Specialist Talls Academy Coach

4 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia AFL - Australian Football League Full time
Overview

Specialist Talls Academy Coach - Tasmania

Join to apply for the Specialist Talls Academy Coach - Tasmania role at AFL - Australian Football League.

About the AFL

The AFL works to enhance and grow the game across all states and levels, from grassroots to elite, including delivering events, community programs, coaching and umpiring development, partnerships, member engagement and club support. The organisation promotes safety, diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity employer.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Successful candidates will hold a valid Working with Children/Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

The Role

This role is approximately 7 hours per week from February to August. We are seeking Specialist Talls Coaches to join our Junior Academy Program. As a recognised expert in the development of tall players (rucks, key forwards, key defenders), you will work with junior pathway athletes (ages 12-15), designing and delivering targeted skills development sessions, including marking, bodywork, mobility and positional craft. You will share insights from your elite playing and coaching experience and help players understand the talent pathway, benchmarks and progression.

These roles contribute to the Tasmania Talent Pathway Programs, supporting the Regional Academy Talent Leads (Boys & Girls) and the Talent Pathways Skills Acquisition Coach in developing key position Junior Academy players within the Tasmania program. The role is across three regions (North, North-West and South) and involves coaching boys and girls aged 12-15.

Responsibilities
  • Provide support to the relevant coach in planning training and match days.
  • Drive a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment and a respectful team culture within the region.
  • Work with individual players to improve fundamental skills and provide guidance and confidence in their football careers.
  • Provide specialist coaching to key position players and educate players under your charge.
Ideal Candidate
  • Passionate about the individual development of talented players and coaching development.
  • Well developed IT skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Strong coaching principles and a proactive, self-motivated approach.
  • Ability to commit to working nights and some weekends.
  • Valid Working With Vulnerable People card is required.
Desirable
  • AFL Silver Coaching Accreditation (or working towards AFL Coaching accreditation).
Culture and How to Apply

We value diversity and inclusion; visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation for more information. Applications close 10 October 2025.


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