Reporting To: SDJBL Management Committee
Remuneration (Per Annum): As agreed in the Contract of Employment
Hours: 8-10 hours per week. Typically, 2-3 hours are spent rostering early in the week, 4-5 hours on game day (Saturday afternoons), and 1-2 hours on Sunday / Monday finalising the weekend roster for pay.

Context:

The Southern District Junior Basketball League (SDJBL) aims to provide a safe, well-run basketball competition, a pathway for elite players, referees, and coaches, and ensure long-term financial security and sustainability. The Referee Coordinator is crucial in achieving these goals by managing and developing all referees within the SDJBL.

Commitment to Child Safety:

The SDJBL is dedicated to protecting children from harm and requires all applicants working with children to undergo an extensive screening process. The league is committed to safeguarding children and young people, embracing diversity, and promoting the cultural safety of all children.

Primary Purpose:

The Basketball Referee coordinator will oversee the rostering of referees for all SDJBL games, manage referee development programs, and conduct regular training courses. This role requires a deep understanding of basketball rules, strong organisational skills, a passion for the sport’s development, and adherence to SDJBL policies.

Key Accountabilities:

• Referee Management: Maintained records, managed reports, served as the point of call on game days, and handled enquiries, suggestions, complaints, and issues.
• Referee Appointments: Coordinate the referee roster, assist newly trained referees, and manage rostering systems.
• Referee Development: Attend stadiums on game days, provide feedback, run monthly training sessions (in person or online), run regular development courses and identify potential referees for advancement.

Fundamental Relationships/Interactions:

The Referee Coordinator liaises with the SDJBL Management Committee,

Desirable Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in basketball refereeing.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with scheduling software and tools.
• A commitment to ongoing education and development in basketball officiating.
• Current accreditation as a basketball referee is highly desirable.

Desirable Attributes:

• Effective communication skills.
• Adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to fairness, equity, and confidentiality.
• Time management and conflict resolution skills.
• High-level interpersonal skills fostering trust and cooperation.
• Strategic mindset.

Additional Requirements:

• Flexible working hours, including weekends and nights, are required.
• A current Working with Children Check is mandatory before the appointment.