Coach Developer QLD - South

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 for everyone to love and connect with Australia’s game.

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.

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.

AFL Queensland is seeking casual Coach Developers to support our coaches based in Gold Coast/Northern Rivers (please note that there is a separate recruitment advertisement for Brisbane/Sunshine Coast).

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

• 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 

• 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

Mandatory

• Level 2 Coach AFL Accreditation
• 5 years + experience in coaching across a range of age groups
• Sound coaching expertise
• Capacity to work outside normal business hours
• Current Driver's Licence 

OUR CULTURE

Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation

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

Applications Close:

30 April 2026