Assistant Coach - Top End Youth Academy

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.

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

Support the development of emerging football talent in the Northern Territory and help create positive, inclusive experiences for young players. This role contributes directly to growing the game at a grassroots level and building strong foundations for future pathways.

As Assistant Coach – Top End Youth Academy (casual), you will support the delivery of a structured development program for boys and girls aged 10–15. Working under the direction of the Head Coach, you will help deliver high-quality coaching sessions focused on skill development, engagement and consistent standards.

What you’ll own

You will support the delivery of engaging, safe and well-structured training environments for young athletes. You’ll work closely with the Head Coach to ensure consistent program delivery and positive player experiences.

You’ll add value through:

• Supporting delivery of the Top End Youth Academy program for players aged 10–15
• Developing fundamental football skills, including kicking, handball and ground ball techniques
• Reinforcing decision making and game understanding in training environments
• Promoting strong training habits and consistent performance standards
• Encouraging positive off-field behaviours including respect, inclusion and resilience
• Assisting with structured and well-organised training sessions in line with program objectives
• Contributing to individual player development support where required
• Providing clear, simple and constructive feedback to players
• Supporting session setup, pack down and overall training flow

What you’ll bring

• Experience supporting or delivering coaching or development programs
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with young participants
• Knowledge of and passion for Australian Football
• Ability to contribute to structured program delivery and consistent standards
• Experience working collaboratively within a coaching or team environment
• Initiative and ability to work effectively with limited supervision
• Relevant qualifications in Sports Coaching, Recreation, Education or equivalent experience
• AFL Level One Coaching Accreditation (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid Working with Children Check (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain
• Current NT Driver’s Licence
• Understanding of the local football network
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a session-based 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 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.

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 30 May 2026