengths-based approach where Respect and Inclusion, Community & building for Success are at the heart of our club.

We are seeking expressions of interest to join our expanding men’s coaching program as we build toward 2025. Roles include football operations, coaches, assistant/line coaches and development roles.
Yeronga is focused on developing coaches at all levels.

As such we welcome expressions of interest from those with varied coaching experience, you may be looking to hone your craft, or your experience may see you be able to help mentor our developing coaches, as well as players. Where not held, a commitment to obtaining level 2 accreditation is desirable.
We are committed to the success of our senior teams, reaching their full potential as well continuing to nurture our youth pathways into the senior club. Our coaching team will be supported by the head of football and wider committee and club.

Alongside our values, Respect and Inclusion, Community and Ownership, and building for Success we believe that leadership is not a top-down process. Our leaders should understand the power of vulnerability, be unselfish and without ego with a commitment to building the future of the entire club. Through our club development program, we have built a strong network to support this framework across our senior, youth and junior programs within our Club.

Roles are to commence as soon as possible with a focus on planning for the pre-season, player retention, talent identification and recruitment.

Please direct any queries Necole Wolf (Club President) 0413 901 226.
Applications can be sent to Necole Wolf at devils@yerongafc.com.au. 

Coaching Positions 2025

Circular Head Saints Football Club are seeking expressions of interest for the following positions:

• Senior Mens Coach
• Under 18 Coach

Currently playing in the North West Football League these coaching position will be responsible for:

• Player recruitment and retention
• Training programs - both pre-season and during season
• Applying developed game plans, strategies and programs
• Media liaison
• Mentorship
• Team Selection

These positions require passionate, reliable, communicable, organised and adaptable individuals. Certificate 2 or 3 in Coaching is desirable, however not essential, the club will assist in obtaining these qualifications if necessary.

If this is something you might be interested in, written applications can be emailed to circularheadsaints@gmail.com or contact Grant Jackson - 0428 372 852.

The Deloraine Football Club will join the NTFA Premier League competition in 2025 and are seeking expressions of interest for the following positions:

• Senior Coach
• Reserves Coach
• Under 18 Coach

The successful applicants will be responsible for all aspects of Coaching including recruitment, retention of all players, pre-season and in-season training and game plan development in a team environment. 

If you are passionate and experienced, able to lead and develop a team and become part of building success, please contact Club President Don Tracey on 0418 997 320 or send your application to delorainefc@gmail.com.

Launceston Football Club are seeking 2025 Senior Men's Coach.

Tasmania's oldest & most successful football club.

For more information visit launcestonfc.com.au.

Expressions of interest to generalmanager@launcestonfc.com.au or President Scott Stephens - 0409 192 286

Wanted: Playing Senior Coach

Richmond Football Club (Old Scholars Football Association) are searching for our next playing senior coach for the 2025 season.

Applications

• John Conway - jconway@internode.on.net
• Tony Ryan - tony.ryan1731@gmail.com

For enquires, please call John (0408 129 561) or Tony (0400 531 094)

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