Participation Coordinator - Flexible, Community Football

AFL; Mildura; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Wellbeing program

Partner discounts

Silver AFL memberships

Parental leave

Job summary

The AFL is seeking a motivated Participation Coordinator to grow Auskick, Superkick and community football across the Wimmera Mallee & Sunraysia region. You will build strong relationships with schools, clubs and community organisations to attract, transition and retain participants.

You will coordinate programmes, support staff recruitment and bookings, and deliver high-quality participant experiences across a large regional footprint.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role or field.
• Strong administration capability, including experience using Microsoft software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and negotiation capability.
• Collaborative approach with schools, clubs, leagues and community groups.
• Desirable qualification in Sports Management or Business.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of participation programmes (AFL Auskick, Superkick, Community Football, Nines, School Football).
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, clubs, leagues and programme stakeholders.
• Coordinate school programme bookings and delivery to grow participation.
• Support recruitment and training of casual staff delivering AFL programmes.
• Align programmes with participation targets and support retention.
• Identify opportunities to grow the game in new or emerging markets.

Skills

Experience

Admin skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Change management

Education

Sports Management or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The AFL is seeking a motivated Participation Coordinator to grow Auskick, Superkick and community football across the Wimmera Mallee & Sunraysia region. You will build strong relationships with schools, clubs and community organisations to attract, transition and retain participants.

You will coordinate programmes, support staff recruitment and bookings, and deliver high-quality participant experiences across a large regional footprint.