Junior Coordinator
The primary role of the Junior Coordinator is to create a recruitment pathway or process which recruits “junior” players to your club. This will primarily involve creating relationships and pathways with local schools and the broader community to attract players and their families to the club.
The Junior Coordinator is expected to:
Act in the best interest of the members at all times
Attend all Committee meetings
Undertake the role in good faith and honesty
If at any stage the Junior Coordinator becomes aware of a personal conflict of interest, real or perceived between themselves and the club, they should immediately notify the Club President of the conflict who will immediately inform all other committee members.
Responsibilities
Form relationships with the local schools and junior clubs with the goal of recruiting players to your club
Create and implement player recruitment strategies
Liase with the Media & Communications Manager to advertise and promote the playing opportunities of your club
Be the primary contact point of parents and junior players wishing to learn more about your club and its playing options
Liase with the Event Coordinator to co-ordinate any “come and try” or “meet the coach” days including coaches, participants, equipment and catering
Create and maintain a register of key relationships in junior recruitment
Act as primary coordinator for the NT Sport Voucher scheme
Ensure all players are registered and cleared to play in their nominated teams
Co-ordinate all player and coach clearances and transfers
Ensure membership fees are paid and records kept
Coordinate ordering and distribution of uniforms in consultation with the Purchasing Officer
Coordinate officials for all junior teams including:
o Coach
o Manager
o Sports Training/First Aider
o Ground Marshalls
o Match Officials
End of year hand over
Updating key documents
At the end of each year a key activity of the Junior Coordinator is review and revise their position description to ensure it continues to reflect the requirements of the role. The updated Position Description must be provided to the Club Secretary prior to the Annual General Meeting each year.
At the end of the year the Junior Coordinator should also update the register of key stakeholders in the junior recruitment program including their name, contact details and any relevant information the incoming Junior Coordinator needs to know about each stakeholder.
Induction of the incoming Junior Coordinator
An important responsibility of outgoing Junior Coordinator is to train, mentor and support the incoming Junior Coordinator.
Essential Skills and Requirements
Hold or willing to apply for a current volunteer’s “working with children” check
Can communicate effectively
Ability to form strong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. junior clubs or schools)
A good understanding of where the club recruits its players traditionally
Is well organised
Works well in a team environment
Is well informed of all club activities
Can communicate effectively
Enjoys working with children
Unbiased and impartial on all issues
Receptive to change
Dedicated club person