• Be part of the next generation of Melbourne City FC stars.
• Develop talent. Drive performance. Be part of something bigger.

Melbourne City FC is seeking passionate, professional, and skilled staff to join our Boys Academy at Casey Fields, as part of our commitment to developing elite young footballers in a world-class environment.

We are now recruiting for two key part time fixed term positions for the 2025 season.

1. Youth Development Phase (YDP) Head Coach - U14

Lead the development and performance of our U14 Boys team in the Junior Boys NPL (JBNPL) competition. This role is central to delivering Melbourne City’s Football Methodology and creating a positive, challenging learning environment for emerging players.

Key Focus:

• Plan and deliver high-quality training sessions aligned with the CFG Football Methodology.
• Drive the technical, tactical, and personal growth of each player.
• Collaborate with the Performance, Medical, and Analysis teams to manage training loads and player wellbeing.
• Use Hudl and Veo to deliver regular video analysis feedback to players.
• Represent the Club in youth scouting, community, and Academy initiatives.
• There is also an opportunity to increase these hours working our City Football Schools program.

2. Youth Development Phase (YDP) Sports Scientist

Support the physical development and performance of Academy players through best-practice sports science and strength & conditioning.   Work alongside coaches and medical staff to ensure each player trains, competes, and recovers optimally.

Key Focus:

• Deliver warm-ups, on-pitch conditioning, and gym-based strength programs.
• Support performance monitoring and maintain accurate player data.
• Collaborate on training periodisation and player rehabilitation programs.
• Contribute to an integrated, multidisciplinary performance team.

What We’re Looking For in these Academy roles, we seek individuals who:

• Are professional, dependable, and passionate about player development.
• Thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills.
• Embody Melbourne City FC’s values of respect, teamwork, humility, and accountability.
• Are willing to work evenings, weekends, with flexibility to travel interstate.

In return, we provide you with:

• The opportunity to be part of a company that fosters a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants.
• The chance to join a global sporting network and learn the City Football Group methodology.
• Great staff incentives, including deals and discounts with corporate sponsors.