Coach Developer QLD (Casual) - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Regional at Australian Football League

Mount Cotton, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coaching Expertise, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Administration Skills, Relationship Building, Mentoring, Facilitation, Player Centred Approach, Attention to Detail, Lifelong Learning Philosophy, Teamwork, Coaching Development, Education Resources, Performance Assessment, Behavioural Change

Industry

Spectator Sports

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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE The Coach Developer QLD is a casual role that will be responsible for increasing the quality of community football coaching environments and the capacity of community coaches. We have roles based in Brisbane, Gold Coast and other regional areas. The Coach Developer will aim to deliver coach learning methods (coach education, facilitation, assessing, mentoring and reflection) with club coaches within their coaching context at club level. Trained coach developers will work with clubs and club coaches to identify individual performance & learning needs, while targeting whole-club coaching development of coaches within participating clubs. Facilitating meetings whilst enhancing coaching behavioural change and creating a ‘player centred’ environment are key focuses of Coach Developers. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF Key Accountabilities: To improve regional community club coaching programs, with a focus on enhancing the quality of the club coaching environment at all levels. Improve knowledge of and access to coach learning and education resources in community clubs. Work within the AFL QLD Coach Developer Program. Align with the AFL QLD Coach Developer Lead(s) to deliver AFL QLD endorsed programs. Support and contribute to the success of the broader team by communicating with fellow Coach Developers. OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER Core Competencies: Sound coaching expertise Capacity to work outside normal business hours Current Driver's Licence Highly developed communication and leadership skills. Solid administration skills and attention to detail. Ability to deliver high quality, exciting and engaging ways to develop coaches. Ability to build strong working relationships – internally and externally. Ability to work effectively unsupervised whilst a member of a team. Ability to ‘coach’ with an on-going (lifelong) learning philosophy Professional Knowledge – Teaching & coaching expertise Inter-personal Knowledge – Relationship building & influencing Level 2 Coach AFL Accreditation 5 years + experience in coaching across a range of age groups OUR CULTURE Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation Applications Close: 5 December 2025

Responsibilities

The Coach Developer QLD will be responsible for enhancing the quality of community football coaching environments and the capacity of community coaches. This includes delivering coach education, facilitating meetings, and supporting coaching development at club levels.