Marc Geppert

Experience

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  AFL SportsReady

  Mar 2004 - Mar 2005

  Sports Management Traineeships
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  AFL - Australian Football League

  Mar 2005 - Oct 2022

  Leading a large team across a broad geographical remit including staff based in Wagga Wagga, Bathurst, Coffs Harbour, Newcastle, Canberra, Kiama, Merimbula and the Illawarra all of which are responsible for the strategic development, management and operation of all communityfootball leagues, clubs and Umpire groups across ACT and Regional NSW. Key focuses are developing and implementing strategies to manage and grow community competitions through facilitating quality community Club environments, umpiring pathways, and the most appropriate competition structures and pathways from junior to senior football. Another strong focus is utilising technology to provide best practice methods for clubs and leagues to continue to be the sporting benchmark within their communities. In this role I also oversee key stakeholder relationships, resourcing, financial and regulatory frameworks, as well as existing and new commercial partnerships for regions including Northern NSW, Central West, South Coast, ACT and Southern NSW Show less Regional Manager – Southern NSW oversees the broader Southern NSW region encompassing Albury/Murray, Riverina, MIA and Broken Hill across all pillars of the AFL NSW/ ACT strategic plan including People, Fan & Participants, State & Community Football, Facilities, AFL Clubs and Talent. • Providing AFL leadership in the Southern NSW region to deliver key regional priorities • Develop a high-performance culture for regional staff in line with the AFL’s values • Implement AFL programs through a targeted approach to gain maximum participation levels of our key segments – Club Auskick, After-school Auskick, Community Football & AFL 9’s and implement structured school programs and competitions to build AFL awareness and interest at the base, and enhance transition to club football• Work with the AFL clubs to connect participants of the game with fan engagement activities• Be a positive presence for the AFL brand • Oversee the effective governance and management of all junior and senior competitions • Support the future growth and sustainability of local clubs and competitions • Support umpiring development, coaching and delivery across all competitions and programs• Lead relationships with all local government and facility development matters• Oversee and deliver commercial partnerships across community football and programs• Oversee the effective delivery of all diversity and inclusion programs and activities • Manage Financial budgets Show less My current role oversees the following roles and responsibilities:Game Development staff in Albury/Murray, MIA/Broken Hill and Riverina. Each of these regions also oversees a casual development workforce. The Development workforce is the face of our game and is responsible for the day to day delivery of all AFL programs including: Schools, NAB AFL Auskick, Indigenous and Multicultural, All Ability, AFL 9s and Fan Engagement initiatives.Communications and Partnerships staff: Building growth and awareness of our game through the use of engaging and creative content through our online platforms including website and social media in turn providing opportunities to our fantastic partners to also utilise our broad fan base. More importantly including the upskilling and information sharing on best practice of our clubs and community leagues use of their own individual accounts and platforms.Administration staff: Financial/budget management, Customer service and HR. Show less In the role of Participation Manager AFL NSWACT - Southern NSW my role was to oversee all aspects of growth, engagement and brand awareness across the Albury/Murray, Riverina, MIA, Far West and Broken Hill regions through the delivery of tailored programs and initiatives. Examples of these programs included Primary and Secondary School, Indigenous and Multicultural, All ability, AFL 9s, and NAB AFL Auskick programs. This included overseeing the Game Development workforce which included FT, PT and casual Development Officers. Show less

  • Regional Manager Community Football - ACT/Regional NSW

    Nov 2020 - Oct 2022

  • Regional Manager - Southern NSW

    Feb 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Game Development Manager - Southern NSW

    Jan 2016 - Feb 2020

  • Participation Manager - Southern NSW

    Mar 2008 - Jan 2016

  • Development Officer

    Mar 2005 - Mar 2008
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  Wagga Wagga City Council

  Sept 2022 - now

  Manager - Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre

  Responsible for the effective management of the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre as well as Wagga Wagga's indoor stadiums including delivery of high quality aquatic and dryland services and programs along with growth and development of the Oasis, Bolton Park and Equex Multi Purpose facilities.