AFL School Ambassador Program
The main expectations of a AFL School Ambassador include:
- Provide a point of contact for the distribution of information to teachers, parents and school children.
- Assist in the distribution of resources to teachers and sports coordinators ensuring schools have the required equipment to complete an AFL program.
- Implement AFL education packages in schools and professionally develop staff where necessary.
- Assist the AFL in the promotion of AFL competitions within the school and in local community groups.
- Ensure school is participating in all football programs available
- Liaise with other Ambassadors if possible to develop a competition based program within their school sporting region.
- Promotion of football programs in media/school newsletter
- To be a positive role model
To assist teachers to carry out their role the AFL provides the following:
- Polo top, cap, sports towel and drink bottle
- Certificate of recognition
- Curriculum resources
Each of the state football bodies and some AFL Clubs provide additional incentives such as football passes and state specific resources. Please visit your state/territory Australian football website here for further details on how you can become an AFL School Ambassador.