Soccer Coaches – MiniRoos & Juniors

Mazenod Football Club | Melbourne’s South-East

Mazenod FC is looking for committed and enthusiastic male and female soccer coaches to join our growing MiniRoos and Juniors program.

Over the past five years, our club has experienced significant growth, with 27 teams now competing across our MiniRoos and Junior programs. We are committed to creating a professional, positive and development-focused environment where young players can enjoy the game, develop their skills and reach their potential.

Our long-term vision is ambitious: to become recognised as one of Melbourne’s leading clubs for MiniRoos and Juniors development within the next ten years.

All coaches at Mazenod FC are remunerated and receive ongoing support and professional development throughout the season.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking coaches who are:

• Reliable, professional and well organised

• Committed to continuous learning and development

• Able to work effectively within a coaching team

• Interested in developing both their coaching knowledge and leadership skills

• Comfortable communicating with players, parents and other coaching staff

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work alongside highly qualified coaching staff within a supportive and professional environment.

Coaching & Development Opportunities

Mazenod FC is committed to developing our coaches as well as our players.

Depending on experience, commitment and performance, opportunities may include:

• Football Victoria coaching licence courses supported by Mazenod FC

• Ongoing coaching education and mentoring

• Working alongside experienced and highly qualified coaches

• Opportunities to take on management and leadership responsibilities, including:

  • Tournament organisation

  • Coaches’ management

  • Training schedule coordination

  • Session planning and program organisation

  • Player development activities

For coaches who demonstrate a high level of professionalism, organisation and coaching ability, further opportunities may include:

• Additional paid activities through our extra programs, including school holiday camps and personal training

• Tournament attendance and coaching opportunities across Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra

• Increased coaching and leadership responsibilities within the club

• Potential international coaching and employment opportunities in the long term

Key Coaching Responsibilities

Coaches will be expected to:

• Implement high-quality soccer training sessions in line with the club’s methodology and player-development philosophy

• Develop training programs that address both team and individual player objectives

• Prepare players for tournaments and competitions

• Complete player evaluations and development benchmarks to monitor and measure progress

• Follow the club’s coaching methodology, strategies and game model

• Teach players tactical concepts, team structures and game strategies based on Mazenod FC principles

• Act as a mentor and educator while developing positive relationships with players

• Understand individual players’ personalities, strengths and areas for development

• Lead training sessions that improve players’ technical, tactical, physical and psychological development

• Make appropriate decisions and substitutions during matches

• Maintain open and professional communication with players and parents/guardians

• Work collaboratively with other coaches and club staff

• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive and enjoyable environment for all players

Requirements

Coaches will be required to:

• Hold, or be willing to work towards, at least a Football Victoria Foundation of Football coaching qualification

• Coaches holding an AFC or UEFA C or B Licence will be highly regarded and may be considered for opportunities to coach higher-skilled and more advanced teams within the Mazenod FC program

• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a Working with Children Check if 18 years or older

• Have the legal right to work in Australia, including being an Australian citizen, permanent resident or holding all applicable visas and work approvals

• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability and a genuine commitment to youth player development

Previous coaching experience and coaching qualifications are highly regarded, but we are also interested in motivated coaches who are eager to learn and develop.

Join Mazenod FC.

 This is an opportunity to join a growing football club with a clear long-term vision for player and coach development.

If you are passionate about soccer, enjoy working with young players and want to develop your coaching career within a professional and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: ****@mazenodfootballclub.com.au

Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone enquiries will be accepted.