Expressions of interest are now open for Coaching one of our teams in 2024. We are particularly keen for former players to express their interest and help our club continue to grow.
The Parade/St Damians Junior Football Club (PSDJFC) is a club with a long and proud history, first established in 1979 as the St Damians JFC.

Over 10 years ago we added the Parade name to our club, and our teams are affectionately now known as the Parade Saints. The club competes in the YJFL and is based at Binnak Park in Bundoora. We have teams ranging from age groups from Under 8 through to Under 16 and offer an Auskick program for Ages 5 to 12.

PSDJFC is a well resourced club with an experienced committee and has remained financially stable in 2023 while continuing to progress key initiatives, highlighted by the recent major redevelopment of the Pavilion along with the ground lighting upgrade.

PSDJFC core values are respect, integrity, family, progression and resilience. As an extension of these values, the club has a strong focus on the wellbeing of our community. You don’t need to have coached before to apply, PSDJFC has a program to train our coaches and help make them be the best coach they can be, so your children have the best coaches. You will have access to experienced coaches and development to help you become the best coach you can be.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
• Level 1 AFL Coaching Accreditation as a minimum (or willing to obtain).
• Attend a compulsory Coaching Coordinator/Director of Coaching information night.
• A strong willingness to embrace and role model club values and behaviours.
• Be approachable and a highly effective communicator across multiple stakeholders including coaches, committee, players, and external stakeholders.
• Current Working with Children Check.

KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE ROLE INCLUDE:
• As the coach, you will report to our Football Managers and support the development and execution of the Football Program.
• Provide direction to the team with a focus on developing young talent, whilst also guiding a diverse range of players of varying ages, skill and fitness levels.
• Maintain the high standards and adhere to our Junior Coaches Charter.
• Support the player recruitment and retention plan and provide input on the playing list’s strengths and weaknesses and assist in recruiting.
• Attend seminars, meetings held by the Football Managers.
• Understand modern football trends and tactics and demonstrate this understanding in the team’s game and training plans.
• Support the implementation of the Player Leadership Program at the correct age group in consultation with the Football Managers.
• Strive to deliver on key performance metrics and be open to contributing to a system of review and feedback for personal, club development to ensure the Club can be seen as a DESTINATION CLUB.

MAJOR ADDITIONS TO THE CLUB
1. Portable 180° VEO cameras
2. GPS Sports Performance Trackers.
3. Ultimate High Performance Program.
4. Coaching development program
5. Modern and Great Facility catering for Boy and Girls.
6. Specialised Coaches for Kicking, Tackling, Rucking
7. PT Instructor & fully kitted out GYM.
8. Development Program.
Please complete the attached Coaching application form and submit to the secretary@paradestdamiansjfc.com.au no later than Monday 25 September, 2023. Any enquiries can be directed to this email or 0410459526