Scottish Touch Volunteer Call

4 Jun 2019 @ 20:01 BST

In order to support the needs of the Scottish Touch community, we’ll be introducing new roles over the next few months.

In the first wave of roles, we’re looking for volunteers who can help in key areas of the organisation which need particular focus in the coming months.

There are a number of roles available, all of which can be done flexibly and will be supported by other volunteers across the organisation.


The following roles are currently available, and could be done jointly if applicants wish:


  • Director of Coaching

  • National Squad Treasurer

  • Membership Coordinator

  • Kit Coordinator


If you are interested in any of these positions please email volunteers@scottishtouch.org.uk .

National Squad Treasurer


Role outline

  • Support national squad committee to set Euros 2020 budget

  • Manage national squad bank account

  • Manage income/outgoings throughout cycle to ensure cash flow

  • Develop and share cost breakdown for players, coaches and managers

  • Develop system to allow players to make payments, and monitor payments


Location

Online, with some face to face input at National Squad camps/training


Time commitment

1-2 hours per week.

Increased at peak times (lead up to tournaments).



Membership Coordinator


Role Outline

  • Manage membership portal

  • Answer enquiries relating to membership portal

  • Support members and clubs with using membership tool

  • Provide lists of registered players to tournament coordinators, as appropriate (ie STS, Nationals) to ensure compliance with membership

  • Assist Scottish Touch in promoting use of membership tool


Additional optional aspects

  • Identify improvements to the membership tool

  • Support Board to develop tool improvements for 2020


Location

Online.


Time commitment

1-2 hours per week between February - September.

Kit Manager


Role outline

  • Liaise with key partners to establish kit requirements

    • National Squad

    • Junior Academy

    • Referee Director

    • Volunteer Director

  • Identify opportunities and brands to provide cost-effective kit and ease of purchase for squads and individuals

  • Manage procurement for the next 3 year cycle (2020-2022).  Implement strategy to develop and sustain kit requirements for coming years (i.e. planned events, tournaments)



Location

Mostly online, some face-to-face at squad sessions may be beneficial.


Time commitment

c.1 hour per week.

Director of Coaching


Role outline

  • Develop strategy for developing  progressing coaching in Scotland aligned to EFT strategy 

  • Link with Regional Coaching Coordinators and European Coaching director to ensure our on strategy is fit for purpose

  • Work with Regional Coaching Coordinators to determine regional requirements and demands

  • Work with National Squad Committee to develop a pathway for aspiring National Squad coaches  development at national level.

  • Coordinate coaching development by identifying and supporting coaches, and take lead in organising coaching education and development


Location

Face to face and online links with coaches.  Involvement at Scottish Touch Board meetings (can dial in).


Time commitment

c.1-2 hours per week.

Role

Summary

Location

Time

Director of Coaching

Board member: coordination and development of coaching nationally

Some face to face input – camps, regions.

Online coordination

Board meeting attendance (can dial in)

1-2 hours per week

Kit Manager

Link between all STA partners requiring kit, and suppliers.  Implement strategy until 2022

Online. Some face to face input at national training may be beneficial

1 hours per week, increased at peak times

Membership Coordinator

Coordinate use of membership portal

Online

1-2 hours per week in Season

National Squad Treasurer

Manage income and outgoings to ensure cash flow; develop options for payment and monitor this.

Online, face to face input at national training may be beneficial

1-2 hours per week, increased at peak times