Stk Education Program Coordinator

Careers at the St Kilda Football Club represent a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic culture, where we recognise every individual impacts team success. It’s a place where we lift, support, and challenge each other to be greater. And in that pursuit of greatness, we embrace the grit our journey requires.

The timing and potential of this opportunity is unprecedented. Last year was the year of exploration in our AFL program, and the year our AFLW team inspired with their most successful season yet. In 2024 we start in earnest the build towards our second and subsequent premierships.

Within our cultural DNA is the ability to harness the power of collaboration, diversity and effort to impact what matters to our football Club. While on-field performance is the club’s absolute priority, we recognise the important role we play in the community and embrace our responsibility to promote mental fitness through the Danny Frawley Centre, social inclusion via the Healthy Futures Hub and continue our long-standing commitments to First Nations people and gender equality. 

We understand who we represent, and the privileged position we hold as custodians of a football club built on more than 150 years of history. 

Reporting into the STK Education Lead, the STK Education Program Coordinator is responsible for managing the delivery of the STK Education programs for school groups within our CBA, NGA, and wider region. This includes collaborating with the STK Education team to meet revenue growth targets. It also involves the planning and implementation of the Education Programs on a day-to day basis, booking school programs in, facilitating coaching of clinics, and working to support other members of the Community Football and Education team and wider club initiatives.

This role provides the opportunity to facilitate educational experiences for students at an elite sporting club. The programs offered are designed to enhance participant learning and growth in a fun and engaging way within a high-performance setting.

About you 

• Passionate about growing the game at grassroots level 
• Engaging facilitator, with natural ability to authentically connect with a diverse group of people, especially younger generations  
• A true team player, with a willingness to roll up sleeve and support the broader team
• Digitally savvy, with experience using Monday.com and Deputy highly desirable (if you do, please mention this in your application to get our attention!)
• High attention to detail 
• Growth mindset, continually looking for ways we can improve work practices
• Ability to manage multiple tasks  
• Ability to work autonomously and independently as well as part of a team 
• Demonstrated internal and external stakeholder engagement 
• Ability to meet timelines in an effective and efficient manner 
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, including presenting/facilitation
• Commitment to open, honest, two-way, and frequent communication 

What you need

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in AFLW/AFL, a similar sporting organisation or education setting 
• Minimum AFL Level 1 or Foundation Coach Accreditation  
• Possess a current driver’s licence
• Possess a current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one 
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one

What we offer

• Fantastic culture of grounded people, passionate about what they do
• Hybrid working, with 3 Connect Days at RSEA Park per week and the balance worked as needed by role
• On site LINTON STREET café 
• Free access to Aquatics Facilities at our Danny Frawley Centre for Health & Wellbeing
• Free parking onsite & state of the art gym access 
• Bring your Pet to Work Fridays!
• Paid Wellbeing days – time off to relax & recharge
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave for primary carers (2 weeks for secondary carers) 
• Discounted Saints memberships and merchandise
• Up to 40% discount on selected NEW BALANCE products
• Saints-only Linen House product pricing
• Discounted movie tickets through Hoyts
• Crown Hotels 15% discount & 20% discount on food & beverage at participating Crown restaurants

If you connect with our values, who the Saints are and where we are headed, this a brilliant opportunity for a talented team player to join us.

Please keep reading...
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. 

To apply
Applications should include a current CV with a cover letter that addresses why you are interested in working with St Kilda Football Club, why you would be an attribute to our culture and how your skills/experience would be attributes to the position. 

Applications will close Wednesday 17th April 2024. Short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.

The St Kilda Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities.

We are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and fostering a “child safe” culture. It is essential that anyone involved with the St Kilda Football Club understands their responsibility in relation to child safety and supports such an environment. All employees of St Kilda Football Club are required to have a valid Working with Children Check.