Introduction
Modified Football Operations Manager
The Modified program in the HFL starts later than normal senior football from U13’s and above and finishes earlier than the
normal football season capped off with a Modified Junior Carnival normally occurring in early August of each year. The cost
for each participant is $130.00. All children wishing to participate MUST register online before the season commences or on
the one Club Registration Day that is managed through the MLDFC Junior Committee and Junior Coordinator.
Objectives
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To oversee all football related matters across the Modified Football Program with the Club Junior Coordinator [Director]
and Junior Development and Auskick Coordinator (JDAC).
To ensure all players in the Modified teams are registered in accordance with the HFL rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
Relationships
 Liaises with the Club Junior Coordinator [Director], JDAC and Junior Committee
 Liaises with the Coaches and Team Managers for advice on correct procedures for permits and transfers
 Liaises with HFL Junior Committee
 Liaises with Sporting stores for football supplies (Warren at Sports Centre, 142 Port Rd, Hindmarsh SA 5007,
Phone:(08) 8346 3411; Tracey at Sports Power, Address: 14 Walker St, Mt Barker SA 5251, Phone:(08) 8398 4255;
Craig at Sports Centre, THE HOMEMAKER CENTRE, IA, 6 DUTTON Rd Mount Barker, SA, 5251, phone 8391 5550
 Liaises with NAB Auskick/Development Manager (for zone) Ms Jo Dennis, MP 0421765619, email
[email protected]
 Liaises with Sturt FC Development Coordinator, Mr Danijel Herbut Mp 0422159435, email [email protected]; or
Mr Colin Casey, MP 0438112538, email [email protected]
Accountability
 Reports to the Junior Coordinator and Junior Committee
 Seek ratification from the appropriate Committee member prior to committing the Club to any financial expenditure or
action.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
 Identify the number of modified junior teams at the beginning of the season
 Identify the number of U13 and U15 junior teams at the beginning of the season
 Check that all modified grades players are Registered within the HFL guidelines
 All Coaches to be suitably qualified within the HFL guidelines
 All Coaches, Team Managers and Team Officials to have National Police Clearance in accordance with Attachment 2
Screening Requirements, MLDFC Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy
 To follow up with Team Managers/Coaches of all modified teams, provide guidance on MLDFC Code of Conduct and
Child Protection Policy in accordance with Clubs and ensure players are registered and able to play in accordance with
HFL rules and guidelines.
 Process for purchase of footballs, Guernsey’s and sundries for game day for all modified grades
 Number of games played by player
 Follow up with Junior Committee Treasurer on outstanding fees for Modified Grade players. Team managers of
Modified Football teams must manage the outstanding fees of players in their team
 Pass onto Junior Coordinator modified grade player updated contact details to ensure club database is always accurate.
 Work with all Team Managers and Coaches to prepare a roster to undertake BBQ duties and clean up Stirling Oval (and
at Heathfield Oval on occasions it is used) from the parents and family for each of the HOME GAMES modified grade
competition matches ONLY
 Manage the attendance and set-up of MLDFC Modified teams at the HFL Modified Carnivals (one day for U8 &U9, and
one day following week for U10 & U11’s in July/August and set-up of the Clubs
 Manage and coordinate with Sturt Football Club of a representative MLDFC made-up 16-20 players from Mt. Lofty FC
(Year 7’s to be selected first then Year 6’s ) to represent the Sturt Football Club (wearing the IGA sponsors
guernseys) in a Mini League game in August/September
 Provide assistance to the MLDFC Auskick coordinator as needed
 Attend the monthly HFL Junior Football meetings at beginning of season for the modified competition only, and the
monthly Junior Football Committee meetings
Timetable for position responsibilities:
Task
November
Elected to position – Planning Work with JDAC re needs for
season
Assists at Meeting of new Committee. Discuss1. the agenda for the financial year
2. Forecast teams season
3. Modified Football Operations
4. Presentation day and other Functions
5. Sponsorship of Guernseys
Work with the
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Junior Coordinator (coaches needed and
qualifications, Police Clearance)

Modified coaches
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MLDFC JDAC

HFL

NAB Auskick/Development Manager at Sturt FC
Attend all Committee Meetings

reporting of portfolio facts

liaise with Committee for support
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Liaise with club members and players
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Permits/registration of new Coaches and Officials
Introduce all to MLDFC Code of Conduct and Child
Protection Policy and arrange for signatories to policy
Attend all Committee Meetings

reporting of portfolio facts liaise with Committee for
support
Liaise with club members and players
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Finalise Clearance Certificate/registration of new
Coaches and Team officials 
Liaise with Coaches/Team managers modified re
applicable player registrations
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Attend HFL Football meetings on Modified Football
Program
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Work with Team manager and Coaches of modifieds to
develop roster of modified parents to undertake BBQ
and Clean-up at home games for modified matches at all
venues
Attend all Committee Meetings

reporting of portfolio facts

liaise with Committee for support
Liaise with club members and parents of players
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Any more Clearance Certificate/registration of new
Coaches and Team officials
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Assist Coaches/Team managers to finalise applicable
Police Clearances and signing Code of behaviours
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Attend HFL Football meetings re modified program until
modified football program set by HFL.
Attend all Committee Meetings

reporting of portfolio facts

liaise with Committee for support
Liaise with club members and parents of players

Any more Clearance Certificate/registration of new
Coaches and Team officials

Assist Coaches/Team managers to finalise applicable
Police Clearances and signing Code of behaviours

Attend HFL Football meetings re modified program until
modified football program set by HFL.
Attend all Committee Meetings

reporting of portfolio facts

liaise with Committee for support

Modified matches commenced
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Attend HFL Football meetings only now as needed
December
January
February
March
April
May
Liaise with
Junior Committee
Modified Coaches/Team managers
previous year
HFL
MLDFC JDAC
NAB Auskick/Development Manager
Junior Committee
Modified Coaches/Team managers
previous year
HFL
MLDFC JDAC
NAB Auskick/Development Manager
Junior Committee
Modified Coaches/Team managers
previous year
HFL
MLDFC JDAC
NAB Auskick/Development Manager
Junior Committee
Modified Coaches/Team managers
appointed for year
HFL
MLDFC JDAC
Junior Committee
Modified Coaches/Team managers HFL
MLDFC JDAC
Junior Committee
Modified Coaches/Team managers
HFL
MLDFC JDAC
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Timings
Task
Liaise with
June
Attend all Committee Meetings

reporting of portfolio facts

liaise with Committee for support

monitor issues at Modified matches
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Attend HFL Football meetings only now as needed

Liaise with Junior Social/ Fundraising/ Trophies/
Recognition Coordinator to establish the team lists of
each Modified team for arranging trophies for each
player being presented in September at Presentation day
and for setting date/venue and time for team photos in
July
Attend all Committee Meetings

reporting of portfolio facts

liaise with Committee for support

Liaise with Junior Social/ Fundraising/ Trophies/
Recognition Coordinator to establish the team lists of
each U13-U17.5 team for arranging team photos in late
August
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Attend HFL Football meetings if required
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Modified Team Photos occur
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Liaise with Junior Social/ Fundraising/ Trophies/
Recognition Coordinator for Preparation for Modified
Carnival –
o
To organise number of pennants needed for Carnival
o
for setup MLDFC site at venue and BBQ
Attend all Committee Meetings

reporting of portfolio facts

liaise with Committee for support

Attend Modified Football Carnival

U13-U17.5 Team Photos occur
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Liaise with Coaches U13 to U17.5 for performance based
trophies to be sourced. Liaise with Junior Social/
Fundraising/ Trophies/ Recognition Coordinator to
obtain such trophies and engraved prior to presentation
night in September.
Attend all Committee Meetings

reporting of portfolio facts

liaise with Committee for support

Presentation Days and Presentation Night occurs
Junior Committee
Modified Coaches/Team managers HFL
MLDFC JDAC
HFL
Junior Social/ Fundraising/ Trophies/
Recognition Coordinator
Attend all Committee Meetings

reporting of portfolio facts

liaise with Committee for support

Liaise with club members and players
Junior Committee
Modified Coaches/Team managers HFL
MLDFC JDAC
HFL
July
August
September
October
October Debrief Report
Prepare Report for Junior Coordinator on this Portfolio for
November Annual General meeting
Junior Committee
Modified Coaches/Team managers HFL
MLDFC JDAC
HFL
Junior Social/ Fundraising/ Trophies/
Recognition Coordinator
Junior Committee
Modified Coaches/Team managers HFL
MLDFC JDAC
HFL
Junior Social/ Fundraising/ Trophies/
Recognition Coordinator
Junior Committee
Modified Coaches/Team managers HFL
MLDFC JDAC
HFL
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Timings