Technical Role Officer
British Powerlifting is the recognised National Governing Body (NGB) for powerlifting in the UK, with a rich history of athlete achievement at all levels, a diverse and engaged membership base which has seen impressive year on year growth, and a strong foundation for progress.
Are you interested in becoming the Chief Technical Officer for British Powerlifting? We are looking for a passionate, seasoned, IPF referee to fulfil this important position.
Role Overview
The Technical Officer is responsible for the management, development, and administration of referees across Great Britain. The role ensures that referees are appropriately trained, qualified, licensed, and supported to maintain high standards of officiating throughout the sport.
Key Responsibilities
▪ Manage and support the development pathway for referees across Great Britain.
▪ Oversee referee promotions from Divisional to National level.
▪ Plan and coordinate referee observations at National Championships to support promotion decisions.
▪ Provide guidance, advice, and support to referees as required.
Championship and Competition Administration
▪ Prepare and manage referee rotas for National Championships and other designated events.
▪ Ensure appropriate referee appointments are made to support competitions effectively.
Referee Education and Examinations
▪ Appoint experienced referees to deliver referee examinations and courses.
▪ Provide examination links and course contacts to those running referee courses.
▪ Record and update successful examination candidates on Sport80.
▪ Support the ongoing education and progression of referees.
Licensing and Records Management
▪ Maintain accurate referee records on Sport80.
▪ Update Sport80 following referee promotions and successful examination outcomes.
▪ Ensure referee licences remain current and compliant on Sport80.
▪ Approve requests for Category 1 and Category 2 referee examinations.
Qualifications and Experience
▪ Strong organisational and administrative skills.
▪ Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
▪ Experience working with referees, officials, or within sport administration.
▪ Ability to manage databases and online systems such as Sport80.
▪ Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
▪ Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Personal Attributes
▪ A pragmatic and thoughtful leader, able to understand complex strategic issues and resolve challenging problems.
▪ Clear independent thinker, able to exercise common sense and diplomacy.
▪ High standards of personal integrity and resilience.
▪ Excellent organisational skills, able to oversee and prioritise multiple workstreams.
If you are interested, please reach out to howard.qi@britishpowerlifting.org with your referee qualifications and a short summary on how you would be able to fulfil the duties highlighted. Any previous experience facilitating the highlighted remit is highly regarded.
