2027 Junior Coaching Expressions of Interest

St Mary’s Sporting Club is now seeking Expressions of Interest for junior football coaching roles for the 2027 season.

Our junior football program is an important part of St Mary’s and provides a pathway for young players from their first experience of football through to senior football.

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and positive people who want to help our young players develop their football, build confidence, enjoy the game and feel part of the St Mary’s community.

Expressions of Interest are welcomed for both male and female football programs, including Coach, Assistant Coach and other football development roles.

What we expect from a St Mary’s junior coach

Coaching at St Mary’s is about much more than winning games. Our coaches play an important role in creating the environment experienced by our players and families.

We expect our junior coaches to:

• put player development, enjoyment and wellbeing at the centre of the program
• create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for every player
• provide all players with meaningful opportunities to learn and develop
• coach in a positive and age-appropriate manner
• demonstrate and reinforce the values and behaviours expected at St Mary’s
• treat players, parents, volunteers, opposition teams and officials with respect
• work constructively with other St Mary’s coaches and football coordinators
• support the development pathway between St Mary’s junior and senior football programs
• communicate appropriately and respectfully with players and families
• comply with St Mary’s policies, Codes of Conduct and Child Safety requirements
• hold or obtain the required coaching accreditation
• hold a current Working with Children Check where required

We also expect coaches to understand that they are part of one St Mary’s football program. Team success is important, but it should never come at the expense of player development, participation, wellbeing or the broader interests of the Club.

Roles available

Relevant 2027 junior age groups (female/male), subject to AFL Barwon competition structures. Applicants may express interest in more than one age group.

Expressions of Interest can be submitted for:

Junior Male Football

• Under 9
• Under 10
• Under 12
• Under 14
• Under 16
• Under 18

Junior Female Football

• Under 10
• Under 12
• Under 14
• Under 17

You do not necessarily need previous coaching experience.

We are keen to hear from people with different levels of experience who share our approach to developing young players. Where appropriate, St Mary’s can provide opportunities for people to begin as an assistant or development coach and build their coaching experience within the Club.

Expression of interest form

Appointment process

Submitting an Expression of Interest does not guarantee appointment to a coaching position.

Following the closing date, the relevant St Mary’s football coordinators will review all Expressions of Interest and speak with applicants before coaching appointments are finalised.

Coaching structures will be determined with consideration given to the needs of each age group, player development, experience, coaching support and the overall needs of the St Mary’s football program.

Expressions of Interest close Sunday 20 September 2026

We encourage anyone interested in contributing to junior football at St Mary’s in 2027 to submit an Expression of Interest.

Whether you are an experienced coach, a former player, a parent with coaching experience or someone interested in becoming involved in coaching for the first time, we would love to hear from you.

Be part of developing the next generation of Saints.