Position Description SECTION 1 POSITION TITLE: Schools Specialist TYPE of EMPLOYMENT: Permanent KEY FOCUS OF THE ORGANISATION (WAFC Vision): Connecting and enhancing WA communities through our great game. KEY FOCUS OF THIS POSITION (Why this job exists): Provide leadership and support to WAFC District and regional staff to ensure growth amongst school participation programs and competitions. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS POSITION REPORTS TO: DEPARTMENT / BUSINESS DIRECT REPORTS: UNIT: Youth, Community & Game WAFC Participation Manager None Development AUTHORITY LEVELS (Decisions and Recommendations expected): Management of approved budgets. POSITION DESCRIPTION Page: 1 SECTION 2 KEY RESULT AREAS (KRA) / KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI’S) KRA’S - WHAT is PERFORMED KPI’S - HOW it WILL BE ACHIEVED – to WHAT STANDARD, TIME-FRAME, or for WHO School Programs and Competitions • Strategic oversight of School Football Competitions and Programs including management of competitions, provision of resources, liaising with key stakeholders and ensuring that sponsorship obligations are achieved • Management of approved Schools Budgets. • Develop and support initiatives and strategies to maximise participation in Australian Rules football in schools. • Manage the delivery of program resources to participating schools/teachers within time and budget parameters. • Provide leadership and support to school advisory and competition management committees. • Collaborate with Government, Catholic and Independent Schools’ Associations and School Sport WA to ensure administration and development of competitions is efficient, effective and appropriate. • Manage the development and allocation of school competition umpires. • Develop strategic vision to maximise participation in Australian Rules football in schools and tertiary institutions. • Manage the AFL School Ambassador program including budget, data, quality assurance and resourcing. • Collaborate with the AFL, West Coast Eagles, Fremantle Football Club, metropolitan and regional staff to promote and manage local, state and national programs and initiatives. • Manage AFL Approved Specialist Programs in schools (including SEDA). • Develop and support initiatives linking Australian Football to the Australian Curriculum. • Collaborate with WAFC Corporate Services team on school program and competition partnerships. • Develop and deliver education sessions at teacher and tertiary conferences, forums and roadshows. • Maintain up to date records and prepare reports on West Coast Eagles and Fremantle POSITION DESCRIPTION Page: 2 Football Club player appearances in line with the national CBA project. • Coordinate WAFC AFL School Grant allocations for permanent posts, post padding and jumpers. • Coordinate the WAFC Design a Jumper & Footy Writing competition for schools. • Coordinate the annual WA AFL School Ambassador Awards run through the Volunteer of the Year Program. • Provide support in organising the Volunteer of the Year Program. • Update and contribute to the WAFC website in the area of school programs and competitions. • Represent the WAFC at functions, conferences and meetings as required. AFL Curtain Raisers • Collaborate with AFL, West Coast Eagles and Fremantle FC to allocate Curtain Raisers Stakeholder Management & Governance • Maintain high level of professional service to key WAFC partners and sponsors including: o AFL o West Coast Eagles o Fremantle Football Club o Misc. additional sponsors and partners • Maintain a high level of stakeholder engagement to advocate WAFC outcomes with & including: o All WA Football stakeholders (Community Junior, Community Senior, School, WAFL) o AFL (Schools Department, Coaching Department, Community Participation & Game Development, FSP) o School Sport WA o Sporting Schools • Drafting of funding, grant and sponsor documentation where applicable. POSITION DESCRIPTION Page: 3 SECTION 3 COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: 1.Technical Knowledge 6. Initiative General knowledge of the football industry and the Taking independent action to positively influence events various stakeholders. without receiving direct instructions whilst remaining in the limits of defined accountabilities. 2.Computer literate 7. Planning and Organising Advanced knowledge of Access, Word, Excel, Ability to organise and prioritise a course of action for self Explorer, Outlook and PowerPoint. and to accomplish goals. 3.Effective Communication 8. Analytical Power Ability to clearly convey information and ideas Ability to identify priorities, issues and potential problems through a variety of media, including presentations by integrating information from different sources and at meetings, in a manner that engages the drawing logical inferences and valid interpretations from audience and ensures comprehension of the the data. message. 4.Client/Stakeholder Focus 9. Judgement Ensuring stakeholders and clients are always Ability to make carefully weighted decisions and take properly serviced. actions based on the information available, taking situational constraints into account. 5. Teamwork 10. Problem Solving Willingness to contribute to the team and to work Ability to recognise a problem, identify possible causes, effectively and cooperatively with other team generate alternative solutions and select the most members, in order to achieve team and appropriate course of action giving full consideration to all organisational goals. factors. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO UNDERTAKE THE POSITION: (Essential or Desirable) • A sound understanding of WA education system. (E) • Previous experience working in the education sector. (D) • A sound understanding of WA Football structure and system. (D) • Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience. (D) • Ability to lead and interact confidently with groups of participants and stakeholders. (E) • Demonstrative ability to innovate. (E) • Strong Computer literacy, along with Social Media comprehension. (E) • Able to work after normal business hours and on weekends. (E) • Current WA Drivers Licence. (E) • WWC card (E) • Excellent written and verbal communications. (E) • Demonstrated ability to operate under pressure situations whilst achieving outcomes. (E) • A self-motivator, who achieves results autonomously or via teamwork. (E) • Good customer relationship/communication skills. (E) • Understanding of participation pathways in community sport. (D) • Experience in training and development programs and course design. (D) POSITION DESCRIPTION Page: 4 .