ABOUT US

North Melbourne Kangaroos is a modern AFL football club based in the beating heart of urban, inner-city North Melbourne. At the Kangaroos we are known for our fighting spirit – a bold and never beaten attitude that has won us four premierships and allowed us to achieve the extraordinary together. We are a diverse and inclusive club; a family where everyone belongs, united by our fighting spirit.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The VFLW Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the VFLW Senior Coach by providing coaching support to the playing group at training sessions and games throughout the season.

Reporting to the Academies & Pathways Manager, this Fixed Term Part Time role will:

• Assist the VFLW Senior Coach to effectively coach players to adhere to a game plan, through the strategic planning and delivery of weekly training sessions
• Facilitate high quality individual/line review sessions with players using supporting evidence 
• Foster the development of VFLW players and assist with the integration of AFLW players coming into the program
• Work with the VFLW Senior Coach and High Performance staff to execute VFLW match day objectives, including critical analysis, planning and decision making on game days
• Form part of the VFLW team selection committee (Match Committee)
• Code vision of matches on Sportscode/Hudl for players to access
• Role modelling positive leadership behaviours and standards to the playing group

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for an energetic and passionate person who is enthusiastic about developing players to achieve their full potential to join our VFLW coaching group.

The successful candidate will also have:

• Level 2 Coaching Qualification (preferred)
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Outstanding presentation skills; able to present and connect with a variety of stakeholders
• Strong self-awareness, while demonstrating empathy and care
• Resilience; with the ability to push through setbacks and withstand the intense scrutiny and pressure of elite professional sport
• Computer literacy in applications such as Sportscode, Hudl, Microsoft Excel and Keynote

Our ideal candidate can work a wide array of hours with a varying time schedule to suit the seasonal priorities of the football industry. 

The successful candidate is required to undergo and pass a police check, and hold a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check.

PERKS & BENEFITS

We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment in which our people can thrive. We live our values of Real, Bold, Belonging and Never Beaten By being authentic in our actions, forming genuine connections and being relentless in our approach to growth and improvement.

In addition to our strong culture, we also offer a number of perks and benefits, including:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Recently renovated head office with lots of spaces to collaborate and work flexibly
• Private spaces available for breastfeeding and prayer
• Additional leave options
• Regular and fun staff events and celebrations through our reward & recognition program  
• A dedicated resource focused on staff health and wellbeing
• A free and confidential coaching and well-being service for staff and their immediate family members
• Access to exclusive offers and discounts through club partners such as Mazda, Spirit of Tasmania and Puma 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Kangaroos strive to be the AFL’s most inclusive, accessible, and united football club. Our value of ‘Belonging’ means we embrace people from all walks of life and respect each other’s opinions and capabilities. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity.

It is well documented that the overall diversity we see in Australian society, whether it be gender expression, culture, ethnicity, sexuality, and/or ability, isn’t accurately reflected in many workforces. Diversity in all its forms is shown to improve an organisation’s ability to innovate, create, problem-solve, grow and so much more. So, even if you only meet 60% of the selection criteria; the many facets of your intersectional self might just make you perfect for the role. Please get in touch to have a chat to see if the role is right for you.