Annual General Meeting - 28 October

The 2009 FJFC Annual General Meeting will be held at 7.30 on Wednesday 28 October in the Community Rooms, Brunswick St Oval.

Click here for full details of the meeting and the nomination form for 2010 committee positions. A full description of the various committee and other roles is available here.

Expressions of Interest Invited

The Fitzroy Junior Football Club is seeking expressions of interest in the following roles for the 2010 season.

Team Coaches

If you are interested in coaching a FJFC team in 2010 please respond via email to Robert Bluer before 15 November, advising which team you wish to coach. Coaches must adhere to all Club policies, in particular the Player Selection Policy. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview to discuss their background and experience. All coaches will be required to obtain YJFL (or equivalent) accreditation but the club will reimburse the cost of obtaining this.

Fitness Coordinator

This is a paid position, including a component for travel costs. The position will be responsible for:

Preparation of pre season training programs in consultation with the relevant age group coaches,
Develop and oversee an age appropriate warm up and cool down program for all age groups for training and prior to games.
Undertake or assist with the implementation of agreed fitness programs.
Where requested, conduct fitness assessments and prescribe exercise programs for individual players.
Where requested supervise and lead the proposed fitness training program
Provide an assessment of the program to the Coaching Director after the season.

(Last updated 16 October 2009)

Key selection criteria for the position of Fitness Coordinator are:

Essential;

Relevant degree in Human Movement or relevant associated field
Current Working with Children permit and/or consent to Police check
Good knowledge of physiology and fitness training principles
Sound knowledge of fitness equipment
Ability to demonstrate initiative and flexibility
Effective organizational skills
Effective verbal communication and relationship building with junior age footballers
General knowledge of the role and activities of the FJFC

Desirable;

Current First Aid Certificate
Experience with junior age footballers
Level 1 coaching certificate

Please direct any enquiries or expressions of interest before via email to Robert Bluer before 15 November. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview to discuss their background and experience. Due to the time commitment required with the role, the successful applicant will not be appointed to another role within the club