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Jul 09

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Is a traineeship right for you?

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There’s no shortage of pathways for AFL players to make the most of their opportunities off the field.

A Traineeship may be one form of professional development that has been overlooked by some players. This form of experience combines on the job training with accredited study in the relevant area. Furthermore, participants are paid for the work that is undertaken.
 
In the past AFL players have completed traineeships in Fitness and also Sport & Recreation at various fitness centres & schools. Traineeships in Youth Work and dealing with associated problems such as Drugs and Alcohol has also been popular with White Lion taking on a number of placements over the years.  For example Melbourne FC player Lyndenn Dunn has completed a Certificate IV in Youth Work.
 
Participants have also been placed in the Finance and Horticultural Industries. 
 
Currently two indigenous players are enrolled in traineeships where they have mentoring roles for indigenous students in secondary schools. While forming an important part of the schools’ support staff these trainees have also have the self satisfaction of having a positive impact on the students. Similar positive outcomes are being achieved by another player who is undertaking a traineeship at White Lion described in the previous paragraph.
 
Most importantly, those players involved have been obtaining qualifications and experience that will enhance their future employability, while giving them something other than football to focus on all week. This is a win for all involved.
 
The Typical Traineeship Structure;
  • Part time (minimum 13 hours per week, including study commitments)
  • On the day off from football training participants complete 5-8 hours in the workplace with the extra hours required made up on a spare morning or afternoon.
  • TAFE work on average requires 3 hours per week
  • Paid employment on a per hour basis (Paid under the National Training Wage Award)
  • Completion of a Nationally Recognised Qualification (eg Certificate III in Sport & Recreation)
  • Registered on the Government data base
For more information on Traineeships, or any other career transition issues, contact Rayden Tallis at AFLSportsReady on 03 8663 3054 or rayden.tallis@aflsportsready.com.au or Mark Porter at the AFLPA on 03 9926 1344 or markporter@aflpa.com.au