Umpiring Coordinator - Greater Sydney

Company description:

The AFL is Australia's premier sporting organisation supporting two constantly evolving national competitions, AFL and AFLW. Our purpose is to progress the game, so everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

We have a strong workforce presence in most States and Territories of Australia including Northern Territory, QLD, NSW / ACT, Victoria and Tasmania.

As the AFL/ AFLW competitions continue to grow and evolve at both the elite and community levels, we are focused on ensuring we attract and retain great people in both permanent and casual roles at all levels and within all areas of our industry.

Importantly, we aim to reflect the communities where our game is played by recruiting locally where possible to strengthen our connection to the ‘grassroots' of our game. We are also fortunate to have hundreds of passionate volunteers within our industry, offering their time and expertise to help grow our game.

The AFL's purchase of Marvel Stadium in Docklands, Melbourne, further diversifies our workforce with more than 1000 casual employees to make every moment matter for our fans and customers.

Job description:

ABOUT US

As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game - from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Umpiring Coordinator position is responsible for the day-to-day planning and execution of duties related to the effective delivery of all initiatives and activities around the recruitment, education and retention of senior umpires within Sydney. Importantly, this role will be a key member of a ‘HUB' team environment executing our Community Football Competitions.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the umpire coaching program for AFL Sydney Seniors
• Provide leadership and engage with umpires & umpire coaches across AFL Sydney Seniors
• Appoint umpire coaching staff and periodically review their performance
• Ensure umpires are completing all match day responsibilities, including match day paperwork
• Investigate match day related incidents, code of conduct and behavioural issues and follow up as required in conjunction with the relevant internal & external stakeholders
• Receive umpire reviews and disseminate to the umpires & umpire coaches as required
• Conduct mid-season and end of year umpire group reviews
• Advocate umpiring programs ensuring quality match day environments to clubs
• Provision of assistance with appointments of umpires where required
• Conduct local initiatives in line with the AFL's National Umpiring Development Strategy
• Contribute to key projects within and outside of core role
• Ensure attendance and presence to support the role, football community and events as required
• Support and contribute to the success of the broader Community Football team

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

Core Competencies:

• Highly competent administration skills
• Demonstrated organisational and planning skills
• Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Computer literacy in Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated personal initiative and ability to work effectively unsupervised
• Well-developed, interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills

Mandatory:

• Full drivers' licence
• Working with Children check or ability to obtain

Desirable:

• Sports admiration experience
• Good understanding of the AFL Laws of the game

OUR CULTURE

Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation

THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way - a flexible approach to your working life
• My Development - lean into the AFL's My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
• Play Well - access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
• My Benefits - with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
• AFL Silver Memberships - permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!

Applications Close: 11 February 2024

We offer:

THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way - a flexible approach to your working life
• My Development - lean into the AFL's My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
• Play Well - access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
• My Benefits - with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
• AFL Silver Memberships - permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!