Community Football & Competition Manager – South Coast / Act

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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

Oversee the management, development and growth/sustainability of community football competitions in selected geography. Importantly, this role will be key senior team member of a ‘HUB’ team environment executing our Community Football Competitions.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Key Accountabilities:

Plan, coordinate and deliver allocated competitions or Leagues; including Home & Away and League finals series, to deliver a high-quality experience for participants, officials, umpires and volunteers

Manage relationships with League and Club presidents and other key stakeholders including any relevant Boards, CMC, etc.

Provide support and direction to competitions / Leagues with respect to competition structures, competitive balance mechanisms and club sustainability programs

Work with the new AFL Game Development engagement team to provide education and support to regions to deliver localised league and club support including providing resources and implementing best practice solutions to ensure a viable and sustainable Community Club network

Administer League rules and update any bylaw changes in the context of national framework / guidelines

As part of the HUB team environment, take the lead as a subject matter expert on allocated area

Manage budgets and maintain financial accounts including invoices and payments and prepare financial reports

Contribute to key projects within and outside of core role

Support and contribute to the success of the broader team? 

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

Core Competencies:

Strong stakeholder management, and ability to work under pressure? 

Strong attention to detail, process oriented? 

Passion for community football? 

Operational and administrative management experience

Knowledge of the AFL landscape or other relevant sporting code particularly in NSW/ACT at a community level

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

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