This is a volunteer role requiring flexible work during the 2026 Victorian football season (February to September 2026). The role would require availability for a few hours each Sunday depending on the competition schedule.

University work experience students encouraged to apply for their placement.

Reporting to the Academy Operations Manager, the Junior Academy Team Manager is responsible for ensuring the needs of the various academy teams are met including coordinating with coaches, players and staff on matchday to run successful home and away matchdays.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Team sheets on match day: print, complete and take record of team sheets.
• Coordinating with referees on match days including payment of referee fees at home games.
• Ensuring ground marshals and assistant referees (where no official assistants are available) are appointed from the parents and/or guardians belonging to the team.
• Record matches using the club’s automated Veo video equipment.
• Assisting with record keeping as required by the coaches including substitutions, goals scored, and other important data.
• Ensure all rooms and areas used by our teams are left in a neat and tidy manner after use.
• Assist with set up and pack down, and with any kit and equipment needs as required.
• Be a champion in promoting the values of the organization and driving a positive and engaging culture into the community
• Ensure that all activities are performed in accordance with the governance and compliance requirements of WUFC.

Key Skills, Technical Competencies, Personal Qualities, Formal Qualifications

• Ability to undertake the manual aspects of the role
• Flexibility to work early mornings and late afternoons
• Strong administration capabilities in managing inventory and clerical requirements
• A good sense of humour
• Has a good knowledge of the game of Football at a local level
• Recognised as a person of Integrity, an ambassador of the both the Club and the game itself
• Has a winning attitude and a strong “can do” approach
• A values based individual who walks the talk and ensures accountability
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal and external groups and stakeholders
• Approachable and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to the Club’s values.
• Strong collaboration skills
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft programs
• Able to work on matchdays as required
• Driven, pro active and a positive self motivating attitude
• Attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Results orientated
• Current Working with Children Check and Police Check
• Current Victorian Drivers License
• Current right to work in Australia
• Drive, pro active and self motivating attitude
• A strong team player spirit who is prepared to support other areas of the business as and when required, e.g. assistance on matchday. 

Should you require anything further, or to submit your application, please contact academy@wufc.com.au.