Job Description

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- Do you have a passion for identifying and developing talented young footballers?
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- Do you understand the unique opportunities and challenges of developing talent?
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- Do you want to make a genuine difference to young people across the region?
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About us:

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WA Football (WAF) is the peak Australian Rules Football body in Western Australia and plays a key leadership, governance and funding role for football throughout the State, while driving the overall development and growth of the game.

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We are passionate about what we do and the people we work with. Our environment is welcoming, diverse, collaborative and team driven.

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Our values:

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Our organisational values are front and centre of everything we do. Every service we provide, every interaction we have, and every employee behaviour provides evidence and validates these values:

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- Integrity
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- Belonging
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- Growth
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Working at WAF is more than just a job, you will be joining our WAF family, you will love what you do and the people you work with

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About the role:

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WA Football is seeking aRegional Talent Coachto enhance the identification, development and support of talented young footballers across regional Western Australia.

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This full-time role can be based in Perth or within one of the regions serviced by the position and will involve regular drive-in, drive-out travel to regions within reasonable driving distance of Perth. This is a 3-year maximum term contract.

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The primary focus of the position is to identify, develop and support talented regional footballers and increase their opportunities to participate and progress within WA Talent Pathways.

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The successful candidate will work directly with identified and emerging talented players in their local environments,



providing high-quality coaching and individual development support while connecting them with appropriate talent pathway opportunities.

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The role will work closely with players, families, clubs, leagues, schools, regional football staff and pathway partners to provide more regular access to high-quality talent development within regional communities.

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Player development will be delivered within a culturally competent framework that prioritises the wellbeing and development of young people.

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Primary responsibilities include :

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- Identify and monitor emerging talented footballers across the regions serviced by the role.
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- Plan and deliver high-quality coaching and individual development opportunities for identified players.
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- Support players both on and off the field and connect them with appropriate talent pathway opportunities.
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- Build strong relationships with players, families, clubs, leagues, schools, regional communities and pathway partners.
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- Support players to participate in representative matches, carnivals and other WA Talent Pathway opportunities.
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- Work collaboratively with regional stakeholders to maximise talent identification and development opportunities.
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- Support the development of local coaches and quality talent development environments.
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- Ensure all programs prioritise athlete wellbeing, psychological safety and child safeguarding.
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To be considered for this position you will need to demonstrate :

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- Strong understanding of contemporary talent identification and talent development processes.
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- Understanding of WA football pathways and the development needs of talented young players.
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- Demonstrated coaching and mentorship experience.
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- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
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- Ability to build solid relationships with young people, families, coaches, clubs and regional football stakeholders.
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- Ability to work independently, show initiative and operate effectively across geographically dispersed regions.
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- Experience working with young people in a safe, inclusive and development-focused environment.
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- Willingness and ability to undertake regular regional travel, including overnight stays where required.
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- Current WA Driver's Licence and Working with Children Check.
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- Ability to effectively use relevant technology to support player and program development.
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- Gold Level AFL Coach Accreditation or equivalent advanced coaching accreditation.
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- Experience within WAFL, State Academy or other talent pathway programs.
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- Experience working within regional football environments.
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- Knowledge of regional WA football competitions and talent pathways.
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- Experience developing individual development plans for talented young athletes.
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- Experience developing and mentoring coaches.
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Applications close5.00pm Wednesday the 9th of September.

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We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.

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All applicants will be required to present a current Police Clearance (no older than six months), Working with Children's Card and valid Drivers Licence.

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📌 WA Football Regional Talent Coach (Perth)
🏢 Australian Football League - AFL
📍 Perth