Fitness & Personal Training (Sport & Recreation)
Full time
The Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union (the Union), along with the Counties Manukau Rugby Referees Association (CMRRA), are seeking applications for a Referee Education Officer to manage the development, promotion, and implementation of initiatives that increase the recruitment, retention, training, and education of referees. This full-time role, based in Counties Manukau, will be responsible for the delivery of training, resources, and services, along with promoting best practices to referee associations, the Union, schools, and clubs, as well as providing education opportunities for players, coaches, media, and fans in the Laws of the Game and the role of the referee.
To be considered for this role, you must be a leader with the necessary skills to help drive the Union's strategic plan in our community. This must be backed up by strong personal qualities and a management style that connects, grows, and inspires our people. You must have excellent rugby acumen, be technically and tactically proficient in all areas of the modern game, and have an absolute passion for the sport at the grassroots level. In addition, you must be a champion for the referees in our game and be hungry to help see it thrive within our region.
Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with the CMRRA to implement strategies and promote a sound working relationship.
Develop and deliver appropriate Match Official education and training programmes for all levels.
Ensure a Match Official recruitment and retention plan is in place and implemented.
Develop, deliver, and implement referee modules associated with NZRU rugby courses.
Promote and implement any NZRU and provincial initiatives to enhance Match Officials.
Oversee the delivery of law exam class tuition, NZRU Law Theory Examination.
Manage the delivery of the Club Referee and the You Make The Call programmes.
Liaise with CMRRA to identify issues and establish education and training needs.
Manage the provision of refereeing services at local school and club tournaments.
Assist with the development of the CMRFU referee business plan, including budgets.
Coordinate and manage provincial/regional referee squad programmes and activities.
Develop and implement activities to educate players, coaches, media, and supporters in the Laws of the Game.
Participate and contribute to NZ Rugby REO Workshops and other relevant NZ Rugby activities.
Provide refereeing services and support to provincial representative teams.
Maintain accurate data of Match Officials on NZRU database.
Provide reporting requirements to CMRFU and NZRU.
Enhance the image of CMRFU through positive role modeling.
Coordinate Match Official support services for NZ Rugby fixtures hosted in CMRFU.
Contribute to the wider activities of CMRFU as required.
Qualifications, Experience, Special Skills, and Attributes:
Essential:
Tertiary qualifications relevant to current position.
Five years refereeing experience.
Knowledge of the Principles of Rugby and the Laws of the Game.
Ability to train referees, coaches, and referee evaluators.
Excellent communication skills (written & oral).
Strong time management skills.
Applications:
Applications, including a cover letter, can be sent to the Head of Community Rugby, Matt Megaw, at ******. The closing date for candidates to submit applications is Friday 8 August 2024.
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