Talent Manager Position

About the job

About Us

East Perth Football Club is committed to building a reputation as the most professional club in the West Australian Football League.

Through a strong set of club-wide values and a culture built around achieving success, we create an environment where players, coaches and support staff can perform at their best and reach their goals.

Our Talent Pathway is central to that ambition. It develops the next generation of East Perth senior footballers and helps elite young players make it to the AFL.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Football Operations Manager – Male, and working closely with the WAFC State Talent Manager and Executive Manager (WAFL & Talent), the Talent Manager leads the identification, development and transition of talented young footballers across East Perth’s Metro and Regional Recruiting Zones.

This full-time role runs the club’s Talent Pathway (14s, 15s, Futures and Colts). It involves building an elite learning environment that supports each player’s technical, tactical, athletic and personal development, and making sure the pathway lines up with the club’s senior programs.

What You’ll Do

• Talent identification: Build and service a recruiting network across male and female youth football (U19) in our zones, including Metro Community, PFL, Regional and School competitions. Keep a detailed player database up to date.
• Development program delivery: Set up and coordinate development programs for players and coaches across the Talent Pathway, delivered professionally and in line with the club’s Talent Development Philosophies.
• Senior program integration: Work with the Football Operations Committee and Senior Coaches so that terminology, game plan, standards and expectations match the senior programs, giving players a clear pathway to senior football at East Perth.
  WAFL operations: Complete all WAFL administration on time, know and follow the WAFL Rules and Regulations, and carry out match-day duties as required.
• WAFL operations: Complete all WAFL administration on time, know and follow the WAFL Rules and Regulations, and carry out match-day duties as required.
• Zone servicing and community engagement: Build strong relationships with stakeholders across our Metro and Regional zones. Make sure regional players have fair access to the pathway, and work with our Community Team on engagement opportunities.
• People and culture: Manage the Talent Pathway’s coaching, medical, S&C and administration staff. Build a pool of developing staff and create professional development opportunities for them.
• Budget management: Manage the Talent budget with the CEO and Football Manager.
• Player wellbeing: Help shape players’ behaviour off the field and support the self-esteem and wellbeing of every player in the program.

What We Are Looking For

Essential:

• Coaching experience at State level, in the WAFL Talent Pathway or in the PFL
• At least a Level 2 AFL Coaching Accreditation
• A current Senior First Aid Certificate, Working with Children Check and Police Clearance
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to manage your time and work independently and effectively

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of video analysis software such as SportsCode and HUDL
• Playing, coaching or administration experience in an elite player pathway
• Level 3 AFL Coaching Accreditation
• A tertiary qualification or equivalent in Sports Management and/or Education

Why Join Us

• Shape the future of East Perth football by finding and developing the club’s next generation of players
• Work in a professional, values-driven club that aims to be the best in the WAFL
• A competitive package: salary plus 12% superannuation, a vehicle with fuel card, and a mobile phone allowance
• Help talented young West Australians reach senior and AFL football

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter (each no more than two pages) explaining your experience and why you are the right person to lead the East Perth Talent Pathway.

Address your application to Jordan Smith Football Operations Manager – Male and email it to jsmith@eastperthfc.com.au. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Note to applicants: Applications will only be accepted via email.

Important Information Applications close at 5.00pm (AWST) on Friday October 30.