Wanted: Secretary for the Water Polo Official Committee
Do you want to play an essential role in Dutch water polo? This is your chance! Become the driving force behind Dutch water polo as Secretary of WPOC!
About the KNZB
When you think of the Netherlands, you immediately think of water. We have a unique swimming culture. The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation is a proud organization that has been committed to promoting swimming in the Netherlands for 130 years. Within the sports disciplines (para)swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming, diving and water basketball, we stimulate both broad and top-level sports.
About the Water Polo Official Committee
At the KNZB, swimming depends on the efforts of many volunteers, supported by the association office. For water polo, the Water Polo Official Committee (WPOC) is responsible for the policy regarding officials in the Netherlands. The WPOC works closely with various task groups and is active for 1,250 referees and many thousands of other officials. For the WPOC we are looking for an experienced secretary with excellent communication skills.
What will you do?
- Organizing and taking minutes of WPOC meetings
- Providing periodic progress communication to referees, task force members and office staff
- Answering questions, if necessary after consultation with the chairman
- Developing a (draft) annual plan
- Monitoring agreements and procedures
- Maintaining the central archiving system
- Activating, motivating and coordinating committees, task forces and project groups
What do you bring with you?
- Familiarity with the sport of water polo
- Affinity with the challenges of water polo officials
- Excellent written communication skills
- A change-oriented attitude and focus on improvement
- Willingness to spend 3-5 hours per week in this role during the season (September to May) spend
What do we offer?
- An important role within Dutch water polo
- The opportunity to expand your network within the sports world
- The opportunity to experience swimming events up close
- A suitable expense allowance
- A dynamic environment with many changes in prospect
Start date
September 2024
Enthusiastic?
Are you enthusiastic? Then apply immediately by sending your CV and motivation to sollicitaties@knzb.nl.
Would you like to know more about this volunteer vacancy or the organization? Please contact Anton Bervoets, chairman of the WPOC, via wpofficials@knzb.nl or 06-55945100.
