Senior & U19 AFL Coach — Lead Talent Development

Northern Football Netball League; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bundoora Senior Football Club invites applications for Seniors and U19’s coaching roles for the 2027 season. Reporting to the Football Department, successful candidates will develop game plans, training techniques and player skills.

They will work with other coaches to foster development and culture, lead with exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, and recruit players and support staff. AFL Level 1 is mandatory; Level 2 would be favorable.

Qualifications

• Must have coaching experience in developing game plans, training techniques and player skills.
• Ability to work with other coaches to achieve club objectives.
• Drive for personal and team development and fostering a strong culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop game plans and training methods to improve player skills and team performance.
• Collaborate with fellow coaches to ensure cohesive coaching across Seniors and U19s.
• Lead with strong interpersonal and organisational skills and support staff recruitment.
• Recruit new players to the club and assist with team development as required.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Recruitment

Interpersonal skills

Education

AFL Level 1 coaching accreditation

AFL Level 2 coaching credentials (favorable)

Job description

Bundoora FNC – Senior Men’s and U19s Football Coaches

Published on Monday, September 21, 2026

Bundoora Senior Football Club is seeking applicants for Seniors and U19’s for Men’s teams for the 2027 season.

The Club has excellent facilities and is a well-resourced and managed club with a strong community and supporter base. We are highly respected in the NFNL and currently field three men’s teams. The club provides an inclusive environment, and the successful candidates will work part of a dedicated team for the benefit of the club and its members. Reporting to the Football Department, the successful applicant will possess:

• Knowledge and experience as a coach in the development of game plans, training techniques and development of player skills to support objectives.
• Ability to work in cooperation with the other Coaches.
• The desire and drive for personal and team success with a focus on development and culture.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including leadership and communication.
• A high level of organisation leadership.
• Ability to recruit new players to the club, including support staff.
• AFL Level 1 coaching accreditation is mandatory. AFL Level 2 coaching credentials would be favorably received.

Further information can be sourced from Paul King (Vice President – Football) on phone [phone]. All conversations will be in the strictest confidence.

Applications, clearly setting out appropriate qualifications and experience, should be submitted to Paul King (Vice President – Football) by 29/09/2026 on [e-mail] .

The NFNL has confirmed 2027 season dates for its senior men’s and women’s football competitions.

As per the NFNL Statement of Rules, nominations are now open for the NFNL Board.

The NFNL is inviting netballers interested in trying out for representative squads in 2027 to register for trials.