Coach Development Manager

PLEASE NOTE: This role will commence in July for a fixed period of 2 years.

Purpose:

The Coach Development Manager is one of Northern NSW Football’s key technical leaders, responsible for taking coach education and coach development across the entire region to the next level. Reporting to the NNSWF Technical Director, this role sets the standard, drives the plan, and builds a connected coaching community, from the first time coach right through to elite pathway environments.

This is a high energy, get things done role. You will lead the full coach development system end to end, designing and delivering accredited courses, sharp face to face and online monthly workshops, mentoring, and targeted programs that genuinely shift coach capability. You will keep improving what we do, how we do it, and how coaches experience it, so the learning is consistent, modern, and high quality wherever coaches are based.

You will work closely with Football Australia, other Member Federations, and NNSWF Member Zones to stay aligned to national frameworks while making sure delivery fits the needs of Northern NSW. We are looking for an exceptional candidate with an AFC/UEFA Pro Licence and significant coach development leadership experience in a professional club or national or state federation environment.

Impact:

Coach Development Leadership and Planning:

Lead coach development and coach education across Northern NSW Football, aligned to NNSWF Strategic and Operational Plans, and support the Technical Director to drive the broader technical strategy.
Build and deliver an annual delivery plan that grows coaching pathways across grassroots, youth, talent, and high performance, using contemporary best practice, blended models, and smart digital delivery.

Delivery, Programs, and Coach Experience:

Own the end to end delivery of Football Australia accredited courses, including the annual calendar, budget, staffing, venues, registrations, assessment alignment, quality control, and reporting, keeping the learner experience consistently first class.
Design and deliver an attractive CPD program, including monthly face to face and online workshops, plus targeted initiatives that lift priority areas such as women and girls coaching, junior development, and emerging coach leaders.

Workforce, Pathways, and Talent:

Build and lead a high performing network of Coach Developers, tutors, and assessors across the region through recruitment, mentoring, accreditation support, in service training, and performance monitoring.
Aligned to the broader technical strategy, identify and support emerging coaches across zones, clubs, and pathway programs, providing practical mentoring and technical guidance that strengthens coach progression and player development outcomes.

Partnerships, Reporting, and Representation:

Build strong working relationships with Member Zones, clubs, and coaching networks, and act as the main link to Football Australia and other Member Federations to keep delivery aligned, consistent, and connected nationally.
Report clearly on participation, outcomes, trends, and improvement priorities, keep compliance tight, and represent NNSWF confidently in state and national coach education forums.

Deliverables:

Coach Development Delivery and Compliance:

Deliver a high quality, region wide coach development program.
Ensure alignment with Football Australia accreditation and technical frameworks.

Regional Strategy Implementation:

Build scalable and sustainable coach development systems servicing both metropolitan and regional communities.

Workforce Capability:

Develop and sustain a high quality Coach Developer network.
Mentor and guide emerging coach leaders.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Ensure effective collaboration across the NNSWF Technical Team, Member Zones, Football Australia, and other Member Federations.

Continuous Improvement:

Modernise and enhance delivery models, workshop formats, and digital learning approaches.

About You:

Essential, Non Negotiable:

Energy, passion and commitment to coach development: Someone that is proactive, a driver of standards, where an understanding that the 1%’s matter.
A Diploma level qualification: UEFA A Diploma, AFC A Diploma or equivalent.
Significant experience leading coach development or coach education programs.
High performance environment credibility: experience in a professional club setup, or within a National or State Federation system.
Accredited course delivery qualifications: proven experience delivering formal, accredited coach education programs.
People builder: demonstrated success mentoring and developing Coach Developers, tutors, and assessors.
Strong development lens: deep understanding of long term player and coach development principles.
Ready to work with our football community: current Working with Children Check.
Ready to hit the road: current driver licence.
Ready to work in Australia: working rights in Australia, or a clear willingness and ability to secure the required rights.

Desirable:

Pro Licence level qualification: UEFA Pro Licence, AFC Pro Diploma, or equivalent.
Modern delivery experience: designing and delivering blended learning and online education modules.
Regional game ready: experience operating across large geographic catchments, with travel and decentralised delivery.
Formal study backing: tertiary qualification in sport coaching, education, sport science, or a related discipline.

The Fine Print:

You will be on the road a lot, this role covers all of northern NSW, not just the office.
You will work outside standard hours, evenings and weekends are part of the deal.
This is a high energy leadership role, you will need real drive, strong presence, and the ability to bring people with you.
You will spend time with different football communities both metro and regionally.

Benefits:

At NNSWF, we are committed to growing the game and delivering world-class football experiences for players and fans. Joining our team means being part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values your passion and expertise.

Perks:

The chance to genuinely enhance the level of football across the region through coach development.
Opportunities to develop your craft through professional and personal development opportunities.
Work up and down the football ecosystem, networking and collaborating with football stakeholders at every level of the game.
An energetic and collaborative team environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Access to NNSWF's Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it.

Commitment to Diversity:

At Northern NSW Football, we respect and celebrate the power of diversity. We strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of our football family and harness the unique talents, perspectives and experiences of our staff and the communities we work and play in.

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Multicultural Engagement Officer

What is the purpose of the role?

The Multicultural Engagement Officer will lead the development, coordination and delivery of football programs that increase participation among multicultural communities across Northern NSW. The role is responsible for implementing targeted initiatives that engage refugee, asylum seeker and culturally diverse communities in football, creating inclusive participation opportunities and strengthening community relationships, and connecting participants to pathways and opportunities into the game.

What will you be doing as Multicultural Engagement Officer?

Multicultural Settlement Program:

Deliver structured football programs and Gala Days for children ages 4-11 years, with a priority focus on participants from refugee, migrant and asylum seeker backgrounds. Coordinate weekly football sessions across multiple 8-week terms, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation and on ground delivery.
Engage parents and families to support ongoing participation and transition into local clubs.
Identify and support transition pathways for participants into club football and ongoing programs.
Collect participation data and contribute to reporting requirements aligned to national participation and funding targets.
Support program delivery that contributes to national participation targets.
General support to the Participation team to deliver programs and activities at the request of General Manager.

Multicultural Youth Program:

Deliver participation programs for young people age 12-25 years, targeting multicultural communities and low socio-economic cohorts.
Deliver consistent weekly sessions and short term programs that provide both social and structured football opportunities.
Integrate leadership development and life-skills learning within program delivery
Actively connect participants into football pathways including playing, coaching, refereeing and volunteering opportunities.
Identify and support emerging leaders from within programs to transition into formal roles within football.

Multicultural Celebrations of Football:

Plan, coordinate and deliver community football events and multicultural festivals that celebrate cultural diversity and promote participation.
Lead football activities or events aligned with key national initiatives such as Refugee Week and Harmony Week.
Coordinate activities that bring together participants, families and local communities to strengthen inclusion through football.
Ensure events create clear entry points into ongoing football programs and club environments.
Capture participation outcomes and community engagement data for reporting and future program planning.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Build and maintain strong, proactive partnerships with key community and football stakeholders to support program delivery, growth and sustainability. This includes engaging with:

Multicultural community organisations and leaders
Refugee and migrant support services
Local councils and community development organisations
Schools and youth services
Member Zones
Football clubs
Funding partners and government agencies
Football Australia and national program leads.
The role will act as a central connector between community organisations and the football ecosystem, identifying and removing barriers to participation and supporting culturally safe environments for new participants.
Support clubs and zones to create culturally safe, inclusive and accessible environments for new participants.
Collaborate internally to align multicultural programs with broader participation strategies and organisational priorities.

About you:

This role suits a passionate community engagement professional who is motivated by creating inclusive opportunities for people from diverse cultural backgrounds. The ideal candidate will enjoy working directly with multicultural communities, particularly refugee, migrant and asylum seeker participants and families, and will be confident delivering structured football programs for children and young people, building trusted relationships and delivering programs that create meaningful impact.

They will be culturally aware, adaptable and relationship driven, with the ability to build trusted partnerships and deliver inclusive programs and events that strengthen community connection and support participation in football. Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys connecting communities with football opportunities will be well suited to this role.

Key Requirements:

Experience working with multicultural, refugee or culturally diverse communities, with an understanding of the barriers to participation.
Experience delivering community sport or participation based programs.
Strong relationship-building and community engagement skills, with experience working with community organisations, schools and local partners.
Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver concurrent community program and events across multiple locations.
Strong communication and organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and program logistics.
Cultural awareness and the ability to create safe, inclusive and welcoming environments.
Understanding of football participation landscape (desirable)
You hold a valid Working with Children Check and NSW driver’s licence.

The Fine Print:

Able and willing to work weekends and perform tasks outside recognised working hours.
Able and willing to travel throughout regional Northern NSW as required.
Ability to keep calm and communicate clearly and effectively within a highly emotive area.

Benefits of Working at Northern NSW Football:

Northern NSW Football values our incredible employees and has their well-being and a healthy work-life balance front of mind.

We are proud to provide employees with:

Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible working environments.
Regular staff professional development and training.
Regular staff social activities to help connect with your teammates.
Access to company vehicles for work-related travel.
Regular performance reviews to help you achieve success.
Opportunities to watch and be involved in some of our region's biggest football events.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

At Northern NSW Football, we respect and celebrate the power of diversity. We strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of our football family and harness the unique talents, perspectives and experiences of our staff and the communities we work and play in.

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