Assistant Coach - Top End Youth Academy Coordinator (NT)
Date: 7 Jul 2026
Location: Darwin, Northern Territory, AU
Company: Australian Football League
Join the team shaping the future of Australia’s game.
This is your chance to do work that has real impact, in an organisation that moves fast, aims high and plays a meaningful role in the lives of millions across the country through football. Every role at the AFL helps progress the game, so more people can love it, connect with it and see what is possible through it.
The opportunity
As Assistant Coach – Top End Youth Academy Coordinator, you will play an important role in developing the next generation of Northern Territory football talent. Supporting boys and girls aged 10–15, you will help deliver a structured program that builds skills, confidence and a lifelong connection to the game.
This is a Maximum Term Contract role until July 2027.
Working closely with the Head Coach, you will contribute to a safe, inclusive and high-quality environment where young players can learn, grow and enjoy their football journey. This role is critical to ensuring consistent coaching standards and positive player experiences across the program.
What you’ll own
You will support the delivery of a structured youth development program while helping create an engaging and inclusive environment for young athletes.
You’ll add value through:
- Assisting in the delivery of the Top End Youth Academy program for players aged 10–15
- Supporting the development of fundamental football skills including kicking, handball and ground ball techniques
- Building player understanding of decision making and game awareness
- Reinforcing strong training habits and consistent performance standards
- Promoting positive off-field behaviours including respect, inclusion, confidence and resilience
- Working closely with the Head Coach to deliver well-structured and consistent training sessions
- Supporting individual player development activities where required
- Providing clear, simple and consistent feedback to players to aid development
- Assisting with training setup, pack down and overall session flow
What you’ll bring
- Experience supporting or coordinating programs and delivering structured activities
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage young participants
- Sound knowledge of football and a genuine passion for developing players
- Ability to collaborate effectively and influence others positively
- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Relevant qualifications in Sports Coaching, Sports Management, Recreation, Education or equivalent experience
- AFL Level One Coaching accreditation (or willingness to obtain)
- Valid Working with Children Check and ability to complete required screening checks
- Current Northern Territory Driver’s Licence
- Good understanding of the local football network and community
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment
Why you’ll love being on our team
At the AFL, you will be part of a values-led team that aims high, backs each other and brings energy, care and integrity to work that matters. This is a place where people play to win, play as one team and play with passion, while always staying grounded in fairness, inclusion and respect. We work hard, support each other and create the conditions for our people to grow, perform and thrive.
What you can look forward to:
- Play The Day Your Way, our flexible approach to working life, built to support you on game day and every day
- My Development, with coaching, mentoring, on-the-job learning and formal development to help you keep building your game
- Play Well, our health and wellbeing programme designed to support a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy workplace
- My Benefits, giving you access to a range of partner offers and discounts through our AFL Corporate Partners
Everyone has a place here
Our game brings people together, and we want our workplace to do the same.
We are committed to building a culture of belonging and an environment where people feel respected, included and able to thrive, and where diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Whether you’re a footy fan or new to our game, we welcome everyone to apply. We know great candidates don’t always tick every box – if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match the job description.
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.
Ready to play your part?
Applications close 21 July 2026