Thank you for your interest in the position of Umpires’ Advisor for the AFL Wide Bay Inc League.
Position Specifications
The following ‘Position Specifications’ highlights the responsibilities of an Umpires’ Advisor within the AFL Wide Bay Inc League.
(1) The Umpire’s Advisor shall be accredited Level 2 umpire, being the minimum standard required.
(2) The Umpire’s Advisor shall not be permitted to officiate any home and away games during the year of his appointment, unless the Board approves same.
(3) The Umpire’s Advisor shall be responsible to the Board for the following duties:
(a) Recruit Central, Boundary and Goal Umpires;
(b) Train umpires as necessary to ensure they have a full and complete knowledge of the Laws of Australian Football and their interpretation;
(c) A monthly training program to be maintained throughout the playing season;
(d) A training schedule to be supplied to the League at least 2 months prior to first round starting;
(e) Allocate umpires for all matches arranged by the League;
(f) Advise the Secretary of the League and the Secretary of the (or other nominated) home club by 10.00 am, the day prior to the scheduled match of any inability to supply any umpires provided always that it has not been previously agreed at a Board meeting that Home Clubs shall supply umpires for all home and away games;
(g) Ensure that all Umpires are suitably equipped and attired for officiating on the field;
(h) Ensure that all Umpires are aware of Appendix 5 to the AFLWB By- Laws concerning Umpires’ responsibilities;
(i) At least two (2) months prior to the first game of the season submit to the Board a schedule of recommended umpire’ fees for the season;
(j) Provide a liaison between Umpires and the Board by attending general meetings as an ex-officio member;
(k) Maintain contact and liaise with the person responsible for Umpires in the State Governing Body; and.
(l) Attend matches at random, with a view to ensure that umpiring standards are maintained.
Resume
It is requested that you forward the AFL Wide Bay Inc Board a Resume in reference to the position of Umpires’ Advisor. The Resume should cover, but is not limited to, the following criteria:
Criteria
1. Background / Experience as an Umpire & current accreditation as an Umpire.
2. Past experience as an Umpires’ Advisor, if a position has been held.
3. Organisational skills.
4. Experience in the provision of training programs / schedules for umpires.
5. Methodology in maintaining and improving Umpire Skills.
6. Methodology in the recruitment of Umpires and the retention of current Umpires.
Correspondence
Correspondence is to be addressed to:
Secretary
AFL Wide Bay Inc
PO Box 443
HERVEY BAY Qld. 4655.
Applications for the position close on the 16th December 2011
Last Modified on 03/06/2013 07:46