Southern Districts Junior Basketball League

**Position** **Description**

**JOB TITLE: SDJBL COMPETITION MANAGER**

**REPORTING TO: SDJBL COMPETITION COMMITTEE**

**REMUNERATION (PER ANNUM): As agreed in Contract of Employment**

**HOURS: 10 hours per week minimum, escalating in peak times**

**Summary of the role**

The Competitions Manager is responsible for providing management and operational support for all Southern
Districts Junior Basketball League’s (SDJBL) activities in accordance with the League’s strategy, policies and values.

**Relationships**

The Competitions Manager shall liaise with: o SDJBL Coordinators from participating member clubs regarding team management and game day operations. o The SDJBL Referee Coordinator and Stadium Administrators with respect to the quality, efficiency and service provision for relevant competition officiating. o SDJBL Competitions Committee with respect to finances o SDJBL Competitions Committee on matters relating to the strategic direction of the competition participating member clubs, non-member clubs, social team managers and other affiliated parties including schools and social clubs. o member club representatives regarding venue usage and hire agreements.

**Special Conditions**
Most of this role is performed during available hours, though some specific hours will be required when observing game day experiences, conducting presentations, attending meetings and coordinating events.

**Commitment to Child Safety**
We require all applicants to undergo background checks and screening prior to or during any appointment.
The SDJBL is committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People and other important information. The
SDJBL embraces diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across our competition. Every person in the SDJBL community has a responsibility to understand their role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our care. The SDJBL is committed to promoting and protecting the rights of children and preventing abuse from occurring by fostering a culture where children feel safe and empowered. We also seek to ensure the cultural safety of First Nations children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and children with a disability.

All employees are required to have a current Working with Children Check prior to their appointment.

**Key Responsibilities** o Responsible for managing the operations of the SDJBL Competition including but not limited to grading, regular season and finals. o Impartially make decisions to enforce the By-Laws of the competition. o Management of employees and volunteers. o Where appropriate make decisions outside of the By-Laws if deemed in the best interest of the SDJBL. o Manage the nomination and grading processes. o Schedule competitions and communicate schedules to participants. o Provide participating Clubs with competition management and other technology support and assistance. o Management of the SDJBL Website and social media. o Ensure integrity of data management. o Ensure timelines are met. o Ensure SDJBL and participating clubs comply with governing bodies requirements. o Liaise with sponsors, suppliers and other key internal and external stakeholders. o Review and report on the performance of the competition and develop strategies for the future. o Develop and maintain operational procedures and plans for the SDJBL. o Liaise with member clubs, Basketball SA and external venue managers regarding the use of facilities for competitions. o Manage the finances of the Competitions Department in conjunction with the SDJBL Competition

Committee or Committee appointed Finance Manager. o Provide written reports to and attend regular SDJBL Competition Committee meetings. o Undertake on other projects and initiatives as required.

**Desirable Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications** o Qualifications in Sports Administration or Business. o Experience using competition management software. o Experience in communicating with various stakeholders. o Knowledge and understanding of the sport of basketball and its by-laws. o Knowledge of the basketball competitions in South Australia and of a similar standard elsewhere.

**Desirable Attributes** o Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. o Ability to react promptly and appropriately to changing circumstances. o Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. o Commitment to fairness and equity. o Conflict resolution. o Time Management. o High level interpersonal skills that foster trust and cooperation. o Integrity and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. o Ability to supervise staff and volunteers. o Strategic mindset.

**Duties** **Statement**

**Job Title: Competition Manager**

**Manage the Southern Districts Junior Basketball League** o Oversee the running of the Southern Districts Junior Basketball League