Volunteer Soccer Coaches

Description

Fitzroy Lions Soccer Club was established in to ensure children and young people living in public housing in Fitzroy, Collingwood and Richmond had opportunities to play sport, and to unite the community through the ‘world game’. We are completely free to play – the only registered club in Victoria to offer this. No club fees, no registration fees, and all kit provided free of charge. Alongside our junior teams, we also run community outreach and after-school programs.

We are about more than just football – our ethos is to bring the community together and show that our diversity is our strength.

Responsibilities/role

We are seeking enthusiastic coaches to ensure Fitzroy Lions can continue to meet growing demand and serve the community. Our Miniroos and junior teams train on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in Richmond (6-8.30pm) and play on Sunday mornings in the northern suburbs. We understand that people are busy and may not be able to commit to a ‘full time’ team role. For coaches, all we ask in terms of continuity is that you are able to attend at least two training sessions per month.

As a junior coach, you will be responsible for leading/supporting training sessions, including planning, delivery of the session and team management (together with another coach). You will also be responsible on match day, including warm up, roster, coaching and leadership. Our coaches are part of our community, so ideally we are looking for people who want to play a mentoring and leadership role for our kids and families.

No direct coaching experience is required, but an understanding of soccer and/or experience working with kids is desirable. You will also require a working with children check.

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