British Showjumping Area Rep Vacancy in Bedfordshire

Thursday 15 August 2013

British Showjumping Area Rep Vacancy in Bedfordshire

The following Areas have vacancies for the position of Area Representative:

 

South and West Yorkshire (16)

Nottinghamshire (23)

Berkshire (38)

Clwyd (19)

Bedfordshire (31)

 

If you reside within these areas and wish to apply for the position please send a CV to Nicky.dobbins@britishshwojumping.co.uk by 12pm Friday 30th August.  Details of the role description and person specification can be found below/attached. However if you require any further information regarding the role please contact Nicky Dobbins 02476 698861 or the relevant Development Officer.

British Showjumping Area Representative

Role Description

Role Title: Area Representative

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Role Purpose: Area Representatives are appointed to represent the Board and British Showjumping. The role involves being a positive representative for British Showjumping within the Area’s to disseminate information to members. Area Representatives are to work closely with the Development Officers to promote British Showjumping to potential new members.

Key Tasks:

  • To be a point of contact from British Showjumping members to answer queries and be a point of information.
  • To be a pro-active communication channel for British Showjumping to its members and vice-versa.
  • To observe and regulate the conduct of members.
  • Communicate and work with the Regional Representative and Development Officers on Area and Regional matters, i.e. clashing of show dates.
  • Hold an Annual General Meeting of the members in the Area and produce minutes and Annual Accounts for submission to the Chief Executive.
  • Hold a minimum of three Area Committee Meetings per year.
  • Advise new shows on the Association’s minimum standards and rules generally.    
  • To put forward a team for the National Area Team Jumping competition.
  • Identify shows and centres suitable for the allocation of qualifying competitions in the Area to Development Officer.
  • Identify potential coaches and officials and signpost these individuals enable them to achieve relevant qualifications.
  • Work with Development Officer and committee to arrange training i.e. Junior Academy, 5 Star Training.
  • Meet with Regional Representatives and Development Officers a minimum of twice a year.

 

*Please note a declaration of interests in British Showjumping will be required to be completed.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Relevant experience of equestrian sport.

 

Experience of organising and conducting meetings.

Experience of national and regional sports structures.

Skills and abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop good working relationships with people at all levels.

 

Ability to work flexibly and use own initiative.

 

Natural team worker who will create a positive and creative environment.

 

Collaborative partnership and team working skills.

 

Good organisational skills.

 

Ability to undertake duties in a professional manner.

 

Ability to communicate using a wide range of delivery styles in order to ensure an effective message is promoted

 

Knowledge

Knowledge of British Showjumping.

 

Enthusiastic with a passion for the sport and a positive attitude towards the future opportunities for Showjumping.

 

Commitment to British Showjumping’s aims and ambitions.

 

Willingness to undertake duties outside of normal working hours including evenings and weekends.

 

Willingness to undertake training and development as required.

 

Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection rules.

 

Knowledge and understanding of equity and safeguarding children policies.

 

Use of computer and access to internet with relevant IT skills.

Knowledge of classes, competition structures and qualifying procedures.

 

 

 

 
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