Head of Development
Core
Lead player and coach development programs across the South Australian Talent Pathway for U16 and U18 athletes.
Role type
Senior Head of Development (Football)
Builds
High-performance environments and talent pathways for youth footballers
Domain
Sports Development / Youth Football
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Coach development, talent identification, athlete development planning, stakeholder management, team leadership, child safeguarding, inclusive practices, performance support, strategic planning
Preferred skills
AFL industry experience, elite-level football knowledge, Hudl Sportscode proficiency
Technologies
Hudl Sportscode
Responsibilities
Design and drive player and coach development programs, mentor SANFL Club U16 and U18 coaches, lead multidisciplinary team functions, build relationships with AFL and SANFL stakeholders, champion child safeguarding and inclusion, provide leadership and reporting for the Talent Team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership mandate
