Job Description
Referee Services & Development Coordinator
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Bankstown District Amateur Football Association – Padstow NSW
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Part-Time Contract | ***** Hours Per Week 12-Month Initial Engagement with Opportunity for Ongoing Employment
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About Bankstown Football
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Bankstown District Amateur Football Association (BDAFA) supports a vibrant football community across the Bankstown region, working closely with clubs, players, coaches, referees and volunteers to deliver quality football competitions and participation opportunities.
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As part of an exciting organisational transition and growth strategy, BDAFA is creating a new Referee Services & Development Coordinator position to strengthen referee recruitment, education, development and retention across the district.
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About the Role
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This is much more than a referee appointments role.
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Bankstown Football is seeking a motivated and passionate football person to coordinate referee services while helping shape the future of referee development within the district.
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Working closely with the Bankstown District Referees Branch (BDR), the successful candidate will lead referee recruitment initiatives, support referee education programs, coordinate appointments and help establish a sustainable referee development framework.
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The role will also establish and coordinate a referee development team comprising referee coaches, mentors and assessors to support referees at all stages of their journey.
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The position includes a combination of weekday administration, evening training sessions and weekend football support.
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Key Responsibilities
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Referee Services
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Coordinate referee appointments across Bankstown Football competitions.
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Manage referee availability and appointment changes.
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Monitor referee coverage requirements.
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Coordinate finals and special event appointments.
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Recruitment & Growth
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Develop and implement referee recruitment programs.
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Engage with clubs and schools to attract new referees.
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Promote female referee participation.
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Support junior referee recruitment initiatives.
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Education & Development
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Deliver referee education and development activities.
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Support the Bankstown District Referees Branch in delivering training programs.
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Coordinate monthly referee development sessions.
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Assist with Level 4 Referee Courses and accreditation pathways.
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Develop resources and educational opportunities for referees.
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Referee Development Team
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Establish and coordinate a team of referee coaches, mentors and assessors.
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Support and develop referee mentors.
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Coordinate assessment and feedback systems.
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Create referee progression pathways.
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Welfare & Retention
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Support referees.
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Promote referee wellbeing and retention initiatives.
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Foster a positive referee culture.
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Build strong relationships between clubs, referees and the referee community.
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About You
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We are looking for someone who:
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Has a passion for football and community sport.
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Has experience as a referee, referee coach, assessor or football administrator.
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Possesses solid communication and organisational skills.
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Can build positive relationships with volunteers, clubs and stakeholders.
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Is capable of working independently and taking initiative.
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Has experience coordinating programs, appointments or development activities.
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Has strong computer skills and attention to detail.
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Accredited football referee.
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Referee coaching or assessing experience.
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Experience delivering education or training programs.
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Knowledge of DRIBL, Play Football and football administration systems.
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Experience working within a referee branch or sporting association.
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Why Join BDAFA?
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This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of refereeing within one of Sydney's established football communities.
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You will:
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Work closely with Bankstown District Referees.
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Help develop the next generation of referees.
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Build programs that create long-term impact.
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Be part of an exciting period of organisational growth and change.
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Approximately ***** hours per week.
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Flexible working arrangements.
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Evening and weekend work required during the football season.
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Opportunity to transition into an ongoing part-time role following the initial contract period.
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📌 Referee Services & Development Coordinator (New South Wales)
🏢 Bankstown District Amateur Football Association
📍 New South Wales