The role of the Regional Umpire Zone Developer is to provide on the ground development opportunities, advice and feedback, and to deliver umpiring accreditation sessions to Regional Associations within the respective Zone.
Hockey Victoria will be employing four (4) seperate Regional Umpire Zone Developer's, one for each Zone in the Regional Areas.
- Zone 1 - Gippsland Bulls Zone (East Sippsland Hockey Association, West Gippsland Hockey Association, La Torbe Valley Hockey Association).
- Zone 2 - North West Lightning Zone (Hockey Central Victoria (Bendigo), North Central Hockey Association, Wimmera Hockey Association, Goulburn Valley Hockey Association (Shepparton).
- Zone 3 - South West Eagles Zone (Hockey Ballarat, Glenelg Region Hockey Association (Hamilton), Hockey South West (Warrnambool), Geelong Hockey Association).
- Zone 4 - Mildura (Sunraysia Hockey Hockey Association).
*NOTE - The incumbant hired to undertake the role in Zone 4, Mildura, will also undertake the role of Regional Coach Zone Developer.
Principal duties are outlined below under Association Development, Association Accreditations and Resource Development. In addition, the expectation is that, if possible, the RUZD will attend fortnightly HV staff meetings and part-take in any informal umpire development initiatives to improve the overall umpiring practice.
Association Development
- Provide 2 face to face mentor sessions, per Association in your Zone, per year. Sessions to be delivered during local competitions (weekends).
- Be present at HV Junior Country Championships and Junior State Championships and provide real time feedback and advice to Zone Umpires.
Association Accreditations
- Run 1 Umpire Lead Accreditation Course, per Association in your zone, per year.
- Run 1 Umpire Foundation Support Accreditation Course, per Association in your zone, per year.
- Run 1 Facilitator Accreditation Course, per Association in your zone, per year.
Resource Development
- Assist HV in the development and maintenance of the online Resources Hub for Regional Associations to access and use.
The Regional Umpire Zone Developer is a part-time (12 hours per week), paid position, with a $70,000 plus superannuation pro-rata salary. The position will also include a car that can be used for work travel purposes. Payments will be made fortnightly, in line with all other Hockey Victoria employees. Given the nature of the work, work hours will mainly be after traditional work hours (e.g. from 4:00pm weekdays, on weekends). A probation period of 3 months applies to this role.
