Participation Coordinator

Company description:

The AFL is Australia's premier sporting organisation supporting two constantly evolving national competitions, AFL and AFLW. Our purpose is to progress the game, so everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

We have a strong workforce presence in most States and Territories of Australia including Northern Territory, QLD, NSW / ACT, Victoria and Tasmania.

As the AFL/ AFLW competitions continue to grow and evolve at both the elite and community levels, we are focused on ensuring we attract and retain great people in both permanent and casual roles at all levels and within all areas of our industry.

Importantly, we aim to reflect the communities where our game is played by recruiting locally where possible to strengthen our connection to the 'grassroots' of our game. We are also fortunate to have hundreds of passionate volunteers within our industry, offering their time and expertise to help grow our game.

The AFL's purchase of Marvel Stadium in Docklands, Melbourne, further diversifies our workforce with more than 1000 casual employees to make every moment matter for our fans and customers.

Job description:

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Northern Tasmania Program Coordinator is primarily responsible for the delivery of participation programs. Using a targeting approach this role will gain maximum participation within NAB AFL Auskick and school programs and support the transition of participants into community club environments, while promoting inclusive, respectful and safe environments.

This role is primarily based in the field in schools and local Auskick centres and clubs.

DAY IN THE LIFE - what you will be responsible for

• 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.
• Implementing regional action plans, ensuring targeted delivery of programs for maximum participation impact
• Liaise with teachers, schools and other program stakeholders to increase the number of School Teacher Members
• 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 registering for School Football
• Deliver programs to support transition and retention of Community Footballers.
• Program target markets include but not limited to, transitioning Auskickers, females, participants in multicultural and disability groups.
• Ability to grow our game in new and emerging markets
• Contribute to key projects within and outside of core role
• Support and contribute to the success of the broader team
• Assisting with AFL match day requirements at UTAS Stadium

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER WILL HAVE

• Experience working with children and young people, Please note, the successful candidate is required to hold a Valid Working with Children Check and will be subject to a satisfactory criminal history record check.
• Demonstrated personal initiative and ability to work effectively unsupervised
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
• Qualifications in Sports Coaching / Management, Recreation, Education or equivalent depth of experience
• Due to the nature of the sporting industry must be willing to work outside normal business hours from time to time such as evenings and weekends
• A love for the game of AFL
• Tasmanian Driver's License
• Understanding Microsoft Office suite of products

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 processes 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.

OUR CULTURE

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Applications Close - 5 September 2025

We offer:

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