Club Development Lead

5 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia AFL Australia Full time
About Us

The Australian Football League (AFL) is a leading sports organization that promotes and develops the game of Australian football across the country. As a key player in the sports industry, we are committed to enhancing and growing the game at all levels, from grassroots to elite.

About the Role

The Club Development Lead is a critical position that supports and develops Regional AFL Leagues and affiliated clubs in NSW/ACT. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that these clubs have strong governance, connectivity, structure, and are financially secure and sustainable.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and deliver support initiatives that promote good governance in clubs while minimizing volunteer strain.
  • Develop and implement best practice club experience and retention programs and initiatives.
  • Implement and support the AFL Canberra Premier Clubs minimum standards criteria program to strengthen and grow the Premier competition.
  • Support identified existing and aspiring clubs to meet and exceed AFL Canberra Premier Clubs minimum standards criteria.
  • Work with Regional Participation Managers and Competition Managers to maximize the movement and retention of participants through Club Auskick/Superkick, Junior, Youth, and Senior Football and support appropriate and bespoke regional plans.
  • Engage with functional leads across coaching, umpiring, and W&G and connect resources into clubs.
  • Develop and drive action plans for identified 'at risk' clubs in the region.
  • Promote and drive self-sufficiency and capacity in regions and clubs by promoting resources such as 'AFL Club Help'.
  • Engage volunteers with best practice education and compliance programs by coordinating seminars and workshops (programs may include Safeguarding Children, Concussion, Social Media usage, Respect and Responsibility, Racial Vilification, and Inclusion and Cultural Awareness programs).
  • Drive clubs to identify and register a club volunteer coordinator in PlayHQ.
  • Create best practice recruitment, retention, reward, and recognition opportunities for volunteerism.
  • Roll-out National Club Development Priorities and grant programs to regions and clubs.
  • Appropriate in-field presence at region and club meetings, match-day, and events as required.
  • Work with and support the ACT/Regional Manager drive strategic projects to deliver club and competition strength.
Our Ideal Team Member

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual who possesses a deep understanding of community sporting clubs and the volunteer capacities and environments they operate in. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of community football in NSW/ACT and be able to build strong working relationships with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of personal initiative and be able to work effectively unsupervised while being a member of a team. They will also have a current driver's license and be flexible to work outside of normal business hours to meet and work with volunteers.

We offer a range of benefits and perks, including a flexible working approach, access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

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