Association Coordinator

• Provide an exceptional experience for clubs, players, and stakeholders.
• Manage the day-to-day operations efficiently.
• Administer Netball Connect (registrations, fixtures, etc.).
• Coordinate events, tournaments, and special activities.
• Lead activities for Saturday competitions and Representative programs.

Reports to: Association President an Executive Committee

Employment Status: Paid Full Time position, or Part Time (approx. 30 hours)

Hours of Work: Flexible approach is welcome, below are indicative hours and days to suit season activities.  There are no games played during school holidays or on long weekends.

2024 Season Dates:

• Autumn Season: 17 February 2024 – 22 June 2024
• Spring Season: 20 July 2024 – 16 November 2024

During Seasons:

• Tuesday 8 hours
• Wednesday 8 hours
• Thursday 7 Hours
• Friday 8 Hours
• Saturday 7 hours

Off Season: Days are flexible

Manningham Netball

Manningham Netball is a not for profit, member based organisation which is governed by a volunteer Committee.   It is the local sporting body for netball in the Manningham area and is affiliated with Netball Vicotria.  

Manningham Netball was formally known as DDNA (Doncaster & Districts Netball Association) founded in 1981.  With seven participating clubs we have more than 1300 players.  We play at the Templestowe netball precinct (1-3 Anderson St, Templestowe).

We run a range of competitions including a Tuesday night competition, Saturday interclub competition and All Abilities Netball.  In addition, we have a comprehensive Representative program.  Our representative squads are made up of the best and most talented players from any club or team within the association.

Commitment to Child Safety

We require all applicants to undergo background checks and screening prior to or during any appointment. Netball’s Commitment Statement to Safeguarding Children and Young People and other important information can be found at vic.netball.com.au/child-safety-netball

At Manningham Netball, we embrace diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Netball.

Netball Victoria Commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People

Every person in the netball community has a responsibility to understand their role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our care. Netball Victoria is committed to promoting and protecting the rights of children and preventing abuse from occurring by fostering a culture where children feel safe and empowered. We also seek to ensure the cultural safety of First Nations children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and children with a disability.

Primary Purpose of Position

• This role is responsible for providing an exceptional and dynamic experience for all Manningham Netball Clubs, Players, and Key Stakeholders.
• Be a welcoming and positive influence and manage the day to day operations of Manningham Netball.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of competition procedures for the Association and to ensure that the competition is safe, efficient, and run to schedule.
• Act as the first point of contact for association queries, manage and coordinate all incoming correspondence from Clubs, the Committee, Netball Victoria, Manningham City Council, Sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain correct record-keeping procedures and processes for the association.
• Administer all aspects of Netball Connect including setting up competitions, registrations, fixtures, ladders, scoresheets etc.
• Train club representatives in on-line registration process (Netball Connect) as required.
• Oversee the promotion of Manningham Netball with the strategic purpose of increasing player and volunteers’ participation.
• Manage all sponsorship arrangements, including onboarding of new sponsors.
• Maintain current knowledge of Manningham Netball Bylaws and Constitution.
• Coordinate special events, tournaments, finals, theme days and exhibitions.
• Lead activities required for Saturday competition including time keeping and score collation.
• Coordinate Representative competition, tournaments, and activities.
• Manager Umpire records and timesheets.
• Ensure Working with Children Checks are compliant and recorded.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent people and organisational skills.
• Sincere & respectful and treat everyone equally and fairly.
• Experience in management and coordination.
• Genuinely interested in growing participation at the organisation
• Able to build relationships with service providers, sponsors, council, and other stakeholders.
• Proficient computer skills

Other Requirements

• Working with Children Check (essential)
• First Aid (preferred)