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Director of Umpiring

Western Football Netball League


  • Whitten Oval, Footscray ▸ Victoria ▸ Australia
  • Part Time
15 Dec 2024
Applications 0

Description

The Western Football Netball League (WFNL) consists of 34 Member Cubs and over 300 teams competing in Open Age and Junior competitions. There are approximately 450 registered Umpires and Umpire Coaches in the WFNL.

The Director of Umpiring works in conjunction with the General Manager - Operations to oversee Umpire recruitment, administration and development for the WFNL. The Director of Umpiring assumes overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the WFNL Umpiring Program including policies, procedures and manuals, while managing the Umpiring budget in consultation with the General Manager - Operations.

The successful applicant is expected to assist with the delivery of training and education sessions, including rules, rule interpretation and skills for Umpires, as well as establish and maintain appropriate Umpire administration and management practices including recruitment, development and retention of Umpires within an organised Umpire group.

This is a planned permanent 0.8 FTE role with further flexibility if desired.

Please see the Position Description for more information.

Essential Requirements

  • Relevant Coaching Accreditation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and public relation skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Previous experience in Umpiring/officiating in Australian football or other relevant sporting environment
  • High level computer literacy skills
  • Minimum advanced Coaching Accreditation and/or participation in Umpire Coach PD Program, or willingness to obtain/be involved
  • Current Drivers Licence
  • Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
  • National Police / Criminal History Check

Desirable Criteria

  • Sports Management / Business Degree
  • Ability to manage and lead people
  • Passionate about Football and Umpiring
  • Proactive
  • Approachable
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong character
  • Team Player
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability and willingness to work long and flexible hours and weekends

Attachments

Application Instruction

To apply for the role of Director of Umpiring at the WFNL, please submit a one-page Cover Letter and Resume to jobs@wfnl.com.au by Sunday 15 December 2024.

The WFNL will review all applications as they are received and applicants are encouraged to apply early in the event that applications for this role close earlier than is advertised.

For further information please contact:

David Jennings

(03) 9315 5400

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