CRANBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB SEEKS UNDER 19’S COACH
The Cranbourne Football Club is seeking an Under 19’s Coach for season 2021.
The Cranbourne Football Club (CFC) is associated with the AFL Outer East (AFLOE).
Season 2021 will see CFC play in the restructured U19’s AFLOE competition (replacing U18’s).
CFC is a highly competitive community Club consistently playing finals football through our Seniors, Reserves and Thirds for more than several years.
CFC is an inclusive and diverse club that is currently home to 3 Men’s teams, 1 Women’s team and 2 All Abilities teams. The CFC also has strong affiliations with Cranbourne Superules, Cranbourne Netball and Cranbourne Junior Football Club.
Applicants must have a minimum Level 1 AFL coaching accreditation or be willing to obtain accreditation. The following attributes and responsibilities are necessary for the position:
- Effective verbal communication.
- Demonstrated organisational skills.
- Has a good understanding of game day strategies and tactics.
- In conjunction with Senior Coaches, assist in developing and establishing an appropriate preseason training program.
- Instruct the players placed under their care generally and to see that all players carry out sufficient training.
- In conjunction with Senior Coach and Junior Development Coach, liaise with junior grade coaches to establish a consistent coaching policy throughout the Club.
- In conjunction with Senior Coach and Junior Development Coach, assist with junior development where possible and appropriate.
- In conjunction with Senior Coach, integrate players in to the Senior teams to ensure a clear pathway is created.
- Provide game day coaching expertise.
For interested and suitable applicants, the dual role of Junior Development Coach (JDC) may also be considered along with U19’s Coaching. This JDC role encompasses all the previous attributes and responsibilities and also has oversight of the U17’s.
Commitment required: preseason training twice to three times a week between December and February. Training twice a week March to August and play Saturday (some Friday Night) matches between April and August.
This is a wonderful opportunity to continue to build your experience as a football coach in a strong and supportive community Club.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV to John Hetherington by Friday 12 September 2020 via email at [email protected]
