Yorkshire Regional Netball Association is one of nine member organisations of England Netball, and is run by a management board of volunteers. We represent England Netball members in Yorkshire, and work closely with England Netball staff to deliver and develop netball in Yorkshire.
The Yorkshire Board works closely with our four County Netball Associations: Humberside Netball, North Yorkshire Netball, South Yorkshire Netball and West Yorkshire Netball. We also work closely with Leeds Rhinos Netball, our member leagues, clubs, education institutions and other key stakeholders who share our commitment to delivering great netball experiences in Yorkshire.
We're looking for volunteers with marketing and communications skills to join our working group and support the Marketing and Communications Lead to make sure we are communicating with our members and partners across Yorkshire effectively
We're looking for volunteers with a good knowledge of netball, ideally qualified officials, coaches or teachers, who can join our group of volunteers who delivery regional elite netball competition throughout the year.
Regional Management Board Responsibilities
Yorkshire Netball Regional Management Board members are collectively responsible for:
Governance of netball in Yorkshire
Working as One with Regional & Local EN staff
Gathering and sharing regional Insight
Communicating membership benefits
Delivering regional competition
Promotion & recognition of the people who make netball happen
Working in Partnership with our Netball Superleague Franchise
Strategic development of officiating assessment & mentoring
Community communication
Ensuring netball in Yorkshire is inclusive to everyone
What The Role Involves
Regional Competitions and Umpiring Group Members are responsible for:
Supporting the planning and delivery of regional competitions
Preparing for and participating in the Competitions and Umpiring Group
Advising and guide County Competition Secretaries
Working with counties to promote and market regional competitions and events,
Keeping England Netball’s Learning and Development Team up to date on the need and appetite in Yorkshire for officiating courses including requesting new courses directly
Preparing for and participating in key meetings such as Regional Management Meetings and the AGM
Adhering to the Regional Management Board Code of Behaviour
Time Commitment
The term limit for this role is 4 years, after which the role holder will be eligible for re-election for one further term of 4 years. The maximum term limit is 8 years.
The role will require volunteering approximately 5 hours per month on average, with some months of the year in which competitions are held being busier, others quieter.
In order to be a volunteer on the Regional Management Board, you will need to be, or be willing to become a member of England Netball.
Sound understanding and knowledge of netball, and netball competition
Able to uphold the regions code of conduct and behave professionally at all times
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong leadership and people management skills
Good IT skills (Including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher)
Ability to be flexible and work with volunteers from diverse backgrounds to build and maintain effective networks
Take an interest in and respect the viewpoints of others
Access to email, WhatsApp and telephone
This role is mainly remote and can be done flexibly in your own time.
You’ll be joining a friendly, welcoming and professional team of volunteers who are committed to supporting one another
You’ll be able to volunteer flexibility around work and life commitments
You’ll receive a full induction and be paired with another volunteer mentor
You will receive guidance, support and resources to help fulfill your role from the Regional Management Board and England Netball
Full expenses will be reimbursed for any occasional travel costs etc
This year Board members were also invited as VIP Guests to a Leeds Rhinos Netball SuperLeague game and to our annual Volunteer Awards Dinner at Headingley Stadium
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The Regional Netball Association for Yorkshire.
