CBJFC Coaching Application 2024

Coaching Application and Agreement
All Coaches seeking appointment into a Coaching position with Coolbinia Bombers Junior Football Club (CBJFC) must complete this application and declaration in full.

All coaching appointments are for a period of 1 YEAR ONLY. As per CBJFC By-laws, all positions are automatically declared vacant at the end of each and every season.

This is the required form for applicants wishing to apply to coach a Coolbinia Bombers JFC team, including Auskick, Modifieds and Youth teams.

Please note that Assistant Coaches are NOT required to complete this application but must complete a Member Protection Declaration to meet Working with Children Legislation requirements prior to their commencement in the role. Assistant coaches are also required to complete their Coach.AFL accreditation.
Club Values

Coolbinia Bombers JFC is a community focussed and inclusive club with core values of participation, fun, friendship and skill development.

Requirements

The CBJFC’s objective is to provide an environment for all of our players that:

• Continually develops their skills
• Maximises their participation on game day. This will be done by providing equal playing time amongst all players and playing in multiple positions throughout the year (Forward, Midfield, Backline)
• Allows them to have fun with their mates
• Is aligned with and meets the standards of the club’s Code of Conduct

The club will select the best possible coaches to create this environment.

Accreditation

It is a WAFC requirement for all appointed coaches to hold Foundation level accreditation for the group they are coaching (ie. Junior or Youth) as a minimum. Foundation level accreditation is an online process via Coach.AFL

All coaches and assistants are expected to complete their Coach.AFL accreditation by the 31st January 2025.

The Foundation courses are free of charge. No fee is payable.

CBJFC strongly encourages Coaches to further and continually educate themselves wherever possible. Requests for financial assistance to complete additional training requires prior approval through the Coach Coordinator/s and/ or committee.

Queries

Any queries regarding this application and/or appointment process please contact the Clubs Coach Coordinators via email: football@bombersjfc.asn.au

Applicant details:
Name*

First NameLast Name
Contact Phone*

Phone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Year group applying for (e.g Year 3 ) *
Team applying for
Do you currently hold AFL Coaches Accreditation at Foundation Level or higher? *
If currently accredited did you achieve your 10 points or greater AFL.Coach CDP last year?
CDP points are accrued by attending WAFC / AFL Coach Development Courses over the year and are a compulsory requirement to obtain re-accreditation. If unsure login to coach.AFL to confirm your details.
Do you hold any First Aid qualifications? (If so please list) *
Please read the following statements carefully and confirm your agreement to each by selecting the accompanying checkbox. Should you have any queries or are unable to agree to any of these requirements please raise them via email to football@bombersjfc.asn.au PRIOR to completing this application.*

I agree to complete my Coaching Accreditation by 31st January 2025I will attend coaching workshops and education sessions organised by the Club and WAFC Metro Central.I will ensure that the documentation and accreditation for all team officials (including assistant coaches) is completed.I understand that when there are multiple teams in the same Year group, players will be allocated to teams so that each team is considered of equal strength and ability. It is expected that there will be some player movement between the teams.I understand that all CBJFC Modified Rules and Youth Teams are required to use the Interchanger App to monitor both game time and positions, with the aim to maximise player participation on game day.I will support the club values and actively promote and participate in club events andacknowledge that attendance at Club Awards Events and Wind Ups will beconsidered compulsory.I will submit a brief written summary of the season for inclusion in the CBJFC’s Annual Report. I understand that this must be received by the CBJFC Committee within two weeks of the final game of the season.

All coaches at CBJFC acknowledge and agree to abide and uphold the Rules and By-laws of the game in which we participate. Coaches must abide by the Spirit of Junior Football, Codes of Conduct and equal opportunity requirements of the WA Junior Football Competition.

All coaches agree to abide by the Constitution, By-laws and Policies of the Coolbinia Bombers Junior Football Club.

SPIRIT OF JUNIOR FOOTBALL
(Competition By-Laws)

Every participant understands that Junior Football in Western Australia is delivered to the Community with the Spirit of the Game in mind.

It is incumbent on every participant irrespective of their place in the game, to ensure that they will:

1.1. Not focus on winning at all costs and understand that the role of Junior Football is to foster the development of junior players, volunteers, umpires, coaches and officials. Learning to win and lose is part of the developmental journey of a participant but must remain secondary to the primary focus of junior player development.
1.2 Maximise the enjoyment and development of junior footballers.
1.3 Provide our children with a game environment that is safe, fun and fair.
1.4 Ensure that the values which add to the spirit of our game, which include fairness, equality, respect and teamwork are encouraged and celebrated.
1.5 Uphold, promote and protect the Rules, Laws, Codes, Policies and Spirit of the game.
1.6 Not accept poor behaviours around our game and deter practices that undermine our games environments (coaching, playing, volunteering, spectating and umpiring).
1.7 Adhere to any directive issued by the games controlling bodies in the best interests of achieving the above.
1.8 Coaches should adopt an athlete-centred coaching philosophy.
Acknowledgement*

I have read and agree to uphold and abide by the WAFC Spirit of Junior Football

Coaches are obliged to understand and adhere to the True Sport – Coaches Code of Conduct as set out in the WAFC Competition By-laws. A failure to adhere to these requirements may see Coaching accreditation revoked.

The major objective of Junior & Youth Football is to provide an opportunity for all children to play Australian Football in a safe environment designed to maximise the acquisition of skill and provide enjoyment. The True Sport Codes of Conduct, if followed by all people involved in our game, should ensure the fulfilment of this important objective.

TRUE SPORT – COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT

1. Spirit of Junior Football
ALL coaches must understand and adhere to BYLAW #1 ‘The Spirit of Junior Football’.

2. #HAVEFUN
• Ensure that players are involved in a positive environment where skill learning and development are priorities and are not overshadowed by a desire to win.

3. #BESAFE
• Be supportive at all times and refrain from any form of personal abuse or unnecessary physical contact with the players in your care.
• Stress and monitor safety always.
• In recognising the significance of injury and sickness, your will seek and follow the physician’s advice concerning the return of injured, concussed or ill players to training.
• Keep informed regarding sound principles of coaching and skill development, and of factors relating to the welfare of your players.

4. #BEHEALTHY
• Be reasonable in the demands you make on the time commitments of the players in your care, having due consideration for their health and well-being.
• Have due consideration for varying maturity and ability levels of your players when designing practice schedule, practice activities and involvement in competition.

5. #PLAYFAIR
• Abide by and teach the AFL Laws of the Game and the Rules of your Club, District and League/Association.
• Display and teach appropriate sporting behaviour at all times, ensuring that players understand and practise fair play.
• Reject the use of performance enhancing substances in sport and abide by the guidelines set forth in the AFL Drug Policy.

6.#SHOWRESPECT
• Display and foster respect for umpires, opponents, coaches, administrators, other officials, parents and spectators.

7. #INCLUDEALL
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all individuals within the context of your involvement in Australian Football, including refraining from any discriminatory practices on the basis of race, religion, ethnic background, or special ability/disability.
• Avoid overplaying the talented players aiming to maximise participation and enjoyment for all players regardless of ability. When responsible for players in the 5-18-year-old age group, strive to ensure that all players gain equal playing time.
Acknowledgement*

I have read and agree to abide by the WAFC True Sport - Coaches Code of Conduct.

Further information
Please detail any recent coaching experience (including football and other sports):*
Please specify - Age Group | Year | Club | Sport
Have you completed or attended any WAFC Coaching Workshops or relevant training in the last 2 years? If so please list details *
(e.g. WCE Masterclass, Coaches Roadshows, Level 2 Accreditation.) Please list all courses names and Year of attendance.
If already known, please indicate the Assistant Coaches and Manager that you intend to appoint as part of your coaching Group.

Assistant Coach #1 - Assistant Coach #2 - Team Manager -
2 Assistant Coaches and 1 Manager may be listed. If not yet known please leave blank0/30
Have you personally, or to the best of your knowledge any of your team officials, been subject to any form of formal sanction by a sporting club or league? *
Examples include incidents resulting in letter of caution or reprimand; suspension and/or de-registration from coaching or other official duties from a Sporting Club, League or Association.
If Yes please provide details.
Briefly describe your coaching philosophy and goals for the upcoming season:*
What do you see, if any, as your greatest challenges for the upcoming season? *
What can the CBJFC Committee do to support you in your role as Coach? *

Member Protection Declaration
Coolbinia Bombers Junior Football Club has a duty of care to those associated with our organisation and our sport. It is a legal requirement that we check the background of each person over 18 years of age, who works, Coaches, Manages or has regular unsupervised contact with children and young people under the age of 18. For more information please visit https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au/
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First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

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hereby register to volunteer with the Coolbinia Bombers Junior Football Club. I confirm I ,*

Hold a valid WWC Card OR;am the Parent of a Registered player at the club
My Child's name and Team details are (Please leave blank if you do not have a child registered at the club) *
Registered Child's name and Year group /Team
All Non –parent volunteers are required to have a valid Working with Children check (ie. WWC card).

Should an applicant not currently hold a valid WWC Card, he or she will be required to submit an application prior to working at the Club. Evidence of application must be submitted to the CBJFC committee before starting any child-related work at the club.

Information on how to obtain your WWC Check is available online HERE.

Fees associated with obtaining the WWC Check (as a volunteer) will be reimbursed in full by the club, after sending a valid receipt to treasurer@bombersjfc.asn.au
My WWC Card number and Expiry date is
WWC Card Number and Expiry date(if applicable)
Please upload a photo or scanned image of your WWC Card (If applicable)

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I Declare that:

1. I am aware of my obligations under the Member Protection Policy issued by the Coolbinia Bombers JFC. (Policy available for viewing at www.bombersjfc.asn.au )
2. I do not have any criminal charges pending before the courts.
3. I do not have any criminal convictions or findings of guilt for sexual offences, offences related to children or acts of violence.
4. I have not had any disciplinary proceedings bought against me by an employer, sporting organisation or similar body involving child abuse, sexual misconduct or harassment, or other form of harassment or acts of violence.
5. To my knowledge there is no matter that the Coolbinia Bombers JFC may consider constituting a risk to its members, employees, volunteers, athletes or reputation by engaging me in a paid or voluntary position.
6. I will notify the President of the Club immediately upon becoming aware that any matters set out in numbers 2 to 5 above have changed.
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DECLARATION:

By submitting this application I acknowledge I have read and understood the information contained herein. I agree to abide by these and all other rules, policies and by-laws of the CBJFC and affiliated Association.

I declare the information contained herein is true and accurate and I am aware that any breach of the rules, policies, or by-laws of the CBJFC or affiliated Association may result in my removal or suspension, as determined by the CBJFC Coaching Coordinator and Committee.
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Coaching Application and Agreement

Accreditation

Further information

Member Protection Declaration