NIRSA Championship Series

NIRSA Flag Football Championships

Volunteer Descriptions & Experiences

Flag Football Volunteer Opportunities

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Regional Flag Football Director Positions Aug 1 Sep 1
Regional Flag Football Volunteer Positions Aug 1 Sep 15
Regional Flag Football Officials Positions Sep 1 Varies
National Flag Football Directors Positions Feb 15 Apr 15
National Flag Football Officials Positions Sep 1 Nov 15
National Flag Football Volunteer Positions Aug 1 Sept 15

National Positions

Director/Assistant Director Selection Process

Applications will be posted on the NIRSA Championship Series volunteer website. The selection committee will review application materials and interview applicants as needed. At minimum, the selection committee will include:

  • Director of National Sport Programs or Designee
  • NIRSA Championship Series Vice Chair or Designee
  • NIRSA Championship Sport Work Team Chair
  • National Tournament Host Designee
  • Current Director for Associated Committee
  • Social Justice Task Force Member (if available)

All selections will be approved by the NIRSA Championship Series Executive Team.  Applicants will be notified of their initial application status within two (2) weeks of the application close date.

Committee Member Selection Process

Applications will be posted on the NIRSA Championship Series volunteer website. The selection committee will review application materials. At minimum, the selection committee will include:

  • Director/Assistant Director responsible for associated committee
  • Social Justice Task Force Member (if available)

All selections will be approved by the NIRSA Championship Series Executive Team.  Applicants will be notified of their initial application status within two (2) weeks of the application close date.

Position Descriptions

  • Director/Assistant Director Required Experiences
    • Prior experience volunteering at a NIRSA state, regional, or national tournament
    • Completed undergraduate degree
    • Commitment to two (2) year term, the first of which you will serve as an assistant director
  • Director/Assistant Director Preferred Experiences
    • Experience leading a diverse group of professionals and facilitating effective meetings
    • Prior experience as a tournament or committee director at a NIRSA state or regional tournament
  • Director Responsibilities
    • Through regular communication, lead a group of NIRSA members to provide premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend monthly tournament planning meetings
    • Communicate regularly with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff
    • Complete post event reports by established deadline
    • Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Serve as a liaison between players and tournament administration with strategic focus on the participant experience
    • Organize a system that accurately and concisely tracks statistics for all participantsincluding sportsmanship concerns
    • Lead the selection process for All-Tournament participants
    • Manage, train, and schedule committee members
    • Other duties as assigned by tournament director
  • Assistant Director Responsibilities
    • Through regular communication, lead a group of NIRSA members to provide premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend monthly tournament planning meetings
    • Communicate regularly with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff
    • Complete post event reports by established deadline
    • Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Serve as a liaison between players and tournament administration with strategic focus on the participant experience
    • Support the tracking of player statistics including sportsmanship concerns
    • Assist in leading the selection process for All-Tournament participants
    • Assist in managing, training, and scheduling committee members
    • Other duties as assigned by the Director of All-Tournament or tournament director
  • Committee Member Preferred Experiences
    • Prior experience volunteering at a NIRSA state, regional, or national tournament
    • Completed undergraduate degree
  • Committee Member Responsibilities
    • Assist in providing premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend tournament planning meetings and on-site meetings as required
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Serve as a liaison between players and tournament administration with strategic focus on the participant experience
    • Track of player statistics including sportsmanship concerns
    • Provide information that allows for the selection of All-Tournament participants
    • Assist in the presentation of all-tournament awards
    • Other duties as assigned by the Director of All-Tournament or tournament director
  • Director/Assistant Director Required Experiences
    • Prior experience volunteering at a NIRSA state, regional, or national tournament
    • Completed undergraduate degree
    • Commitment to two (2) year term, the first of which you will serve as an assistant director
  • Director/Assistant Director Preferred Experiences
    • Experience leading a diverse group of professionals and facilitating effective meetings
    • Prior experience as a tournament or committee director at a NIRSA state or regional tournament
  • Director Responsibilities
    • Through regular communication, lead a group of NIRSA members to provide premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend monthly tournament planning meetings
    • Communicate regularly with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff
    • Complete post event reports by established deadline
    • Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Establish rules of play (consult with Tournament Director, Director of Officials, and Director of Unified)
    • Provide oversight and assistance in creation of game sheets/scorecards
    • Provide oversight and assistance in recording and posting results of competition
    • Organize a system that accurately and concisely tracks disciplinary issues
    • Schedule game play for all teams with input from regional stakeholders to avoid regular season and regional conflict
    • Input, track, and post scores from all games played throughout tournament
    • Facilitate tournament draw for playoff teams
    • Serve on Protest/Appeals Committee
    • Manage, train, and schedule committee members
    • Other duties as assigned by tournament director
  • Assistant Director Responsibilities
    • Through regular communication, lead a group of NIRSA members to provide premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend monthly tournament planning meetings
    • Communicate regularly with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff
    • Complete post event reports by established deadline
    • Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Assist with establishing rules of play (consult with Tournament Director and Director of Officials).
    • Assist in creating and posting schedules of play.
    • Assist with oversight and in creation of game sheets/scorecards.
    • Assist with oversight and recording and posting results of competition.
    • Assist with tracking disciplinary issues.
    • Assist in managing, training, and scheduling committee members
    • Serve on Protest/Appeals Committee
    • Other duties as assigned by Director of Competition or tournament director
  • Committee Member Preferred Experiences
    • Prior experience volunteering at a NIRSA state, regional, or national tournament
    • Completed undergraduate degree
  • Committee Member Responsibilities
    • Assist in providing premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend tournament planning meetings and on-site meetings as required
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Assist with oversight and assistance in creation of game sheets/scorecards.
    • Assist in creation of game sheets/scorecards.
    • Input, track, and post scores from all games played throughout tournament
    • Track disciplinary issues and report to Director of Competition  
    • Other duties as assigned by Director of Competition or tournament director
  • Director/Assistant Director Required Experiences
    • Prior experience volunteering at a NIRSA state, regional, or national tournament
    • Completed undergraduate degree
    • Commitment to two (2) year term, the first of which you will serve as an assistant director
  • Director/Assistant Director Preferred Experiences
    • Experience leading a diverse group of professionals and facilitating effective meetings
    • Prior experience as a tournament or committee director at a NIRSA state or regional tournament
    • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: social media content creation, digital photography/videography, web site management, and/or sports journalism.
  • Director Responsibilitie
    • Through regular communication, lead a group of NIRSA members to provide premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend monthly tournament planning meetings
    • Communicate regularly with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff
    • Complete post event reports by established deadline
    • Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Organize a system that produces and shares written, photo, and video content throughout the event
    • Maintain event social media and websiteleading up to and throughout the event
    • Provide equitable media coverage for all divisions
    • Schedule game announcers as directed by tournament director
    • Prepare championship game scripts for presentation prior to all championship games
    • Ensure NIRSA Brand Guidelines are adhered to through event
    • Consult with Brand Management workteam prior to and throughout event as needed
    • Manage, train, and schedule committee members
  • Assistant Director Responsibilities
    • Through regular communication, lead a group of NIRSA members to provide premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend monthly tournament planning meetings
    • Communicate regularly with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff
    • Complete post event reports by established deadline
    • Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Assist in producing and shares written, photo, and video content throughout the event
    • Assist in maintaining event social media and websiteleading up to and throughout the event
    • Provide equitable media coverage for all divisions
    • Assisting in ensuring NIRSA Brand Guidelines are adhered to through event
    • Assist in managing, training, and scheduling committee members
    • Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Media Relations or tournament director
  • Committee Member Preferred Experiences
    • Prior experience volunteering at a NIRSA state, regional, or national tournament
    • Completed undergraduate degree
  • Committee Member Responsibilities
    • Assist in providing premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend tournament planning meetings and on-site meetings as required
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Assist in production of written, photo, and video content and share via multiple platforms throughout the event
    • Assist in maintenance of event social media and website
    • Provide equitable media coverage for all divisions
    • Adhere to NIRSA Brand Guidelines
    • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Media Relations or tournament director
  • Director/Assistant Director Required Experiences
    • Prior experience volunteering at a NIRSA state, regional, or national tournament
    • Completed undergraduate degree
    • Commitment to three (3) year term, the first of which you will serve as an assistant director
      • Soccer Director of Student Officials: Commitment to two (2) year term, the first of which you will serve as an assistant director
  • Director/Assistant Director Preferred Experiences
    • Experience leading a diverse group of professionals and facilitating effective meetings
    • Prior experience as a tournament or committee director at a NIRSA state or regional tournament
    • Current, active sport official in associated sport
  • Director Responsibilities
    • Through regular communication, lead a group of NIRSA members to provide premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend monthly tournament planning meetings
    • Communicate regularly with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff
    • Complete post event reports by established deadline
    • Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Serve as a liaison between officials and tournament administration with strategic focus on the participant experience
    • Recruit and select student officials
    • Develop strategic partnerships with officiating camps, organizations, and conferences (high school, college, professional).
    • Oversee training program of student officials including pre-tournament training and film analysis
    • Organize a system that accurately and concisely tracks officials’ evaluations and rankings
    • Coordinate guest speakers or other invited guests
    • Lead the selection process for All-Tournament officials
    • Manage, train, and schedule committee members
  • Assistant Director Responsibilities
    • Through regular communication, lead a group of NIRSA members to provide premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend monthly tournament planning meetings
    • Communicate regularly with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff
    • Complete post event reports by established deadline
    • Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Serve as a liaison between officials and tournament administration with strategic focus on the participant experience
    • Assist in recruiting and selecting student officials
    • Assist in administering training program of student officials including pre-tournament training and film analysis
    • Assist in tracking officials’ evaluations and rankings
    • Assist the selection process for All-Tournament officials
    • Assist in managing, training, and scheduling committee members
  • Director/Assistant Director Required Experiences
    • Prior experience volunteering at a NIRSA state, regional, or national tournament
    • Completed undergraduate degree
    • Commitment to two (2) year term, the first of which you will serve as an assistant director
  • Director/Assistant Director Preferred Experiences
    • Experience leading a diverse group of professionals and facilitating effective meetings
    • Prior experience as a tournament or committee director at a NIRSA state or regional tournament
    • Currently hosting Unified Sports on home campus
  • Director Responsibilities
    • Through regular communication, lead a group of NIRSA members to provide premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend monthly tournament planning meetings
    • Communicate regularly with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff
    • Complete post event reports by established deadline
    • Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Serve as the as the primary NIRSA contact for Special Olympics staff regarding player eligibility, team selection, and registration
    • Review and update Unified Division rules to be a fair and consistent blend of NIRSA and Special Olympics rules in conjunction with the Director of Officials and Director of Competition
    • Schedule on-site meetings and registration for Unified Sports teams
    • Assist the Director of Officials with training for all officials regarding Unified Sports rules and best practices
    • Work with Director of Competition to create game schedule for tournament
    • Assist Special Olympics staff in organizing the Unified Social
    • Along with the Director of Competition and Tournament Director, settle tournament disputes, protests, and questions regarding the Unified Division
  • Assistant Director Responsibilities
    • Through regular communication, lead a group of NIRSA members to provide premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend monthly tournament planning meetings
    • Communicate regularly with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff
    • Complete post event reports by established deadline
    • Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Assist the Director of Unified Sports player eligibility, team selection, and registration
    • Assisting in review and updating Unified Division rules to be a fair and consistent blend of NIRSA and Special Olympics rules
    • In accordance with the Director of Student Officials, implement training materials for officials in relation to the Unified Division
    • Schedule on-site meetings and registration for Unified Sports teams
    • Oversee the responsibilities of the All-Tournament Committee during Unified Division games. Serve as All-Tournament Chair, as necessary.
    • Monitor and assist with any tournament disputes, protests or questions regarding the Unified Division
    • Other duties as assigned by Director of Unified or tournament director

The Rules and Officials’ Manual Editors of the NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book & Officials’ Manual are responsible for receiving rule book feedback from players, coaches, officials, and clinicians. Each year, both Editors will serve on staff at the NIRSA National Flag Football Tournament. Responsibilities include:

  • Through regular communication, engage with a group of NIRSA members to deliver premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
  • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
  • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
  • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
  • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
  • Create and implement a challenging and innovative session during the officials’ clinic content pertaining to the NIRSA Flag & Touch Flag Football Manual update and changes.
  • Communicate with the Unified Work Team Chair and SONA Flag Football Sport Resources Team to maintain accurate Unified Flag Football Rules
  • Assist with on all rules protests with Director of Officials.
  • Serve in evaluator role if selected by selection committee.
  • Other duties as assigned by Director of Officials or Tournament Director.

Regional Positions

Director Selection Process

Applications will be posted on the NIRSA Championship Series volunteer website. The selection committee will review application materials. The staff selection will be made by the tournament host.

Applicants will be notified of their application status within two (2) weeks of the application close date.

Applications will be posted on the NIRSA Championship Series volunteer website. The selection committee will review application materials. The staff selection will be made by the tournament host.

Applicants will be notified of their application status within two (2) weeks of the application close date.

Committee Member Selection Process

Applications will be posted on the NIRSA Championship Series volunteer website. The selection committee will review application materials. The staff selection will be made by the tournament host. It is highly encouraged that Directors and actively involved in committee member selection.

Applicants will be notified of their application status within two (2) weeks of the application close date.

Applications will be posted on the NIRSA Championship Series volunteer website. The selection committee will review application materials. The staff selection will be made by the tournament host. It is highly encouraged that Directors and actively involved in committee member selection.

Applicants will be notified of their application status within two (2) weeks of the application close date.

Position Descriptions

  • Director Required Experiences
    • Prior experience volunteering at a NIRSA state, regional, or national tournament
    • Completed undergraduate degree
  • Director Preferred Experiences
    • Experience leading a diverse group of professionals and facilitating effective meetings
  • Director Responsibilities
    • Through regular communication, lead a group of NIRSA members to provide premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend monthly tournament planning meetings
    • Communicate regularly with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff
    • Complete post event reports by established deadline
    • Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Serve as a liaison between players and tournament administration with strategic focus on the participant experience
    • Organize a system that accurately and concisely tracks statistics for all participants including sportsmanship concerns
    • Lead the selection process for All-Tournament participants
    • Manage, train, and schedule committee members
    • Other duties as assigned by tournament director
  • Committee Member Preferred Experiences
    • Completed undergraduate degree
  • Committee Member Responsibilities
    • Assist in providing premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend tournament planning meetings and on-site meetings as required
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Serve as a liaison between players and tournament administration with strategic focus on the participant experience
    • Track of player statistics including sportsmanship concerns
    • Provide information that allows for the selection of All-Tournament participants
    • Other duties as assigned by the Director of All-Tournament or tournament director
  • Director Required Experiences
    • Prior experience volunteering at a NIRSA state, regional, or national tournament
    • Completed undergraduate degree
  • Director Preferred Experiences
    • Experience leading a diverse group of professionals and facilitating effective meetings
  • Director Responsibilities
    • Through regular communication, lead a group of NIRSA members to provide premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend monthly tournament planning meetings
    • Communicate regularly with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff
    • Complete post event reports by established deadline
    • Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Establish rules of play (consult with Tournament Director and Director of Officials).
    • Provide oversight and assistance in creation of game sheets/scorecards
    • Provide oversight and assistance in recording and posting results of competition
    • Organize a system that accurately and concisely tracks disciplinary issues
    • Schedule game play for all teams with input from regional stakeholders to avoid regular season and regional conflict
    • Input, track, and post scores from all games played throughout tournament
    • Facilitate tournament draw for playoff teams
    • Serve as the as the primary NIRSA contact for Special Olympics staff regarding player eligibility, team selection, and registration
    • Review and update Unified Division rules to be a fair and consistent blend of NIRSA and Special Olympics rules in conjunction with the Director of Officials (Then add this to the Director of Officials as well)
    • Serve on Protest/Appeals Committee
    • Manage, train, and schedule committee members
    • Other duties as assigned by tournament director
  • Committee Member Preferred Experiences
    • Completed undergraduate degree
  • Committee Member Responsibilities
    • Assist in providing premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend tournament planning meetings and on-site meetings as required
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Assist with oversight and assistance in creation of game sheets/scorecards.
    • Assist in creation of game sheets/scorecards.
    • Input, track, and post scores from all games played throughout tournament
    • Track disciplinary issues and report to Director of Competition 
    • Other duties as assigned by Director of Competition or tournament director
  • Director Required Experiences
    • Prior experience volunteering at a NIRSA state, regional, or national tournament
    • Completed undergraduate degree
  • Director Preferred Experiences
    • Experience leading a diverse group of professionals and facilitating effective meetings
    • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: social media content creation, digital photography/videography, web site management, and/or sports journalism.
  • Director Responsibilities
    • Through regular communication, lead a group of NIRSA members to provide premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend monthly tournament planning meetings
    • Communicate regularly with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff
    • Complete post event reports by established deadline
    • Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Organize a system that produces and shares written, photo, and video content throughout the event
    • Maintain event social media and websiteleading up to and throughout the event
    • Provide equitable media coverage for all divisions
    • Schedule game announcers as directed by tournament director
    • Prepare championship game scripts for presentation prior to all championship games
    • Ensure NIRSA Brand Guidelines are adhered to through event
    • Consult with Brand Management workteam prior to and throughout event as needed
    • Manage, train, and schedule committee members
    • Other duties as assigned by tournament director
  • Committee Member Preferred Experiences
    • Completed undergraduate degree
  • Committee Member Responsibilities
    • Assist in providing premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend tournament planning meetings and on-site meetings as required
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Assist in production of written, photo, and video content and share via multiple platforms throughout the event
    • Assist in maintenance of event social media and website
    • Provide equitable media coverage for all divisions
    • Adhere to NIRSA Brand Guidelines
    • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Media Relations or tournament director
  • Director Required Experiences
    • Prior experience volunteering at a NIRSA state, regional, or national tournament
    • Completed undergraduate degree
  • Director Preferred Experiences
    • Experience leading a diverse group of professionals and facilitating effective meetings
    • Current, active sport official in associated sport
  • Director Responsibilities
    • Through regular communication, lead a group of NIRSA members to provide premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend monthly tournament planning meetings
    • Communicate regularly with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff
    • Complete post event reports by established deadline
    • Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Serve as a liaison between officials and tournament administration with strategic focus on the participant experience
    • Recruit and select student officials
    • Develop strategic partnerships with officiating camps, organizations, and conferences (high school, college, professional).
    • Oversee training program of student officials including pre-tournament training and film analysis
    • Organize a system that accurately and concisely tracks officials’ evaluations and rankings
    • Coordinate guest speakers or other invited guests
    • Schedule officials throughout the tournament
    • Lead the selection process for All-Tournament officials
    • Manage, train, and schedule committee members
    • Serve on Protest/Appeals Committee.
    • Other duties as assigned by tournament director
  • Committee/Sub-Committee Member Preferred Experiences
    • Completed undergraduate degree
    • Current, active sport official in associated sport
  • Committee Member Responsibilities
    • Assist in providing premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend tournament planning meetings and on-site meetings as required
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Serve as a liaison between officials and tournament administration with strategic focus on the participant experience
    • Facilitation of officials training including pre-tournament training
    • Provide on site evaluation including video analysis
    • Provide information that allows for the selection of All-Tournament officials
    • Other duties as assigned by Director of Officials or tournament director
  • Director Required Experiences
    • Prior experience volunteering at a NIRSA state, regional, or national tournament
    • Completed undergraduate degree
  • Director Preferred Experiences
    • Experience leading a diverse group of professionals and facilitating effective meetings
    • Demonstrated experience in facility operations or special events
  • Director Responsibilities
    • Through regular communication, lead a group of NIRSA members to provide premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA professional membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend monthly tournament planning meetings
    • Communicate regularly with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff
    • Complete post event reports by established deadline
    • Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Contact local vendors to schedule, plan, and provide all event equipment, supplies, and logistical needs for the tournament.
    • Contact local vendors to schedule, plan, and provide all meals provided for NIRSA staff and officials.
    • Work with host site to secure emergency action plan for facility and educate all event staff to standard operating procedures.
    • Complete daily inspection of all fields for playability and safety. Work with host site to improve any line marking, safety or equipment concerns.
    • Track and maintain the operating budget.
    • Set up site prior to the tournament to meet NIRSA brand standards and expectations.
    • Work with operations staff to set-up and teardown fields and hospitality each day of the tournament.
    • Act as the liaison between NIRSA and host site staff for all logistics and tournament needs to ensure host site policies are enforced.
    • Manage, train, and schedule committee members
    • Other duties as assigned tournament director
  • Committee Member Preferred Experiences
    • Completed undergraduate degree
  • Committee Member Responsibilities
    • Assist in providing premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment
    • Serve as a positive brand ambassador for the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Maintain a current NIRSA membership for the duration of the position term
    • Attend tournament planning meetings and on-site meetings as required
    • Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
    • Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
    • Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
    • Complete daily inspection of all fields for playability and safety. Work with host site to improve any line marking, safety or equipment concerns.
    • Assist in oversight of the operating budget.
    • Assist in site set up prior to the tournament to meet NIRSA brand standards and expectations.
    • Work with operations staff to set-up and teardown fields and hospitality each day of the tournament.
    • Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Operations or tournament director

Need more information?

Questions about the NIRSA Championship Series can be directed to the NIRSA Director of National Sport Programs, Nicole Jackson.

Director of Competition

The Director of Competition is responsible for ensuring that the event is executed in a manner consistent with NIRSA Championship Series Standards of Competition. Responsibilities include (in consultation with the Tournament Director):

  • Establishing rules of play (consult with Tournament Director and Director of Officials).
  • Creating and posting schedules of play.
  • Creating and printing game sheets/scorecards.
  • Recording and posting results of competition.
  • Recording statistics (where applicable) including sportsmanship issues (unsportsmanlike penalties, ejections, etc.).

Assistant Director of Competition

The Assistant Director of Competition is a two-year commitment to the NIRSA National Flag Football Championships. The Assistant Director position is a developmental role in preparation of serving as Director of Competition in the second year. This position is responsible for ensuring the event is executed in a manner consistent with NIRSA Championship Series Standards of Competition. Responsibilities include (in consultation with the Director of Competition):

  • Create and post schedules of play.
  • Print and distribute game sheets/scorecards to All-Tournament Committee.
  • Record and post results of competition.
  • Contact teams and committees if schedule is adjusted.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Competition.
  • Members cannot serve as Assistant Director of Competition twice in a five year span.

Preferred qualifications for Assistant Director of Competition:

  • In addition to the Committee Qualification Standards:
  • Served as Tournament Director or Chair of Operations Committee at previous NIRSA Championship Series event.
  • Current NIRSA Professional Member for five years.

Selection Committee

  • Incoming Director of Competition
  • NIRSA Championship Series Flag Football Work Team Chair
  • NIRSA Championship Series Vice Chair or Designee
  • National Tournament Host Designee
  • NIRSA National Sports Director or Designee

Director of the All-Tournament Committee

The Director of the All-Tournament Committee is responsible for oversight of tracking statistics and the All-Tournament Committee. Responsibilities include (in consultation with the Tournament Director):

  • Serve as liaison between players and tournament.
  • Record, track, and post statistics throughout the tournament.
  • Assist in selection of All-Tournament Teams.
  • Assign and oversee All-Tournament Committee members.
  • Track and monitor sportsmanship issues (unsportsmanlike penalties, ejections, etc.)

Assistant Director of the All-Tournament Committee

The Assistant Director of the All-Tournament Committee is a two-year commitment to the NIRSA National Flag Football Championships. The Assistant Director position is a developmental role in preparation of serving as Director of the All-Tournament Committee in the second year. This position is responsible for selecting all-tournament participants, recording statistic, and overseeing sportsmanship. Responsibilities include (in consultation with the Director of the All-Tournament Committee):

  • Record, track, and post statistics throughout the tournament.
  • Assist in selection of All-Tournament Teams.
  • Track and monitor sportsmanship issues (unsportsmanlike penalties, ejections, etc.)
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of the All-Tournament Committee.
  • Members cannot serve as Assistant Director of the All-Tournament Committee twice in a five year span.

Preferred qualifications for Assistant Director of the All-Tournament Committee:

  • In addition to the Committee Qualification Standards:
  • Served as Chair of All-Tournament Committee at two previous NIRSA Championship Series events.
  • Served on the National All-Tournament Committee for at least two years
  • Current NIRSA Professional Member for five years.

Selection Committee

  • Incoming Director of the All-Tournament Committee
  • NIRSA Championship Series Flag Football Work Team Chair
  • NIRSA Championship Series Vice Chair or Designee
  • National Tournament Host Designee
  • NIRSA National Sports Director or Designee

All-Tournament Committee

  • The members of this committee will be responsible for selecting outstanding players for the tournament.
  • For the selection process, additional consideration will be given to members that have served on an All-Tournament committee or in an All-Tournament committee leadership role at one or more NIRSA regional flag football tournaments.
  • Their duties might include keeping stats, monitoring games, and an evaluation of sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills are critical for this position.
  • There should be one All-Tournament Committee member per field at all times.
  • It is necessary that the members of this committee be present for the entire tournament, including the pre-tournament staff meeting.
  • Committee should see at least 25% turnover every year to ensure opportunity for new members.

Director of Officials

  • The Director of Officials is responsible for recruiting student officials to work the tournament (or at least be involved in the officials’ selection process), for providing training for these officials, and for providing evaluation and positive feedback consistent with the highest standards of the officiating avocation and of NIRSA Championship Series principles of professional development. The Director of Officials is also responsible for selecting and directing clinicians and evaluators to assist with the training and evaluation of student officials. Responsibilities include (in consultation with the Tournament Director):
    • Recruit student officials to work the tournament (or at least be involved in the officials’ selection process).
    • Provide training for these officials and providing evaluation and positive feedback consistent with the highest standards of the officiating avocation and of NIRSA Championship Series principles of professional development.
    • Select the All-American Officials.
    • Responsible for selecting Officials Committee and evaluators to assist with the training and evaluation of student officials.
    • Assist in the application and selection process for the Assistant Director of Officials.
    • Serve on Protest and Appeals Committee with Rule Book Editors.

Assistant Director of Officials

  • The Assistant Director of Officials is a three-year commitment to the NIRSA National Flag Football Championships. The Assistant Director position is a developmental role in preparation of serving as Co-Director of Officials in the second year and Director of Officials in the third year. Responsibilities include (in consultation with the Director of Officials):
    • Recruit student officials to work the tournament.
    • Provide training, evaluation and positive feedback for officials consistent with the highest standards of the officiating avocation and of NIRSA Championship Series principles of professional development.
    • Schedule officials throughout the tournament.
    • Assist in selection of All-American officials.
    • Work with the Editors of the Rule Book to create and present officials clinic.
    • Develop strategic partnerships with officiating camps, organizations, and conferences (high school, college, professional).
    • Assist in the coordination of travel for selected officials.
    • Other duties as assigned by Director of Officials.

    Preferred qualifications for Assistant Director of Officials:

    • In addition to the Committee Qualification Standards:
    • Served as Director of Officials for two NIRSA Championship Series events (Flag Football).
    • Served on the National Officials Committee for at least two years.
    • Members cannot serve as Assistant Director of Officials twice in a five-year span.
    • Current NIRSA Professional Member for five years.

Selection Committee

  • Director of Officials
  • NIRSA Championship Series Flag Football Work Team Chair
  • NIRSA Championship Series Vice Chair or Designee
  • National Tournament Host Designee
  • NIRSA National Sports Director or Designee

Officials Committee

  • The members of this committee will be responsible for evaluation and education of the student officials.
  • For the selection process, additional consideration will be given to members that have served on an officials committee or in an officials’ committee leadership role at one or more NIRSA regional flag football tournaments.
  • Their duties will include on field and video evaluation along with a pre-tournament education clinic.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills are critical for this position.
  • It is necessary that the members of this committee be present for the entire tournament, including the pre-tournament staff meeting.
  • There should be one Officials Committee member per field at all times.
  • The committee shall reserve a minimum of two to four positions for the inclusion of new professionals (defined as less than two years in a professional position), graduate assistants, and undergraduate students, that meet the above criteria, with the goal of professional growth.  These individuals will have opportunities to develop through the following:
    • Video recording, voiceover, and evaluation
    • Assisting with halftime and end-game on-field evaluations
    • Compiling and data analysis of committee evaluations
    • Assisting with pre-tournament education clinic training and presentations
    • Other items as needed as assigned by the Directors of Officials
  • Committee should see at least 25% turnover every year to ensure opportunity for new clinicians.

Media Relations

  • Members of this committee produce written, photo, and video content that is published on various NIRSA digital platforms before, during, and after the tournament.
  • Specific duties include:
    • Live reporting on games through social media posts and video streaming
    • Capturing the tournament experience of players and staff in both game action and other tournament events via written, photo, and video content
    • Producing written and photographic recaps during and following the tournament
    • Providing organizational assistance to championship day operations including arena/stadium announcing and streaming video production
  • In addition to the General Committee Qualification Standards for a NIRSA Championship Series event, recommended skills of committee members include:
    • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: sports journalism, social media production, sports marketing, digital photography and/or digital videography.
    • Familiarity with various social media platforms
    • Availability at the tournament through the conclusion of the last scheduled championship game.

Director of Media Relations

  • The Director of Media Relations is responsible for ensuring that written, photo, and video content highlighting the tournament experience of players and staff members is properly captured and shared via various media platforms in a timely manner.  Responsibilities include (in consultation with the Tournament Director):
    • Directing the work of the committee members to include pre-tournament preparations and staff scheduling during the tournament
    • Reviewing content produced by the committee to ensure it best represents a broad spectrum of participants and experiences at the championship event
    • Leading game operations / logistics surrounding the championship games in coordination with numerous other tournament staff
    • Coordinating with other committees to fill vital media and championship day roles that are unable to be filled by the media relations committee

Assistant Director of Media Relations

  • The Assistant Director of Media Relations is a two-year commitment to the NIRSA Championship Series. The Assistant Director position is a developmental role in preparation of serving as Director of Media Relations in the second year. This position is responsible for ensuring that written, photo, and video content highlighting the tournament experience of players and staff members is properly captured and shared via various media platforms in a timely manner.  Responsibilities include (in consultation with the Director of Media Relations):
    • Reviewing content produced by the committee to ensure it best represents a broad spectrum of participants and experiences at the championship event
    • Assisting with game operations / logistics surrounding the championship games in coordination with numerous other tournament staff
    • Producing post-tournament content including written and photographical summaries of the event for other NIRSA media needs
  • Preferred qualifications for Assistant Director of Competition, in addition to the Media Relations Committee Qualification Standards
    • Served as a Director of Media Relations at a NIRSA Championship Series regional event or as a Media Relations Committee member at a NIRSA Championship Series national event.
    • Current NIRSA Professional Member for two years.

Selection Committee

  • Director of Officials
  • NIRSA Championship Series Flag Football Work Team Chair
  • NIRSA Championship Series Vice Chair or Designee
  • National Tournament Host Designee
  • NIRSA National Sports Director or Designee

Rules Book Editors

The Rules and Officials’ Manual Editors of the NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book & Officials’ Manual are responsible for providing content for the officials’ clinic, ruling on rules protests, and receiving rule book feedback from players, coaches, officials, and clinicians. Each year, both Editors will serve on the Officials Committee staff at the National Tournament. Responsibilities include:

  • Create and implement a challenging and innovative officials’ clinic content. Officials’ preparation for the tournament should include pre-tournament materials, as well as classroom and on-field training.
  • Work with the Director of Officials to assign clinicians to assist with clinic.
  • Assist with on all rules protests with Director of Officials.
  • Develop structured trainings to be used throughout the tournament. (Used in the morning, during scheduled breaks, and at the end of the day at the discretion of the Director of Officials)
  • Serve in evaluator role if needed.
  • Other duties as assigned by Director of Officials or Tournament Director.