ESSENDON FOOTBALL CLUB
Youth & Education Coordinator
Part time position (4 days per week)


The Essendon Football Club has a reputation as a leader in the Australian sports industry, with a proud history and strong values. Driven to be recognised and respected as the most successful sporting club in Australia, both on and off the field, we are now seeking a Youth & Education Officer to join our Community team.

Reporting to the Community Programs Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Overall management and support of Youth and Education Programs
• Coordination and implementation of the On the Ball program
• Designing and implementing a Literacy Program for schools
• Designing and implementing a VCE PE Program
• Coordination of School Community Events
• Coordination and implementation of the Healthy Schools Program

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Tertiary qualification in Education
• Educational leadership, teaching and program development experience in the schools sector
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in education and community service delivery
• Excellent organisational, time management and attention to detail skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure


To apply in strict confidence or seek a position description, please send your application to recruitment@essendonfc.com.au quoting ref YEC1002

Applications close 5pm 26th May 2011

Please note that this role will be subject to background checks.