Do you want to help shape the future of goalball? We have vacancies on our Competition Committee and we are looking to appoint a new Chairperson, Club, Young Person, Player and Official Representative to attend meetings and provide input to help develop goalball in the UK. Please see below the outline of the roles and the skills and knowledge required:

Chairperson

The role

  • Responsible for chairing all meetings
  • Must have at least 3 years of experience within goalball either playing, refereeing, volunteering or coaching etc..
  • Be able to talk to make decisions about the future of goalball via the meetings.
  • Available to attend committee meetings in person 3 times a year.
  • Respond to urgent matters / enquiries.

Club Rep


The Role

  • Responsible for representing registered Goalball clubs on their committee.
  • Be able to talk to clubs confidentially on a one to one basis.
  • Available to attend committee meetings in person 3 times a year.
  • Respond to urgent matters / enquiries.

Young Person Rep

The Role

  • Aged 18 or under
  • Be able to represent young people’s views within goalball to help shape the future of the sport
  • Help develop policies that relate to young people within goalball
  • Available to attend committee meetings either in person or via the telephone
  • Respond to urgent matters / enquiries.

Player Rep

The Role

  • Has represented an affiliated goalball club at least one tournament in the 2015/16 season
  • Be able to talk to players confidentially on a one to one basis.
  • Available to attend committee meetings in person 3 times a year.
  • Respond to urgent matters / enquiries.

Officials Rep

 The Role

  • Have officiated at any of Goalball UK domestic tournaments last season
  • Be able to talk to other officials confidentially on a one to one basis
  • Available to attend committee meetings in person 3 times a year.
  • Respond to urgent matters / enquiries.

Skills and Knowledge Required

  • Must be from a registered Goalball Club.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to manage sensitive situations with due care and attention.
  • Have a good understanding of the current Goalball playing structure and the current challenges faced by clubs/players/officials.

If you are interested in the role please send a letter of application (max 250 words) outlining why you would be suitable for the role to thecc@goalballuk.com by Friday 9th September 2016 at 5pm.