Officiating Coordinator

OVERVIEW: The Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) is the nationally-recognized organization for the administration of the sport of lacrosse in the province of Ontario, with a membership base of over 20,000 players, coaches, officials and volunteers. The position will support the officiating programs of the organization under the guidance of the Executive Director.

CORE SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of OLA procedures, policies, and strategic direction
• Strong understanding of OLA leagues and club structures
• Strong oral and written communication skills, along with critical thinking abilities and high attention to detail
• Strong understanding of the importance of the sport’s brand image and official lines of professional, consistent and clear communication with members

TECHNICAL AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:

• Strong understanding of the officiating pathways and minimum officiating requirements within each sector
• Familiarity and experience with the NOCP’s educational program and the requirements to officiate lacrosse
• Commitment to encouraging lifelong learning opportunities for officials within the OLA and lacrosse
• High-level familiarity with the sport of lacrosse, including rules and game play, game situations, supervision and evaluation, ethical decision-making, Rowan’s Law, modified contact rules for entry level opportunities, and officiating certification
• Ability to coordinate Officiating Certification Clinics and Professional Development Opportunities on an ongoing basis
• Ability to coordinate and deliver introductory community opportunities in regions throughout the province as assigned, including community introduction and education-based introduction to officiating lacrosse
• Ability to coordinate and deliver specialty programming in connection with existing OLA programs
• Ability to manage budgeted expenditures within the portfolio

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work independently and take on initiatives under the framework of the OLA’s Strategic Plan
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as scheduled, with varying workloads during the contract period
• Other responsibility and ad hoc projects as assigned by the Executive Director