Call for Applications - National Director of Umpires

This position is a two-year term starting October 1, 2019. The Position Description/Responsibilities and Selection Criteria follows. The deadline for applications for the National Director of Umpires position is Monday, June 10, 2019. Announcement of the successful candidate will occur in July, 2019.

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OFFICIATING DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF UMPIRES
JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Chair Officiating Development Committee (ODC) meeting(s)
Chair National/Provincial UIC meeting
Consult with Program Manager - Officiating (PM) to develop meeting agendas
Consult with PM to develop ODC budget
Supervise development & evaluation of national training & certification program resources and services
Consult with ODC & P/T UICs on officiating program matters & issues
Collaborate with the PM & ODC on the recruitment, selection and evaluation of Canadian Championship umpires, UICs, DUICs and international umpires
Oversee the production of an officials' newsletter and other communication tools
Host Blue Convention every 3 years.
Provide interpretations for softball playing rules
Recommend amendments to softball playing rules
Represent Softball Canada officiating program at the National level (& international level, if requested)

SELECTION CRITERIA

Minimum Secondary school completion (or equivalent educational background)
Strong administrative experience in a volunteer or professional capacity
Proven competence in leading/instructing/facilitating adult learning programs
Excellent communication skills, especially written
Demonstrated officiating supervisory experience (including umpire evaluation)
Minimum 10 years experience officiating softball (combination of SP/FP may be relevant)
Certified Level IV or V (International) in the Officials Certification program
Member in good standing with P/T Association & Softball Canada
Application endorsed by P/T Association
Fluency in Canada's official languages an asset
References provided (two of which are registered Softball Canada umpires)

SELECTION PROCESS

The following procedure will be used to select the new National Director of Umpires:

Review and ranking of Candidates by a Selection Committee comprised of three members:
- Softball Canada President or designate
- Board Liaison to the Officiating Development Committee
- Chief Executive Officer or designate
Board approval and ratification of recommended candidate