Technical Development Manager (South West Queensland)
Football Queensland the state governing body of Australia’s highest participation team sport is extending its technical network and a Technical Development Manager position is now available in South West Queensland.
The Technical Development Manager is a fulltime position responsible to deliver various FQ and regional football programs within the zone. Lead coach education, player and game development to grow the sport and the technical level of participants. The TDM will essentially be responsible for all football technical matters across the region and he/she should be sufficiently capable and adaptable to cater for any unique needs and circumstance which may exist and arise in the football zone. In SWQ it requires remote travels, regular evening and weekend work with an enthusiastic community focused approach.
Key Areas of Responsibility (Over what areas does this role have responsibility and accountability?)
- To ensure that the FQ technical direction is embraced and followed by coaches and players within the community and talented player pathway in the respective Member Zone.
- Club Development is designed to provide junior football administrators, board members, and coaches with a simple and clear player development road map. Successful junior football organizations work from a central vision and philosophy that is supported by an engaged club administration, educated coaching staff, and a professional player development model.
- To assist the State Technical Director in establishing a talent identification network within the particular region.
- Assist Football Queensland to implement quality control procedures (National Football Curriculum and playing style compliance, technical study group membership to evaluate events) regarding SAP and NPL licences in accordance with the policies, principles and practices of Football Queensland
- Manage the technical framework of regional training and game programs, including FQ Community Cup, etc
- To play a key role in promoting and monitoring FFA mandated community programs, including Aldi MiniRoos Kick Off and Aldi MiniRoos programs.
- Assist clubs to recruit Club Coaching Co-Ordinators/Director of Coaches to create a strong technical network within the zone. Assist clubs with CCC/DOCs mentoring, personal development
- Establish and maintain strong professional relationships and communication with all stakeholders, including but not limited to FQ, associations and clubs
- Establish a communication strategy with associations and clubs, developing coaching pathways and performances measures in conjunction with these bodies and provide advice and support on coaching matters
- In liaison with FQ’s MiniRoos and School Development Officer to promote football in schools
- In liaison with FQ’s Women and Girls Participation Officer promote female participation in your region
- Oversee the Football Queensland coach education structure, deliver courses in line with the national curriculum whilst ensuring it meets the needs of local coaches. Establish a communication strategy, standards and updating structure, and facilitate the promotion of coaching and coach education/mentoring
- Develop and manage coach educators across the Zone ensuring the growth of the game
- Promotion of the game working through local media channels
Knowledge, skills, attributes and behaviour required (Competency)
- AFC B license or FFA recognised equivalent
- Football knowledge and playing/coaching experience
- Understanding and experience working in the area of community and talented player/coach development
- Good physical health and fitness to delivery coaching sessions
- Experience in the establishment and ongoing management of coach/athlete development programs under the current FFA National Football Curriculum
- Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills with the ability to plan, coordinate and execute tasks and projects through to completion whilst meeting deadlines, balancing competing demands and having a specific attention to detail
- Ability to work with limited direction to initiate procedures
- Personal skills such as adaptability, enthusiasm, self-intrinsic motivation, can do attitude, able to engage young people, strategic thinking, ability to work independently and manage and encourage stakeholders’ collaboration
- High level communication skills, particularly presentation skills
- Ability to mentor technical staff/coaches and to provide leadership and direction
The following skills and qualifications are desirable:
- Experience in preparation and delivery of education and training programs
- Experience in working with volunteers
- Understanding the needs of remote communities and willingness to work on grassroots level at evenings and weekends
The TDM will require
- An up-to-date Blue Card
- Current and valid driver’s license
Employment Package
Full Time Employment (38 hrs/week) including superannuation
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Travel allowance
Personal development opportunities:
- advanced coaching pathway
- internal trainings and workshops
- mentoring support
- performance review and feedback
- participation at state and/or national tournaments and conferences
Apply by sending your CV, cover letter and contact details to gaborg@footballqueensland.com.au
We look forward to hearing from you!
Media and Match Day Intern
Football Queensland is inviting interested and enthusiastic individuals, ideally final year students studying journalism, communications or a sports marketing-related degree, to apply for media internship positions at our head office in Brisbane.
Roles and responsibilities will include:
- Attending all Brisbane Roar FC/ QAS NPLW home games and fulfilling match day deliverables.
- Coordinating the voting process with team coaches and ensuring that clubs comply with match day photography requirements
- Writing round previews and reviews for the NPL, NPLW and FQPL competitions
- Researching and producing feature content for the Football Queensland website, including conducting interviews with players, coaches, volunteers and referees
- Assisting with Football Queensland social media content
- Assisting with media operations, including updating databases, compiling media reports and coordinating media accreditation
- You must be available for all Brisbane Roar FC/ QAS home games; CLICK HERE for fixtures.
Weekly hours and internship length can be negotiated to suit your study commitments and/or placement requirements.
If you are interested, please email a CV and cover letter to media@footballqueensland.com.au. Please outline your experience, weekly availability and include examples of your work.
Football Referee
Are you looking to earn some extra money whilst being involved in football?
Become a match official with Football Queensland and place yourself in the middle of the action, where you’ll be able to make lifelong friends and keep fit.
Learn valuable skills such as the ability to handle pressure, communicate and work with others.
To become a match official:
- Take the FREE online Laws of the Game Test.
- Register for the next Level 4 Referee Course. Details about upcoming referee courses can be found here.
- There is a $50 deposit payable to complete the referee course, which will be deducted from your registration fees after completion. Once you’ve completed the course, you will be ready to officiate.
Depending on your location, football matches take place on weekends (Fridays to Sundays), with occasional midweek games played at club grounds all over Queensland.
Match payments are dependent upon your location, as well as the division/level of your match.
For more information, contact your local governing football zone.
Note: Participants must be 13 years of age, have completed the online laws of the game test, and paid the course fee in order to complete the Level 4 Referee course.
QAS Video Analysis Intern
Football Queensland is inviting individuals to apply for a Video Analysis Internship for our QAS Women’s program, to help record and cut up game and training footage. If you are interested in developing your skills in sport analytics and video editing, please submit your application via the link below:
Marketing Intern
Football Queensland is inviting interested and enthusiastic individuals, ideally final year students studying marketing or a sports marketing-related degree, to apply for internship positions at our head office in Brisbane.
Roles and responsibilities will include:
- Assist in the preparation, development and implementation of annual marketing plans and budgets
- Support the marketing team with social media campaigns, content planning and scheduling
- Undertake market research as required (industry and category)
- Draft sponsorship proposals as required
- Monitor and report departmental KPIs and campaign metrics
- Support the team with fan and stakeholder engagement initiatives
- Scope and report potential new marketing opportunities
- Assist with game day marketing activities
Weekly hours and internship length can be negotiated to suit your study commitments and/or placement requirements.
If you are interested in contributing to the development of football in Queensland, please email a CV and cover letter to Yanith Rajdev, Football Queensland’s Marketing & Partnerships Manager via YanithR@footballqueensland.com.au.
