Common use of Player Development Managers Clause in Contracts

Player Development Managers. (a) Each Club must employ one fully qualified Player Development Manager for each of its AFL football program and AFLW football program on hours equivalent to the program requirements for each program. The Clubs must advise their Players and AFLPA of such appointments. For the avoidance of doubt: (i) AFL football program – the Player Development Manager is to be employed on a full-time basis; and (ii) AFLW football program – the Player Development Manager must be a dedicated resource available on a basis commensurate with the Access Period and access needs of the AFLW playing group, as assessed by AFL and AFLPA in each year of the Term. (b) Subject to clause 11.2(c), all Player Development Managers must meet the minimum standards for the role, which may incorporate recommendations by the IGC. (c) Any Player Development Managers employed prior to the Commencement Date, who are not fully qualified to perform that role, may remain in the role provided they complete appropriate education courses, consistent with minimum standard requirements. (d) The Player Development Manager will be required to participate in reasonable professional development programs and courses as identified by the IGC to ensure consistent capability across the industry. (e) The Player Development Manager will not perform any function or duty that would conflict with their duties as Player Development Manager, either in substance of the function/duty or in the time required to perform it. If a Player Development Manager performs any function or duty for the Club other than their role as a Player Development Manager, their role as Player Development Manager must always take precedence over the other role/s and must be considered their primary role.