Game Day Manager

REPORTS TO

President and committee

POSITION TYPE

Volunteer

BUSIEST

Friday nights and Saturdays in season

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The Game Day Manager makes home games run well for players, officials and spectators. Working with the Vice President, you handle the logistics, the volunteers and the safety side of every home fixture. That covers Friday night juniors and Saturday afternoon senior grades.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Support the Vice President to plan and run home game days at every level.

  • Coordinate field set up and pack down, including post pads, technical zones, signage and amenities.

  • Keep game scheduling accurate with the Junior Coordinators and senior team managers.

  • Brief and support match officials, team managers and first aid personnel.

  • Manage the volunteer roster for ground marshals, scoreboard, canteen helpers and first aid.

  • Make sure competition rules and safety guidelines are followed.

  • Welcome visiting teams, referees and spectators.

  • Sort out problems on the day, escalating to the Vice President when needed.

  • Make sure incident and injury reports are completed, and that change rooms and toilets are clean and stocked.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Strong organisation and coordination

  • Leads volunteers positively and respectfully

  • Clear communicator

  • Calm and quick thinking under pressure

  • Practical and hands on

  • Committed to a safe, enjoyable day for all

TIME COMMITMENT

  • A responsible person on site Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons

  • Committee or operations meetings as required

  • Pre-season planning with the Vice President