Competition Assistant

Gold Coast Touch Association is a close-knit touch football community with a rich history. We offer weekly competitions three times a week.

Join our team as a Competition Assistant, working alongside the General Manager to ensure smooth operations of our competitions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


Prepare facilities for competition play, including opening toilets, referee room, field lights, canteen and setting up fields with cones and pads.

Print and prepare scorecards and team sheets ahead of play and prepare in their designated field folders

Be the first point of call for Team Check-ins and enquiries

Monitor match progress - ensure all games start and end on time

Coordinate and greet referees - update SportsM8 with any allocation changes from the night

Communicate effectively with referees to ensure they are aware of their allocations

Report any referee concerns or admin follow up to the referee coordinator

Manage disputes or conflicts that arise during the competition - including incident reports

Collection of scorecards and entering details into My sideline application

Cross checking registered players and weekly sign on

Communication with teams on competition rules e.g. uniforms, registered players.

As required, assist with livestreaming and any other relevant aspects of nightly competition

Assist the General Manager with other operational tasks or any other duties as required

Assist the General Manager with Social Media content - i.e. player of the week interview

Canteen assistance - including responsible service of alcohol RSA

Assist on event days during school hours


SKILLS & EXPERIENCE


Administrative experience in community sport clubs is desirable.

Knowledge of the sport of Touch Football is beneficial.

High level of attention to detail.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to make quick, accurate decisions in line with club policies.

Clear and confident public speaking skills, and the ability to engage with key stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills across phone, face-to-face, and email.

Proactive attitude and ability to learn on the run.


GENERAL


The role requires 15-20 hours per week, with additional hours for other events.

This position typically requires working 2-3 afternoons or nights per week.

The applicant must be available on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Nights.

Shifts will generally be between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM, depending on the night of competition and the number of teams playing.

Appointment to this position is dependent upon holding or obtaining a satisfactory Working with Children (Blue Card) check.

Upon successful appointment to this position, you will be required to complete First Aid and CPR certificates.