Participation Coordinator – ACT

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

About The Role

Through a targeted approach, continue to develop the game of Australian Rules through the implementation and execution of AFL programs to gain maximum participation levels at Community Football, NAB AFL Auskick, NAB Superkick and AFL NINES across the ACT region. This will occur through best-in-class delivery and ensuring high-quality customer experience across all football and fan engagement programs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Key Accountabilities

• Support junior clubs and Auskick centres in relation to recruitment, volunteers, coaching, protocols, promotion and venue hire
• Drive program bookings to achieve aspirational growth targets.
• Deliver and run a variety of AFL programs in either school or after-school time. Programs could be school curriculum linked, Auskick, Superkick, all-abilities or others.
• Conduct promotional activities to meet participant targets e.g. school assemblies and other promotional activities.
• Ensure each program is delivered in line with the program curriculum and all participants can participate in a safe, friendly & fun environment.
• Drive program bookings to achieve aspirational growth targets.
• Liaise with teachers, schools and other program stakeholders.
• Facilitate AFL player visits and fan engagement activities.
• Contribute to key projects within and outside of core role.
• Support and contribute to the success of the broader team.

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

Core Competencies

• Well-developed verbal and written communication, interpersonal, presentation skills.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Demonstrated personal initiative and ability to work effectively unsupervised.

Child Safety Standards

The AFL has a commitment to ensure we provide professional, safe and enjoyable environments to children and young people who participate in our game. The executive and management of our organisation are responsible for undertaking recruitment and ensuring that our processes and systems are robust and thorough, as well as being communicated and understood internally. Our recruitment process is a 5-step process and includes meeting and engaging with a variety of key people from across the organisation as well as completing thorough verification checks. As part of our comprehensive recruitment process, we ensure that all safety and legislative checks such as working with children checks, Criminal background checks, employment and personal reference checks are completed to ensure anyone working for the AFL is fit for the role they are employed in, prior to commencing employment. The AFL takes the safety of children and young people very seriously and reviews all process and procedures in line with current state and federal legislation.

OUR CULTURE

Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation

Applications Close: 28 February 2025