AFL Educator Specialist Hurstville

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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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Position Overview

The AFL Educator Specialist – Hurstville is responsible for the delivery of the AFL Schools program in identified, priority schools in the Hurstville region via the AFL Village model.

The key focus of the role is to achieve the following outcomes across priority schools:

• Deliver inclusive and engaging PE lessons that encourage students to engage with AFL
• Build awareness and education of Australian Football within schools, including options to engage with elite AFL Clubs, community clubs and participation programs.
• Develop transition initiatives that provide pathways from structured and unstructured school programs, after-school programs and other competitions / events into established community-based football and GWS GIANTS programs and events (including attendance).
• Provide Professional Learning opportunities to teachers in the five (5) identified schools
• Support young school footballers to transition into programs and competitions in local clubs.
• Engage with CALD communities.

The role will work closely with other school staff in engaging students and delivering quality participation experiences with the aim to create a sustainably active culture within the community.

The role will also work closely with the AFL Expansion Hub, which comprises marketing, data and consumer sales teams working together to drive growth of the game in non-traditional football markets. This exciting link provides the Educator Specialist with bespoke resources designed specifically to deliver engaging lessons and captivate students.

Role Profile

• Deliver structured and unstructured activity at selected schools including after-school programs.
• Work with AFL colleagues and schools to organise and deliver gala days, holiday programs, player appearances, modified competitions / carnivals and parent engagement nights to drive children and their parents on a journey of discovering and in engaging in Australian football through to converting and transitioning into community-based participation.
• Upskill teachers through professional development to provide them with the appropriate skills and confidence to deliver AFL Schools in-classroom and practical programs.
• Establish key relationships with young people, teachers, parents and community leaders to implement strategies to engage the CALD community from selected schools.
• 4 teaching days and 1 administration day to assist with planning
• Work closely with colleagues in the Expansion Hub team, especially in support of marketing, data capture and participant conversion / transition strategies.

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

• Sound knowledge of the Australian Education system and experience in curriculum delivery, including differentiating to meet the needs of various learners
• Sound knowledge of Australian football, particularly related to the community clubs, Sydney Swans, participation programs and school networks.
• Sound understanding of local multicultural communities and the barriers they face in engaging with structured / organised sport.
• Proven ability to deliver fun and engaging activities for children.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At the AFL we are committed to continuously learning and growing, so if you believe you tick most of these boxes, we’d love to hear from you.

OUR CULTURE

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THE PERKS – why work with us

• Play The Day Your Way – We understand that work is only one aspect of life, and therefore we offer 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
• Thrive Days – Proactively take 4 personal days every year to promote a healthier you and receive up to $100 per day to spend on what’s most important – you!
• My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts across a range of leading brands

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

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.