Term: The term runs for 1 year, with opportunity to extend to further years.
Payment: Voluntary role.
Commitment: approximately 1-2 hours per week. Flexible working, including evenings and weekends as required.
Appointment process: CV & Cover Letter to be sent to development@lacrossescotland.com
Start date: asap
Reporting to: Lacrosse Scotland Development Director
Overall summary
Lacrosse is a small, but very exciting, sport and Lacrosse Scotland is committed to developing our player base in Scotland across all ages and at all levels.
Lacrosse Scotland is recognised by sportscotland as the sports governing body. Lacrosse has Olympic recognition and part of our strategic plan is to retain and grow membership, build foundations for successful performance, promote our brand and our sport, whilst delivering lacrosse within a strong and safe strong governance framework.
To this end, Lacrosse Scotland is recruiting two League Secretaries to administer the men's and women's domestic leagues and provide support to clubs across Scotland. These individuals will act as the key liaisons between clubs, officials, and the Lacrosse Scotland Board to ensure that fixtures, results, league standings, and governance matters are effectively managed and communicated. The successful candidate will have experience designing and delivering competitive activity within an affiliated Lacrosse Scotland club.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with clubs to create and maintain the season fixture schedule and manage re-arrangements.
- Serve as the primary contact point for league-related inquiries and maintain clear and regular communication with teams, referees, and the Lacrosse Scotland Board.
- Collect and publish match results and update league tables in a timely manner.
- Ensure league activities comply with Lacrosse Scotland's competition rules and policies.
- Support clubs with clarification on rules and disciplinary procedures.
- Organise and attend league-related meetings, such as pre-season planning and end-of-season reviews.
- Support the integration of university clubs into the domestic lacrosse network.
- Collaborate with other Lacrosse Scotland officials to grow the sport and improve league operations.
- Contribute to the evolution of league formats or rules as needed.
- Act as an ambassador for Lacrosse Scotland, building strong relationships with local and national stakeholders.
Requirements
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Clear, professional communication (written and verbal).
- Ability to work collaboratively with volunteers, clubs, and officials.
- Excellent time management and organisational ability, with the ability to work under own initiative.
Desirable
- Experience in sports administration or team management.
- Experience of working with and coordinating volunteers.
- Understanding of sports governance frameworks.
- Management of running tournaments and/or events.