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Aidan Howard

Baldivis,WA

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable Game Development Officer with a proven track record at the West Australian Football Commission, showcasing exceptional teamwork, collaboration, and innovative coaching techniques. Leveraged diversity awareness and effective communication to enhance participant engagement across multiple programs, significantly enriching the AFL experience within the community.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Game Development Officer

West Australian Football Commission
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate closely with Participation Officers in East Fremantle, South Fremantle and Peel regions to implement a wide range of Play AFL campaign events and programs.
  • Deliver both WAFC structured clinic sessions as well as independently designing sessions based on abilities, skill levels and logistics such as weather and participation numbers, ensuring inclusiveness for all participants.
  • Worked extensively in several different roles, such as co-ordinator, officiator, umpire and coach with a diverse range of ethnicities and abilities across many age groups. Play AFL events I have been involved include AFL 9s, Superkick, Starkick, Auskick, Coles Healthy Kicks, Naitanui Cup, AFLW, WAFL, WAFLW Home & Away matches and Finals Series, Metro South Holiday Academy, Primary and Secondary School Clinics and School based Sporting Carnivals and Events.

Crew Member

X Golf/Hey Caddy
09.2024 - Current
  • Customer service - welcome and assist customers, organise phone/website bookings, equipment management, safely and cleanliness of playing areas.
  • Bartender - mixologist/boozy shake master/perfect pint pourer, taking orders and payments, maintaining stock and equipment, ensuring bar/dining/seating areas are organised and clean while providing fun banter to help enhance our customers X Golf experience.
  • Kitchen hand/food preparation - take orders, prepare meals, collect payments, while maintaining high-quality food preparation standards and adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness.

Fresh Service Team Member

Woolworths
11.2019 - 03.2024
  • Deli/Seafood/Meat/Dairy Service Member - Displayed a strong work ethic by maintaining safety and cleanliness standards, thrived in high volume/high stress periods such as Christmas and during Covid 19 restrictions, while delivering excellent customer service. Was able to be adaptable and learn different departments during Covid 19 staff shortages and was tasked with training new staff in opening set up and closing pack down shifts.


Education

Bachelor of Global Sports Business Management - Business

Edith Cowan University
Joondalup
09.2027

Diploma of Sports & Diploma of Business - Fremantle FC Sports, Business & Leadership Program

SEDA Group
Fremantle Football Club Headquarters
11.2023

WACE, Certs II & III in Sport & Recreation - West Coast Eagles Sports Development Program

SEDA College
South Fremantle Football Club
11.2022

Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

Equipment Maintenance

Diversity awareness

Adaptability and Flexibility

Dependable and Cooperative

Interactive communication skills

Integrity and Honesty

Safety awareness

Initiative and Self-Motivation

Sports knowledge and Coaching experience

Innovation Skills

Proficient in computer literacy and social media

Certification

  • Diploma of Business BSB50120
  • Diploma of Sport SIS50321
  • Level 1 Coaching Accreditation
  • Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics & Recreation SIS30122
  • Certificate II in Sport, Aquatics & Recreation SIS20122
  • Working With Children Check
  • St John First Aid Certificates HLTAID009 & HLTAID010
  • Current WA Drivers License
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate SITHFAB021
  • Current National Police Clearance Certificate

References

Kayleigh Richardson 

Peel Participation Officer 

West Australian Football Commission

0419 956 389 - krichardson@wafc.com.au


Olivia Hampton

South Fremantle Participation Officer

West Australian Football Commission

0413 555 858 - ohampton@wafc.com.au


Jordan Handcock

East Fremantle Participation Officer

West Australian Football Commission

0435 746 880 - jhandcock@wafc.com.au

Timeline

Crew Member

X Golf/Hey Caddy
09.2024 - Current

Game Development Officer

West Australian Football Commission
01.2023 - Current

Fresh Service Team Member

Woolworths
11.2019 - 03.2024
  • Diploma of Business BSB50120
  • Diploma of Sport SIS50321
  • Level 1 Coaching Accreditation
  • Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics & Recreation SIS30122
  • Certificate II in Sport, Aquatics & Recreation SIS20122
  • Working With Children Check
  • St John First Aid Certificates HLTAID009 & HLTAID010
  • Current WA Drivers License
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate SITHFAB021
  • Current National Police Clearance Certificate

Bachelor of Global Sports Business Management - Business

Edith Cowan University

Diploma of Sports & Diploma of Business - Fremantle FC Sports, Business & Leadership Program

SEDA Group

WACE, Certs II & III in Sport & Recreation - West Coast Eagles Sports Development Program

SEDA College
Aidan Howard