Participation Coordinator

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.

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 - Please note this role is based in Warrnambool

The role of the Participation Coordinator is responsible for attracting, delivering, transitioning and retaining participants across AFL Auskick, Superkick, Community Football, Nines and School Football.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Coordinate the delivery of the NAB AFL Auskick and Superkick programs with a focus on quality and growth.
• Coordinate the recruitment of Auskick and Superkick Coordinators.
• Liaise with teachers, schools and other program stakeholders to increase the number of School Ambassadors
• Support ongoing training and education for casual staff to deliver the AFL Programs
• Support booking and delivering school programs with the aim to increase participation across our
• key segments; AFL Auskick, Superkick Community Football, Nines and School Football.
• Support School Football pathways to increase the number of participants playing School Football
• Deliver programs to support transition and retention of Community Footballers.
• Program target markets include but not limited to, transitioning Auskickers, female participants,
• multicultural and disability groups.
• Ability to grow our game in new and emerging markets
• Align player appearances with program activity to support the growth and retention of participants
• Contribute to key projects within and outside of core role
• Support and contribute to the success of the broader team

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 1-2 years experience in a similar role or field
• Strong administration skills, including experience with Microsoft software
• Provide a diverse range of thinking and ideas
• Capability to establish and prioritise tasks to achieve objectives
• Well-developed verbal and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills

Desirable

• Degree in related field, (e.g. Sports Management or Business) or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of AFL Victoria development programs and their impact on the sports industry
• Strong customer service skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Effectively negotiating, mediating and conflict resolution and competing interests
• Capability to establish and prioritise tasks to achieve objectives
• Demonstrated the ability to hit targets
• Well-developed verbal and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Strong administration skills, including experience with Microsoft software
• Ability to support change
• Highly motivated individual

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 process's 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.

Applications Close: 7 September 2025