The role of the Referee Development Coordinator, Sunshine Coast has been created to assist the State Referee Development Officer to deliver outcomes from the Football Queensland Refereeing Strategic Plan and associated operational plans to the Sunshine Coast referee fraternity.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the overall growth and development of refereeing within the Sunshine Coast Football Zone, with particular emphasis on improving the existing structures and enhancing communication, together whilst raising the standard of referee education and coaching within Sunshine Coast Football.
This role will also be responsible for overseeing the appointments of referees for all junior and senior matches scheduled within the Sunshine Coast Football Zone. The successful applicant, may from time to time, be required to work in conjunction with other Zone and/or Football Queensland Referee Appointment Officers.
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KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Project Program Planning and Delivery
- Managing Sunshine Coast Football Appointments Officer and Referee Coaches to ensure the co-ordination of all refereeing matters on the Sunshine Coast
- Provide support to referees throughout the Zone
- Manage and co-ordinate referee Mentor Coaches to achieve the desired development outcomes
- In conjunction with the State Referee Development Officer
- Mentor FFA Accredited Course Instructors
- Promote referee education and training programs and the coordination of recruitment and retention initiatives
Communication (Internal)
- Provide advice and material on refereeing matters to the Zone, Executive/Board of Directors
- Provide monthly reports to the State Referees Development Officer and Zone Executive/Board of Directors
Communication (External)
- In conjunction with the State Referee Development Officer
- Distribute regular communication to referees, including but not limited to, course, development and coaching material
- Provide regular and ongoing refereeing content for Sunshine Coast Football (and other) websites
- Provide support to Sunshine Coast Football Referees and refereeing groups, including but not limited to, the Laws of the Game (LOTG)
Leadership
- In conjunction with the State Referees Development Officer
- Coordinate the refereeing pathway on the Sunshine Coast
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIRED:
- Must hold a valid FFA Level 3 Instructor and Assessor or equivalent or be prepared to undertake training to achieve successful outcome
- Current FFA Level 3 Futsal Referee or equivalent or be prepared to undertake training to achieve successful outcome
- General knowledge of the world game of football, with interest in the Laws of the Game and the role of the referee within the game
- Thorough understanding of football in Queensland, particularly with the Zones and the general grassroots football community
- Maturity and experience dealing with a wide cross-section of the community
- Demonstrated team management and leadership skills
- Experience in the coaching of referees
- Demonstrated experience at working both independently and in a team-orientated collaborative environment
- Demonstrated administrative and organisational skills
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and personal presentation
- Technically competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with excellent data entry skills
- Ability to work unique hours inclusive of weekends and evening work as required
- Ability to undertake domestic travel in delivery of essential job related activities
- Hold a valid Working with Children Check
To apply, please email a CV and cover letter to Murray Bird at murrayb@footballqueensland.com.au
Applications close on Friday, 13 December.
