Football Manager

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A professional sports club is seeking an experienced Football Manager to oversee football operations including player recruitment, coaching, and strategy development. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and management skills with proven experience at a state league level. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development. Applications should be submitted via email by November 21st.

Leistungen

Competitive salary package

Ongoing professional development

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience managing football operations at state league or equivalent level.
• Experience in player and staff management, budgeting, and talent identification.
• Solid understanding of SANFL and AFL systems, rules, and development pathways.

Aufgaben

• Manage all football operations, including coaches and support staff.
• Build and manage annual football budgets and resources.
• Oversee talent programs and recruiting strategy.

Kenntnisse

Strong leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Talent identification

Jobbeschreibung

Sturt Football Club is an Australian Rules football Club based in Unley, South Australia. It competes in the SANFL, the premier state‑level Australian Rules football competition in South Australia.

About the Role

Reporting to the Football Director and working closely with the CEO, Head Coaches (male/female), and Football Department, the Football Manager will oversee:

• Management of all football operations, including coaches, support staff, talent pathway programs
• Player contracting, recruitment, and welfare
• Development and implementation of football strategy, policies, and budgets
• Salary cap management and compliance with SANFL regulations
• Talent identification and development pathways from juniors through to senior level
• Alignment of on‑field operations with the Club’s broader strategic and community objectives

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage annual football budgets and resources
• Lead, develop and support coaches, staff, and players
• Oversee talent programs and recruiting strategy
• Ensure compliance with SANFL rules, policies, and match‑day requirements
• Provide leadership, communication, and effective reporting to the Board
• Coaching assistance, as required

Required

• Proven experience managing football operations at state league or equivalent level
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Experience in player and staff management, budgeting, and talent identification
• Solid understanding of SANFL and AFL systems, rules, and development pathways

  Personal Attributes

  You are professional, organised, and an effective communicator who can inspire trust and respect.

  You think strategically, act decisively, and represent the Club with integrity across all stakeholder relationships.

  Salary and Development

  A competitive salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate, including superannuation.

  The Club supports ongoing professional development to ensure continual growth and leadership excellence.

  To Apply

  Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and vision for the role to [e-mail] by Friday 21 November.