Football Victoria Purpose (Mission/Aim)

Football Victoria’s purpose is to create and maintain a quality environment that provides easy access and encourages participation in Australian Football at all levels throughout Victoria.

Overview of Role

Community football leagues and clubs are the foundation of Australian Football. The future growth of grass roots football is dependent on the capacity of volunteers who are under more pressure to run a league or club than ever before as expectations and compliance requirements grow.

To support community football at all levels Football Victoria has established a Community Football Development Unit within its Development Department with a focus on developing and implementing programs to attract, train and motivate volunteers.

The primary focus of the Community Football Coordinator position is to support the unit Manager and Club Development Manager work with Football Victoria member leagues to grow and develop the game at the community level, with emphasis on supporting the volunteer network.

The Community Football Coordinator will be a results driven individual who has a broad understanding of community football and can work as part of a team to provide assistance to community football clubs and leagues.

Experience and Qualifications

Required

·         Capacity to manage and deliver projects and events.

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to relate to people at all levels.

·         Well developed organisational skills; and an ability to multitask.

·         Ability to identify, understand and give priority to stakeholder needs.

·         Demonstrated attention to detail.

·         Sound knowledge of the football industry, particularly community football.

Desired

·         Degree in related field, e.g. Sports Management/Administration or equivalent.

·         Experience with the development and implementation of football development programs.

·         Some experience working with volunteers.

Key Competencies
(Skills and Knowledge)

Effective Communication

·         High level capacity to use a range of communication methods to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

·         Ability to anticipate stakeholder needs and communicate accordingly.

·         Highly developed and proven communication (verbal, written), and interpersonal skills.

Planning and Organisation

·         Able to plan and organise according to demand.

·         Proactively identify potential risks and implement preventative actions.

·         Capacity to manage resources and ensure adequate supply for stakeholder requirements.

Football Knowledge – Community and Football Victoria Development

·         Knowledge of community football landscape at a league and club level and the key issues impacting on community football.

·         Understanding and interpretation of football rules and regulations.

·         Knowledge of Football Victoria Development programs.

Policy Development

·         Ability to work under supervision to effectively research issues, analyse legislation, regulations and policies and determine impacts on the football industry and key stakeholders.

Stakeholder Relationships

·         Develop and sustain productive relationships with all stakeholders.

·         Proactively meet stakeholders needs.

Information Management

·         High level capacity to effectively manage information, processes and systems to maintain accurate records

·         A high level of competency in all Windows operating systems.

·         Operational knowledge of website management and database systems.

Tim Management

·         High level ability to effectively prioritise tasks to ensure delivery against key result areas.

·         High level capability to manage a range of simultaneous projects and programs.

Attributes
(Personal Characteristics)

·         Passionate about football.

·         Innovative.

·         Proactive.

·         Stakeholder focussed.

·         Approachable and engaging.

·         Patient and diplomatic.

·         Determined and results driven.

·         Team orientated.

Key Relationships

Reports to

Manager – Community Football Development.

Direct Reports

·         N/A.

Other Key Relationships

·         Club Development Manager.

·         Football Victoria Development department staff.

·         Victorian Country Football League (VCFL).

·         Metropolitan Leagues and Association.

·         Football Victoria Rules Committee.

Key Communications Requirements

Internal Communications (FV Staff)

·         Football Victoria Development program managers and staff regarding community football issues, programs, regulations and policies and opportunities for program co-operation/integration.

·         Regional Development Managers regarding community football issues, programs, policies and opportunities for program implementation.

·         Football Victoria Executive regarding community football issues, programs, policies and member performance.

·         Football Victoria Rules Committee regarding Football Victoria rules, regulations and policies.

·         Football Victoria Marketing staff and Football Victoria Development support staff regarding the marketing and staging of community football events and the production of community football resources.

·         Football Victoria Operations staff regarding transfer fees distribution.

External Communications (Stakeholders)

·         VCFL Head Office staff and Area Managers regarding community football issues, grant allocations, insurance matters, programs, regulations and policies and opportunities for program co-operation.

·         Metropolitan Leagues and Associations regarding community football issues, grant allocations, insurance matters, program, regulations and policies and opportunities for program co-operation.