Senior Men Head Coach

Collegians Football Club Inc; Saint Kilda Junction; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Collegians Football Club in Saint Kilda, VIC, seeks a Senior Men’s Coach to lead our return to VAFA Premier A and build sustained success. Building on 2026 momentum, you will shape the football program and guide a talented playing group.

The role requires senior coaching experience, a clear VAFA philosophy, and strong leadership, communication and relationship skills to develop players and strengthen pathways.

Qualifications

• Senior coaching experience
• Strong understanding of VAFA football
• Clear coaching philosophy
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship skills
• Ability to develop players and nurture pathways

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a 2027 football plan and beyond
• Lead and support a strong coaching team
• Develop young players and strengthen talent pathways
• Establish high standards while preserving community spirit
• Support recruitment, player welfare and retention

Skills

Senior coaching experience

VAFA football knowledge

Leadership

Player development

Recruitment & retention

Job description

Collegians Football Club – Saint Kilda VIC

Senior Men’s Coach – Collegians Football Club | 2027

Lead the next chapter.

Collegians Football Club is seeking an ambitious Senior Men’s Coach to lead our return to the VAFA’s Premier A competition and build sustained success.

Following an undefeated 2026 Premier B premiership season, the Club enters 2027 with a talented young playing group, strong depth and a thriving football program. Our Reserves finished just one point short of a premiership, while our Under 19s claimed the flag.

One year into a five-year strategic plan, with significant facilities upgrades underway and a strong school pathway, Collegians offers the opportunity to shape a football program over the longer term.

About the role

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and deliver a clear football plan for 2027 and beyond.
• Lead and support a strong coaching team.
• Develop young players and strengthen our talent pathways.
• Establish high standards while preserving the enjoyment and community spirit of amateur football.
• Support recruitment, player welfare and retention.

About you

We are looking for someone with senior coaching experience, a strong understanding of VAFA football and a clear coaching philosophy. You will bring strong leadership, communication and relationship skills, a proven ability to develop players, and connections across the broader football community.

Contact: Andrew Kenneally – Club President

Email: ***email_hidden***

Phone: [phone] ***

Applications close Friday 16 October 2026 at 2pm.