The Manly Warringah Football Association (MWFA) is the peak body responsible for the overall development, organisation and promotion of football through 17 clubs on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. The MWFA manages more than 20,000 players in juniors, men’s and women’s and accordingly, a significant number of coaches. The MWFA is a Member of Football NSW, Football Australia and as such is affiliated with FIFA, the world governing body for football.
The Position
Community Coach Mentors will work within the area of community football to provide high quality leadership, education and support for coaches at club level to ensure all participants have a quality experience and strive for continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity for professional development and to take a leadership role in developing the game in our region.
Applicants will need to have availability across a variety of weeknights and occasionally on weekends as well, in particular in preparation for and during the winter football season (February to August). MWFA recognises that applicants are likely to have other employment outside of football and/or other coaching commitments, so some flexibility will be possible.
Renumeration will be dependant on a mix of experience, qualifications, skill set and total hours of work.
Responsibilities & Duties
The Community Coach Mentors will assist and collaborate with the MWFA Coach Development Manager in:
- Visiting MWFA clubs to support Club Coaching Coordinators (CCCs) and help mentor club coaches at their training sessions and matches
- Delivering official Football Australia coach education courses, as well as MWFA coach workshops, both at Cromer Park and MWFA clubs
- Contributing to developing coaching resources, communication, reporting, record keeping, and maintaining equipment
Skills
- Understanding of Football Australia National Curriculum
- High level of professionalism and inter-personal skills for working with volunteers in community sport
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to create safe, engaging and welcoming learning environments with professional delivery of the highest standards
- Highly motivated and able to work under pressure, but also independently
- Highly organised with strong problem solving ability
- Good level of computer skills
Qualifications
- FFA C licence preferred
- FFA accredited presenter for MiniRoos, Skill Training and Game Training Certificates (desirable)
- Applicants will need to have a valid driver’s licence and their own car suitable for carrying coaching equipment
- A Paid Working with Children Check is compulsory and prohibited persons need not apply.
Applications should be made by email to eugene.lawrenz@mwfa.com.au by Sunday January 16.
