Club Development Lead

**ABOUT US**

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.

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**

The Club Development Lead is responsible for supporting and developing Regional AFL Leagues and affiliated clubs across NSW/ACT have strong governance, connectivity, structure, and are financially secure and sustainable. The role is crucial in managing risk, supporting volunteers, building capability, and enhancing the overall quality of community club environments to support the recruitment and retention of players, volunteers, coaches and umpires

**A DAY IN THE LIFE OF**

**_Key Accountabilities:_**
- Lead and deliver support initiatives that promote good governance in clubs whilst minimising volunteer strain
- Lead best practice club experience and retention programs and initiatives
- Implement and support current 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 maximise 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**

**_Core Competencies:_**
- Understanding of the volunteer capacities and environments of community sporting clubs
- Knowledge and understanding of community football in NSW/ACT
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of stakeholder management skills particularly in negotiation
- Ability to build strong working relationships - both internal and external
- Demonstrated personal initiative and ability to work effectively unsupervised whilst a member of a team
- Current Driver's Licence
- Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to meet and work with volunteers
- Experience in volunteering in a community sport environment
- Experience or knowledge of elevated community sporting club environments in ACT and Regional networks

**OUR CULTURE**

**THE PERKS**
- **Play The Day Your Way** - 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
- **My Benefits** - with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
- **AFL Silver Memberships** - permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends

**Applications Close: 25 September 2024