Lead Community Coach

• Are you looking for a tree change opportunity, on a permanent basis or a 12 month fixed term commencing January 2026?
• Do you enjoy being active and want to support children in developing their football skills and overall wellbeing?
• Are you looking for a role with a purpose? Being part of a community and mentoring local Indigenous staff and children.
• Come and join our passionate team in Tennant Creek or Borroloola in the Northern Territory, making a real difference in lives of Indigenous children

John Moriarty Football (JMF) is seeking a Lead Community Coach & Mentor to work and live in Tennant Creek or Borroloola, NT.

This challenging and exciting position is integral to JMF's continued operation in NT. You are a skilled manager, highly organised and process driven. An effective communicator who excels at creating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and have the ability to be agile. You are a people person, with great enthusiasm for the power of sport to change lives, and see the potential for Aboriginal talent to change the game in Australia.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Coordinate and deliver the JMF curriculum in schools and in collaboration with other community and sports organisations.
• Day to day logistics will require liaising with local key stakeholders at schools, community and sports organisations within Tennant Creek, and the surrounding areas.
• Adapt curriculum to suit players needs to ensure best practice learning environment.
• Mentor JMF players through the JMF Core Values of Resilience, Leadership, Respect and teamwork.
• Be a role model for staff and players in relation to behaviour, attendance, punctuality, personal organisation and management.
• Deliver on the Moriarty Foundation's Nutrition program, including the provision of fresh cut fruit/vegetables at each session and hot nutritious meals at after-school and holiday clinics.
• Identify training and development needs for all JMF coaching staff. This will be achieved via coaching assessments, appraisal systems and day-to-day observation and with Head Office support.
• Ensure input of local staff into program and delivery decisions, to develop ownership and accountability.
• Act as the significant contact for all matters regarding JMF staff welfare and issues.
• Develop relationships with local and regional community supports and services, including local football clubs & health organisations.
• Enhance family engagement and overall awareness of the program in the community through participation in community events.
• Transportation of children and staff to and from session locations.

Key Experience and Qualities:

• A social work, youth work or a community services background.
• A passion for teaching and developing youth.
• Football coaching experience desirable, however not essential, we will train you.
• A passion for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and commitment to helping create positive change amongst children in Indigenous communities.
• Current Australian driver's license with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• Working with Children's check (WWCC) - Ochre Card
• A National Police Check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• First Aid Qualified.
• Australian citizen, permanent resident, or resident with full work rights preferred.

Accommodation is provided by the Moriarty Foundation, coupled with a competitive salary package.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter. For further information please contact: Beck Hill, HR Manager via : Please note I work part time Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

We look forward to receiving your application.