Hong Kong China Rugby (HCKR) are recruiting for the position of Referee Development Manager within the Match Officiating Department.

This role will report directly to the Head of Refereeing and will have responsibility for aspects of the Referee Development Pathway. It will also require close collaboration with various Departments within HKCR, the Hong Kong Rugby Referees Society, clubs and other stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic team and work in one of the most dynamic rugby environments in the world.

Specific Responsibilities

Promote refereeing within the community and recruit sufficient numbers of officials for the needs of our domestic competitions.

Deliver referee education to new and existing officials as well as the wider HKCR rugby community

Provide support through our Referee Development Program to new and existing referees who show potential to succeed at Performance level in the future

Assist the Head of Refereeing with appointments, gradings, refereeing standards and promotions

Work closely with clubs and other stakeholders to ensure Values of the Game relating to officiating are upheld throughout the community

Assist with running the officiating requirements of various tournaments, including the Hong Kong 7s and HKFC 10s

Your Profile

Bachelors Degree

Relevant experience within an officiating environment

World Rugby Officiating courses – L2/3 Referee, L1 CMO and Educator qualifications would be beneficial

Able to work independently, self-motivated, trustworthy, responsible, well-organised

Willingness to work flexible hours with some evenings and weekends

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and comfortable to work as part of a team

Ability to work with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures

Benefits

Offering growth potential

Company insurance policy

Opportunity to work in a collaborative and exciting environment, contributing to the growth and success of the organisation

Salary offered will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Please apply with full C.V. with detailed last salary, expected salary and available date of commencement if you were offered the position to Human Resources Department, Hong Kong China Rugby, Room 2001, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong or by email [email protected] on or before 7^th May 2024.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted directly.