The Junior Football Coordinator provides competition management and operations for Junior Football Leagues under AFL South East Service Agreement and is pivotal in ensuring a professional delivery for the benefit of affiliated clubs and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Junior Football Operations
Prepare fixtures for the MPJFL, SEJ and FDJFL.
Liaise with the AFL South East Umpiring Department on all fixturing matters
Manage the administration of all clearances transferring to, from and within the MPJFL, SEJ & FDJFL
Manage the MPJFL, SEJ & FDJFL Competition Management System (PlayHQ)
Liaise with and communicate information to clubs
Preparation of reports as required
Liaise with clubs regarding all by-laws, including conducting an annual review
Manage the rules of the competition and the game
Monitor and ensure all areas of application, compliance, and adherence to AFL Victoria rules and AFLSE Bylaws
Ensure accurate agenda and document distribution and minute taking for all MPJFL, SEJ & FDJFL Club, Executive and Advisory Committee meetings
Submit Annual Report to AFLSE Annual General Meeting
Oversee all match day paperwork and follow up as required
Event Management
Assist in Planning, managing and delivery of the MPJFL, SEJ & FDJFL final series
Assist with all information in the required time frame to help plan and deliver MPJFL, SEJ & FDJFL events such as Presentation Nights
Coordinate and attend league meetings and events as required
Assist clubs to negotiate usage and management of final series’ venues
Coordinate all medals and trophies for finals and League awards
Assist with match day duties during finals of other Leagues as needed
You may be required to perform other tasks from time to time, as reasonably requested by the Junior Operations & Development Manager
Stakeholder Relationships
Develop and maintain strong and productive relationships with all member clubs, AFL Victoria, and other neighboring leagues if needed
Consult with other community-based organisations and build relationships when and where appropriate
Assist club officials in the day-to-day management of their clubs
Communicate information to club officials
Work to establish strategies to develop the professionalism of clubs and improve their structures and processes to ensure their viability (Connect with Participation Team, Volunteer Support Officer, Female Football Advocate and Coach Developer)
Ensure all reporting is up to date for all league executive and club meetings
Provide a contact point for all enquires assistance and training concerning player registrations
