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Form of workABOUT US
The North Melbourne Kangaroos is a modern football club based in the beating heart of urban, inner-city North Melbourne. At the Kangaroos we are known for our fighting spirit - a bold and never beaten attitude that has won us four premierships and allowed us to achieve the extraordinary together. We are a diverse and inclusive club; a family where everyone belongs, united by our fighting spirit.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The AFLW Assistant Coach will work closely with our AFLW playing group, in collaboration with the other coaches and support staff, to help execute our philosophies and expedite the development of our players.
Reporting to the AFLW Senior Coach, this role will:
- Coach a specific line within the overall team structure (i.e. forward, midfield or defence)
- Facilitate individual and line performance review sessions
- Assist with the development and implementation of a performance strategy
- Effectively coach and influence players to adhere to a game plan
- Promote the Kangaroos positively through media appearances as required
- Form part of the team selection committee (Match Committee)
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for a strong communicator who is also passionate about developing players to achieve their full potential to join an exceptional AFLW coaching group.
The successful candidate will also have:
- A Level 2 AFL Coaching Qualification
- Experience in coaching representative-level football (i.e. NAB League, VFL and VFLW) at a minimum is desirable
- Excellent collaboration, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Outstanding presentation skills; able to present and connect with a variety of stakeholders
- Strong self-awareness, while also being empathetic and caring
- Resilience; with the ability to push through setbacks and withstand the intense scrutiny and pressure of elite professional sport
- Sound knowledge of applications such as Sportscode, Hudl and Keynote
Our ideal candidate can work a wide array of hours with a varying time schedule to suit the seasonal priorities of the football industry. Some interstate travel may be required.
The successful candidate is required to undergo and pass a police check, and hold a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check.
PERKS & BENEFITS
We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment in which our people can thrive. We live our values of Real, Bold, Belonging and Never Beaten By being authentic in our actions, forming genuine connections and being relentless in our approach to growth and improvement.
In addition to our strong culture, we also offer a number of perks and benefits, including:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Recently renovated head office with lots of spaces to collaborate and work flexibly
- Private spaces available for breastfeeding and prayer
- Salary packaging options
- Regular and fun staff experiences such as monthly birthday celebrations and staff lunches
- A dedicated resource focused on staff health and wellbeing
- A free and confidential coaching and well-being service for staff and their immediate family members
- Access to exclusive offers and discounts through club partners such as Mazda, Spirit of Tasmania, Puma and AIA Health
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Kangaroos strive to be the AFL’s most inclusive, accessible, and united football club. Our value of ‘Belonging’ means we embrace people from all walks of life and respect each other’s opinions and capabilities. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity.
It is well documented that the overall diversity we see in Australian society, whether it be gender expression, culture, ethnicity, sexuality, and/or ability, isn’t accurately reflected in many workforces. Diversity in all its forms is shown to improve an organisation’s ability to innovate, create, problem-solve, grow and so much more. So, even if you only meet 60% of the selection criteria; the many facets of your intersectional self might just make you perfect for the role. Please get in touch to have a chat to see if the role is right for you.
