AddressThe AFL Development Team plays an integral part of reaching our goal here at the AFL, which is to enhance and grow the game across all states and all levels – from grassroots to elite. Members of the AFL Development Team, facilitate programs and competitions to introduce Aussie Rules to new audiences. A Development Officer is responsible for facilitating sessions in a fun, inclusive and safe way at schools, community clubs and local competitions. You don’t need to have played Aussie Rules or be a footy expert to join the team, but you do need to be enthusiastic, a good communicator and able to engage a group. These are casual roles and hours vary depending on program scheduling.
Key Tasks include:
• Design AFL programs of various lengths utilising the games booklet and program templates.
• Deliver AFL Programs to a range of participants varying in age and ability, inclusive of set up and pack up.
• Engage in promotion of local sporting clubs while on programs and promote the transition from Sporting Schools Programs to Club Auskick/Football.
• Ability to adapt to fast changing work environments.
• Interact with key stakeholders involved in promotion of the game.
• Umpire a range of formats including Paul Kelly Cup, AFL Nines and Superkick.
• Attend local and state development days.
• Assist in administration tasks such as moving stock and Auskick Transition calls when required.
• Stay up to date on the latest business protocols and processes.
