John Moriarty Football’s (JMF) groundbreaking football program is supporting vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people living in remote and regional Australia to thrive.
Are you a natural leader with a passion for football and a heart for community?
This exciting role is central to delivering John Moriarty Football’s program in Dubbo, NSW.
You will lead a team of community coaches to deliver a high quality football, health and wellbeing program into schools and the community. You are a strong communicator who excels at creating solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The role will also support young people with identified talent to access further opportunities to play at more advanced levels.
You are an experienced people manager with great enthusiasm for the power of sport to change lives. You have experience coaching or playing football and understand what it takes to progress to elite levels of the game.
Who you are
- An experienced leader: You know how to manage people, resolve conflict, and build a culture of accountability and empathy.
- Football savvy: You have a solid background in coaching or playing and hold (or are willing to obtain) relevant football and vocational qualifications.
- A great communicator: You can move seamlessly between engaging a young participant, mentoring a staff member and reporting to the Coaching and Performance Program Manager.
- Culturally competent: You are committed to Moriarty Foundation’s mission and have a deep respect for the communities we serve.
What you will do
Program delivery – John Moriarty Football (JMF)
- Deliver JMF programs across schools, after-school sessions and holiday clinics, integrating football, wellbeing, nutrition and gender equality. Adapt sessions using our internal framework to meet player needs and support community coaches in delivery.
- Manage session logistics, including setup, equipment and attendance tracking, in collaboration with the Community Hub Coordinator. Lead after-school sessions as directed and maintain high standards of professionalism, attendance and behaviour.
- Mentor staff and players, including through the use of video technology via Hudl and identify talented participants for progression into the talent ID pathways.
Team leadership
- Lead the recruitment, onboarding and development of community coaches in collaboration with the Program Manager. Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement through mentoring, shadow coaching and regular feedback.
- Manage staff performance, welfare and conduct, addressing issues proactively and escalating where required. Oversee scheduling, attendance, leave and accurate record keeping, working closely with the Community Hub Coordinator.
- Participate in technical meetings, including video analysis, and commit to ongoing professional development and training.
Stakeholder & community engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local clubs, schools, families and community stakeholders to support JMF outcomes.
- Contribute to a positive hub culture, participate in community events and engage with the Community Advisory Group and school leaders.
- Promote program awareness and continuous improvement.
Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a program that creates genuine social change. You’ll receive ongoing professional development, including Indigenous Mental Health First Aid and advanced coaching certifications, all while helping to develop the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander football talent.
Apply now
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter (max two pages) below.
For further information please contact: [email protected]
