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10 Aug 2022

Full-Time Chair – Swimming Officials Group

waltonk – Posted by waltonk –  United Kingdom

Job Description

Purpose of Role

 

To act as an independent Chair of the Swimming Officials’ Group and to provide direction and leadership to fulfil the following:

 

Specific Responsibilities

 

  1. To set, maintain and monitor standards for the training of all levels of Technical Officials in the disciplines of pool, open water and para swimming
  2. To oversee the setting and marking of the Referee examination papers and maintain standards for the practical assessment
  3. To promote the development of British Swimming Officials at all levels
  4. To oversee the appointment of British Swimming Officials to the FINA and World Para Swimming lists
  5. To oversee the appointment of FINA and World Para Swimming officials to International events
  6. To develop and maintain CPD for all British Swimming Officials
  7. To develop and maintain licensing standards
  8. To train Referee Course Leaders
  9. To oversee the appointment of Technical Directors to British Swimming and Technical Delegates to British Para-Swimming events.
  10. To oversee the appointment of Referees and Starters to British Swimming and British Para-Swimming promoted meets and other invited meets, from the list of Development, FINA and Para Swimming officials.
  11. To develop swimming officials to meet the needs of the sport
  12. To work with all Home Country Associations to maintain common standards across all swimming disciplines

 

Person Specification – Skills, Knowledge & Experience

 

  1. Should be an experienced qualified Referee and current with the laws and processes of swimming.
  2. Evidence of successful team leadership.
  3. Excellent interpersonal skills.
  4. Strong sport knowledge including a knowledge of the infrastructure of swimming at National and International levels.
  5. Evidence of management and leadership in a variety of conditions/situations.
  6. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present views in a clear, concise manner.
  7. Ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships.
  8. Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.

 

 

Terms of appointment

 

During the period of office the appointed individual should not to seek or accept any position within swimming or swimming competitions that conflicts with the training, development and appointment of the above

 

The appointment will be for a term of four years, with a possible further term of four years. The position is a voluntary role with expenses in line with BS policy.

 

The role is expected to require a commitment equivalent to between 10 and 20 days per annum.

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How to Apply

British Swimming is currently seeking a Chair for the Swimming Officials Group.   The purpose of the role is to act as an independent Chair and to provide direction and leadership to the Swimming Officials’ Group.   The successful individual should be an experienced qualified referee and current with the laws.   They will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to develop and sustain working relationships. Excellent communication skills are also essential along with the ability to present views in a clear, concise manner.   They will need to have evidence of successful team leadership and management in a variety of conditions and settings.   Strong sport knowledge including a knowledge of the infrastructure of swimming at National and International levels would be essential.   If you feel that you have the skills and attributes for this exciting role, then we would like to hear from you.   The appointment will be for a term of four years with a possible further term of four years. The position is not remunerated, but reasonable travel expenses incurred in fulfilling the role will be paid. The role is expected to require a commitment equivalent to between 10 and 20 days per annum.   If you would like to discuss the role or ask questions, please contact HR on 07876225382. To apply for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to BSHRdepartment@swimming.org   Closing date for applications: 5.00pm on Monday 29th August 2022   Interview details:  Week commencing 12th September 2022 TBC

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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