After representing Grêmio's youth categories,[1] he started studying Engineering but graduated in Physical Education at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.

[3] On 27 July 2014, after Enderson Moreira's dismissal, Jardine was named interim manager,[4] being in charge for one match (a 2–1 loss against Vitória) before the appointment of Luiz Felipe Scolari.

[8] On 16 June 2023, Club América reached an agreement with Atlético San Luis and appointed Jardine as their new manager.

[9] On Jardine's competitive debut, América suffered a 2–1 home defeat to FC Juárez in the opening match of the Apertura tournament.

On 15 December 2024, Club América won its third consecutive championship under Jardine, thus becoming the first tricampeón of Mexican football in its current format.