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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 for everyone to love and connect with Australia’s game.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
About The Role
The Umpiring Coordinator – Northwest role is responsible for delivering on the umpiring strategy in northern Tasmania, taking on the key duties relating to recruitment and administration for umpiring.
AFL Tasmania has a goal of recruiting 50% more umpires by 2028 and the Umpiring Coordinator - North role will play a key role in delivering recruitment programs against growth targets in northwest Tasmania.
The role will work closely with all umpiring groups in the region (including the NWUA) in building the base of umpiring in northwest Tasmania and ensuring a clear high performance umpiring pathway and an excellent level of umpire coaching in-region. The role is based in northwestern Tasmania and is focused on delivering recruitment programs and in supporting the key administration duties in the operations of umpiring for the northwest region.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
Deliver on AFL Tasmania’s umpiring strategy in northwest Tasmania – with a focus on growing umpiring to new heights and on ensuring there is a clear umpiring pathway for aspirational umpires in TasmaniaEnsure the northwest region engages with the umpire development pathway through providing and supporting development opportunities for talented umpiresDeliver Women & Girls Action plan initiatives in the northwest regionAppointing and supporting umpire coaches across all three disciplinesDeliver recruitment activities in the pre-season and early season, including come and try days, school-based activities, playing club-based activities – other outreach social eventsWork closely with local associations on key umpiring matters to ensure culture of continuous improvement of umpiringCoordinate the appointment and