Al teams need to have two touchline managers. The club will be running the course in July. It will last between 30 and 60 minutes.

Anyone interested please give your names to Lisa Ramsden or your teams coach to pass on.

You will need to do the DBS check on line CLICK HERE, before the course and you will also need a passport size photo for your id badge.

This is an important role that the mini(7-12), junior(13-15) and youth(16-18) leagues insist we have covered.

Role purpose:
The Touchline Manager is responsible for upholding the Code of Conduct at Club games and working with the Referee to ensure that the game runs smoothly and can be enjoyed by all.

Typical responsibilities:
1. Monitor the Touchline for signs of potential incidents
2. Observe and analyse any incident and where possible nip inappropriate behaviour in the bud before problems escalate
3. Explain the code of conduct to those who are not observing the code.
4. Be a point of contact for the Referee
5. Discreetly and swiftly isolate a problem and remind spectators of their responsibilities
6. Understand and promote to others the Code of Conduct
7. Know what appropriate action to take and the relevant reporting systems
8. Follow the club’s code of conduct at all times and ensure that other members do the same.
9. Act in accordance with the club’s core documents and policies at all times, with particular reference to the aims and objectives of the club as detailed in the Constitution.

Knowledge and experience:
• Attendance at relevant training courses on Touchline Manager
• Previous experience in an authority role preferred
• Understanding of Code of Conduct

Skills and behaviours:
• Ability to observe and analyse situations quickly and objectively
• Ability to stay calm
• Good communication skills