Full-time | $80,000 + super | 2-year fixed term | Port DouglasFOOTBALL.
COMMUNITY.
PORT DOUGLAS.Therearen'tmany community football opportunities quite like this one.Established in ****, Port Douglas Crocs is the only AFL club north of Cairns,locatedapproximately 70km from the city in one of Australia's mostrecogniseddestinations - close to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.The Crocs have a formidable football history, with 10 premierships and programs extending from Under 8s through to senior football, including junior and women's programs.AFL Cairns is seeking a Club Development Officer to be embedded within Port Douglas Crocs, working alongside the Club President, committees,coachesand volunteers to develop and strengthen football throughout the club.You will be employed by AFL Cairns, but your day-to-day focus will be Port Douglas Crocs and its football programs.THE ROLEAt its heart, this is a football role.You'llhelp develop football from the youngest Crocs through to senior level, supporting players, coaches and programs while strengthening the pathways thatconnectthe whole club.Port Douglas is a unique football community.
The role requires someone willing to become part of that community and work closely with the President,committeesand football leaders to build sustainable football programs.Your focus will include:Strengthening junior player development and pathways into senior footballSupporting the planning and delivery of football across the clubGrowing women's and girls' football and participationSupporting coach recruitment,



development,accreditationand mentoringImproving connections between junior and senior footballSupporting player development,welfareand transitionsWorking with the President and committees on football planning and seasonal prioritiesRecruiting and developing volunteers to support football deliveryStrengthening football operations,governanceand club systemsBuilding sustainable football programs for the Port Douglas communityPART OF SOMETHING BIGGERThis position forms part of a new AFL Cairns initiative providing dedicated full-time football resources within our senior clubs.Our aim is to strengthen football at club level by investing in people who can grow participation, develop players and coaches, buildpathwaysand support the volunteers and committees who deliver our game.Whileyou'llbe employed by AFL Cairns,you'llbe embedded within the club and work closely with its President and committees.You'llalso be connected to AFL Cairns' broader football and development network, providing professional support,resourcesand opportunities to collaborate across the competition.WHO WE'RE LOOKING FORWe'relooking for a football person who is also a people person.For Port Douglas, the right fit is particularly significant.We want someone who understands community football, can become part of a close footballcommunityand has the drive to develop players,coachesand programs.You'll be comfortable taking initiative while also listening to and working collaboratively with the people who know the Crocs best.Ideally,you'llbring:Strong knowledge of community football and AFL development pathwaysExperience in coaching, football development, sportsadministrationor community sportAn understanding of junior development and player pathwaysAn ability to develop,



mentor and support coachesA commitment to growing women's and girls' footballStrong football planning andorganisationalcapabilityAn ability to work collaboratively with Club Presidents and committeesStrong communicationand relationship-building skillsExperience working with and supporting volunteersInitiative and an ability to turn football plans into actionA commitment to AFL Cairns' values of Community,Professionalismand IntegrityA valid Blue CardWHAT WE OFFERFull-time positionEmployed by AFL Cairns and embedded within the clubClose working relationship with the Club President and committeesProfessional payroll,HRand onboarding support throughCazalysGroupProfessional development and access to AFL Cairns football resourcesConnection to a broader network of football development professionalsEvening and weekend work will form part of the roleThis is an opportunity to live football, become part of the Crocscommunityand help develop the players, coaches and programs that will shape the club's future.Steven King won't concern himself with other results in the final round as the Dees look to seal at least a top-six finishRiley Beveridge and Cal Twomey discuss the next steps of a former top 10 draft pickThe In The Back Pocket team takes a look at the clash between St Kilda and Gold CoastThe In The Back Pocket team takes a look at all the games in round 24 of the **** seasonFollow all the action from Thursday night's clash between St Kilda and Gold Coast at Marvel StadiumAfter starting the year outside the seniors, Rhett Bazzo's late-season form has earned him a new contractJosh Carr hopes Zak Butters follows the lead of his housemate in re-signing at the PowerThe W Show looks at matches organised for unselected players, as well as Collingwood's worries and this week's games
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📌 Club Development Officer (Port Douglas)
🏢 Australian Football League - AFL
📍 Port Douglas