National Club Development And Experience Manager

ABOUT US

As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.

COVID-19

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ABOUT THE ROLE

The National Club Development & Experience Managers scope includes umpires, coaches and club volunteers across the community football network. In developing coordinated and integrated strategies across these areas the role will work to ensure that match day and club environments provide experiences

and opportunities that drive retention and recruitment into these segments. This role is critical to ensuring fit for purpose content across community football and the most effective delivery network of that information

The location of this role is flexible across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Key Accountabilities:

• Setting the strategy for community football across coaching (of players and umpires), umpiring, club development and match day environments
• Directly lead a national team to deliver on the strategy and work with team members from across the country to implement a great experience for community coaches, umpires and volunteers
• Overseeing the approach to community coach development and retention
• Leading the strategy to recruit, develop and retain community umpires and umpire coaches
• Developing initiatives to improve match day environments
• Overseeing the strategy to support Club volunteers
• Working with the participation team on transition between participation programs and community football
• Overseeing a coordinated and simplified approach to communication to Leagues, Club volunteers, coaches, umpires, and players
• Ensuring there is a focus on driving diversity in all areas of community football
• Support and contribute to the success of the broader Game Development team

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

Core Competencies:

• Significant experience working across complex and high-profile stakeholders
• Skilled in strategic thinking and the development and implementation of strategic projects
• Experience working across multiple streams of work
• Understanding of community football or similar in another sport

OUR CULTURE

THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
• My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
• Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
• My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
• AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!

Applications Close:  8 August 2022