Coach Developer

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

Purpose – why this role is important

The Coach Developer is a casual role dedicated to helping deliver AFL Tasmania’s coach and education program across the three football development regions.

The role is part of AFL Tasmania’s coaching support network in each region, to provide emerging coaches with support, mentoring and guidance in providing high quality coaching environments.

The role of the Coach Developer is to provide education and connect coaches to the library of resources available to Coaches in their designated area/region. The role also is charged with delivering Coach Development sessions with coaches at training and being a key contact point for queries and support when required from Coaches throughout the season.

The role aims to;

• Provide professional coach education and support to all clubs and their coaches through Coaching Workshops and Coach Development delivery
• Connect coaches with CoachAFL and guide them on how to access and utilise the platform to enhance their coaching.
• Upskill and give opportunity for coaches to grow, better themselves and their knowledge on how to be the best coach they can be with regular one on one support and mentoring.
• Allow clubs and coaches a direct point of call for coaching related queries and direct access into AFL Tasmania’s coaching expertise.

Day in the life – what you will be responsible for

• The role is responsible for developing and mentoring junior and youth coaches within a specific region and area of Tasmania.
• Each Mentor will meet with junior/youth coaches in their designated area prior to the commencement of the season.
• The Coach Developer will provide information sessions and one on one support with junior and youth coaches. This will include a minimum of two in person sessions for each junior/youth coach and regular attendance of club training sessions to observe and advise coaches.
• Regular communication and check-ins through digital platforms to ensure coaches are able to seek feedback and information where required.
• Assist AFL Tasmania’s Coach Education team to identify Tier 1 Clubs who need greater support to deliver targeted Coach Education sessions.
• Connect junior/youth coaches to the RookieME and CoachAFL platforms to utilise the suite of support tools and functionality.
• Participation and support in AFL Tasmania’s Coach Education seminars and forums.
• + other duties as directed

Must haves – what’s needed to help you be successful

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Completed level 2 coaching accreditation or be intending to.
• Ability to attend training on weeknight evenings
• Sound knowledge of the football industry (or similar), particularly Tasmanian football.
• Experience in presenting

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.

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Applications Close: 11 February 2025