The Purpose of the Northern Football Netball League (NFNL) is to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all people of our community to participate in professionally administered and high-level sporting activities. Our values are: Belonging, Respectful, Accountability and Integrity.
Each season the league conducts in excess of 4,000 matches, involving 368 football teams, 105 netball teams and over 10,000 registered players
The Umpiring Manager works in conjunction with the General Manager - Football Operations and CEO to oversee football umpire recruitment, administration and development for the NFNL. The Umpiring Manager assumes overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the NFNL Umpiring Program including policies, procedures and manuals, while managing the Umpiring budget in consultation with the General Manager - Operations.
Responsibilities include:
Coaching
- Oversee training sessions, including rules, rule interpretation and skills for Umpires
- Oversee appointments for Goal, Boundary and Field Umpires
- Be actively involved in all Umpiring coaching programs
- Provide instruction by way of coaching sessions or other educational forums to Umpires as part of their sessions where required
- Assist with inquiries related to the Officials HQ appointments system
- Create and maintain an enjoyable culture to assist in the retention of existing Umpires
- Be approachable and available by listening to Umpire issues and providing guidance
- Liaise with Club Coaches, Club Football Directors and President’s regarding meaningful/constructive concerns they may have
- Oversee the selection and appointment of all Coaches, Observers, and other required staff
Administration
- Act as the primary contact point for all Umpire related inquiries
- Coordinate Umpire Accreditation Process
- Liaise with AFL Victoria Umpire Department
- Assist with payroll requirements relevant to Umpires department
- Coordination and communication of Umpire feedback forms
- Be actively involved in the recruitment of Umpires
- Ensure Umpire training venue needs are addressed and provided for
- Assist with formulation and distribution of operational manuals
- Various office, administrative and data entry duties
- Jointly responsible for Umpiring Department Budget with Umpire Administration Assistant
Appointments
- Assist with appointments for all NFNL competitions by liaising with relevant Umpire Coaches and Umpire Administration Officer
- Facilitate replacement of injured or ill Umpires prior to and on game days
Umpire Development
- Responsible for the ongoing conduct of Umpires Academies connected with the NFNL
- Investigate recruitment opportunities of Umpires through schools, Local Government, and other sporting bodies in the NFNL area
- Ensure regular communication with all registered Umpires
- Oversee AFL, AFL Victoria and NFNL development initiatives and programs
- Manage and implement the National Umpires Accreditation Scheme
- Initiate development and deployment of strategies for the recruitment and retention of Umpires
Promotion / Events
- Liaise with Media Manager and utilise advertising mediums (e.g. website and social media) to promote Umpires and Umpire development
- Develop avenues to promote Umpire recognition
- Assist with the coordination of Umpire functions and events
- Actively seek out funding opportunities to assist in the operation of the NFNL Umpiring programs
