Study With Us & Get AFL VIC Industry Experience

The Sports Management and Leadership Program is a partnership program between AFL SportsReady and AFL Victoria. This 12-month course aims to provide participants with the qualifications, experience

 and industry networks to develop a full-time career within the sports industry.

The Sports Management and Leadership Program allows participants to learn and apply classroom theory in a live work environment. The Sports Management and Leadership Program provides a direct entry pathway to La Trobe University, with up to (1) years credit into a range of Bachelor Degree programs. This ensures participants who decide to study further have a clear pathway into University.

DURATION
The program cmmence in February 2015 and conclude in November 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS
Upon successful completion of the Sports Management and Leadership Program, students will receive the following:

• Certificate IV in Business (BSB40212)
• Diploma of Sport Development (SIS50612)
• Responsible Serving of Alcohol*
• Senior First Aid

NOTE: Delivered through Partner Organisations.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
As part of the program, students will undertake the equivalent of 2 days a week, managerial work placement (unpaid) at one of AFL Victoria’s affiliated leagues and clubs. There will be a maximum of 2 students per organisation and students stay with the same organisation for the duration of the program; this will enable students to gain real experience in a high level sporting environment. Students will receive exposure to a range of managerial level experiences and potential, ongoing career opportunities.

PATHWAYS
Upon successful completion of the program (with no more than 3 failed subjects) students have guaranteed direct entry with up to one (1) years credit to the following La Trobe University degrees:

• Bachelor of Business – Melbourne, Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton
• Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) – Melbourne
• Bachelor of Business (Sport Development and Management) – Bendigo
• Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) – Melbourne
• Bachelor of Business (Leadership and Management) – Melbourne
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing) – Melbourne

ATTENDANCE
Participants will attend 2 full day workshops per week, at Victoria Park Abbotsford, and the equivalent of 2 days a week unpaid work placement.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must have successfully completed Year 12 or be a mature age applicant. A mature age student is any student that is not a current school leaver. Places are limited.

APPLICATION
Application selection will be via Expression of Interest. Please see below for further information about how to register.

COST
• Tuition Fee for Full Fee Paying Students $5,900
• Tuition Fee for Eligible VTG Students $4,700*
• Tuition Fee for Eligible Concession Students $2,700*
* To eligible students, this training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

LEADERSHIP SEMINARS
Students receive entry to four (4) exclusive Leadership Presentations, delivered by high profile sports personalities. The 2014 Presenters included:

• Chris Naish – Executive Manager Business, AFL SportsReady
• Blair Hartley – General Manager Player Personnel and List Management, Richmond Football Club
• Marissa Fillipou – Player Development Regional Manager, AFL Players’ Association
• John Strachan – Cultural Strategy Manager, AFL Victoria

HOW TO APPLY
To register your interest, please complete the Sports Management & Leadership Program expression of interest form.

 

CONTACT US
For further on the program please contact:
Erika Dyason
Educator – Sport and Fitness
P: 03 8413 3500
E: [email protected]
W: aflsportsready.com.au/education

 

IMAGE: Daniel Dowd, former AFL SportReady trainee and current AFL Victoria employee. “It’s a great opportunity to get AFL industry experience and pursue a career in sport. Having the opportunity to work within the indigenous community is also great.”