NIRSA Basketball Championships

Volunteer Descriptions & Experiences

Basketball Volunteer Opportunities

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Regional Basketball Directors Positions	Nov 15	Dec 15
Regional Basketball Volunteer Positions	Nov 15	Jan 15
Regional Basketball Officials Positions	Dec 1	Varies
National Basketball Directors Positions	Jul 15	Sep 15
National Basketball Volunteer Positions	Dec 1	Jan 15
National Basketball Officials Positions	Jan 1	Mar 1

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

Tournament Experience

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

Competition

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

Media Relations

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

Officials

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

Unified Sports

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

Regional Positions

Director Selection

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

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

Tournament Experience

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
- General 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
  - Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
  - Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
  - Other duties as assigned by tournament director
- Pre-Tournament Responsibilities
  - Time Commitment: 2-4 hours throughout the month
  - Attend tournament planning meetings
  - Host committee meetings
  - Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed or request by host institution/NIRSA
  - Organize a system or tailor the provided system to accurately and concisely track statistics for all participants including sportsmanship concerns
  - Communicate with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff as needed or requested
  - Create meeting agenda and content for the on site Tournament Experience Committee pre-tournament meeting
  - Manage, train, and schedule committee members
- During the Tournament Responsibilities
  - Time Commitment
    - Friday: 2-3 hours (Meetings & prep work)
    - Saturday: Outside of game hours 1-2 (Meetings, inputting statistics into spreadsheet,etc.)
    - Sunday: Outside of game hours 1-2 (Prep work & meetings)
  - Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
  - Serve as a liaison between players and tournament administration with strategic focus on the participant experience
  - Manage, train, and schedule committee members
  - Lead the selection process for All-Tournament participants
- Post Tournament Responsibilities
  - Time Commitment: 30 minutes -1 hour
  - Complete post-event reports & surveys by the established deadline

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

Competition

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

Media Relations

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

Officials

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
- General 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
  - Uphold the principles, purpose, and promise of the NIRSA Championship Series
  - Uphold NIRSA’s Code of Ethics
  - Other duties as assigned by tournament director
- Pre-Tournament
  - Time Commitment: 5-8 hours total: 2-3 for meetings, 2-3 for schedule planning, 1-2 for selection/communication/misc
  - Attend tournament planning meetings
    - Host committee meetings
    - Meeting with National Director of Officials
  - Review staff applications and make selection recommendations as needed or request by host institution/NIRSA
  - Recruit and select student officials
  - Organize logistics for training program of student officials including pre-tournament training and film analysis
  - Schedule meetings with the Officials Committee to plan pre-tournament training, etc.
  - Communicate with tournament officials once finalized
  - Host pre-tournament meeting for officials to prepare for the regional tournament
  - Communicate with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff as needed or requested
  - Organize a system that accurately and concisely tracks officials’ evaluations and rankings
  - Manage, train, and schedule committee members
  - Create officials game schedule for the start of the tournament
- During the Tournament
  - Time Commitment
    - Friday 6-9 hours (clinic, schedule, check-in, etc.)
    - Saturday – Outside of game hours 2-4 (meeting, schedules, etc.)
    - Sunday – Outside of game hours (1-2 hours)
  - Maintain availability during the entirety of the event
  - Serve as a liaison between officials and tournament administration with strategic focus on the participant experience
  - Oversee training program of student officials including pre-tournament training and film analysis
  - Schedule officials & clinicians throughout the tournament
  - Manage, train, and schedule committee members
  - Serve on the Protest/Appeals Committee.
  - Lead the selection process for All-Tournament officials
- Post Tournament
  - Time Commitment: 1-2 hours (reporting and sending evals)
  - Communicate as needed with the NIRSA Championship Series executive team and NIRSA headquarters staff, and National tournament directors
  - Complete post event reports & surveys by established deadline

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

Operations

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

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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 (red/yellow cards, technical fouls, unsportsmanlike penalties, etc.)
Assign a Chair to direct the All-Tournament committee.
Selecting staff for the All-Tournament Committee (in consultation with the All-Tournament Chair).
Overseeing the All-Tournament Committee and all operations.

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:

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.
Responsible for selecting and directing clinicians (Officials Committee) and evaluators to assist with the training and evaluation of student officials.
Select graduate assistants or outstanding undergraduates to serve on Officials Sub-Committee.
Select one committee member to serve as an Assistant Director. The Assistant Director capacity will be to assist in scheduling, evaluation summaries, and other duties that arise.

Qualification Standards for a NIRSA Championship Series Regional Tournament Director of Officials

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.
Responsible for selecting and directing clinicians (Officials Committee) and evaluators to assist with the training and evaluation of student officials.
Select graduate assistants or outstanding undergraduates to serve on Officials Sub-Committee.
Select one committee member to serve as an Assistant Director. The Assistant Director capacity will be to assist in scheduling, evaluation summaries, and other duties that arise.

All-Tournament Committee

The members of this committee will be responsible for selecting outstanding players for the tournament.
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.

Committee Qualification Standards for a NIRSA Championship Series Regional or National Tournament

Currently employed or pursuing a career as a professional in the recreation field
If Professional staff should be a current NIRSA member
Willingness to learn and develop professionally in the field
Exhibit an interest or experience in student development
Available for entire tournament, including pre-tournament staff meetings
Chair position should be someone who has played the sport or has been on previous All-Tournament committees

Chair Qualification Standards for a NIRSA Championship Series Regional Tournament All-Tournament Chair

In addition to the Committee Qualification Standards
Current NIRSA Member for three-years
Served on the All-Tournament Committee at least two other NIRSA Championship Series events

Media Relations

This committee produces and distributes written, photo, and video content via numerous digital platforms throughout the tournament.
Duties include watching and reporting on games at various tournament sites, recording video, taking photos, posting updates to social media, writing game summaries and event recaps, and publishing content on tournament media including web sites and social media platforms.
The committee chair reports to the Tournament Director (Regional Tournament) or the Director of Competition (National Tournament).
In addition to the General Committee Qualification Standards for a NIRSA Championship Series Regional, recommended skills of committee members include:
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: web site management, social media strategies, digital photography, and/or digital videography.
- Academic background in sports journalism, mass communication, and/or marketing.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Availability for the entire tournament, particularly championship games, and attend all other events as directed by the Director of Competition.

Committee Qualification Standards for a NIRSA Championship Series Regional or National Tournament

Currently employed or pursuing a career as a professional in the recreation field.
If Professional staff should be a current NIRSA member.
Willingness to learn and develop professionally in the field.
Exhibit an interest or experience in student development.
Available for entire tournament, including pre-tournament staff meetings.

Officials Committee

The members of this committee will be responsible for evaluation and education of the student officials.
Their duties will include on court and video evaluation along with a pre-tournament education clinic.
It is necessary that the members of this committee be present for the entire tournament, including the pre-tournament staff meeting

Committee Qualification Standards for a NIRSA Championship Series Regional or National Tournament

Currently employed or pursuing a career as a professional in the recreation field
If Professional staff should be a current NIRSA member
Willingness to learn and develop professionally in the field
Exhibit an interest or experience in student development
Available for entire tournament, including pre-tournament staff meetings

Officials Sub-committee

The members of this committee will primarily be composed of graduate assistants or outstanding undergraduate students.
Sub-committee members will be teamed with member of the officials committee, providing ample opportunities for further student development.
On court/field and video evaluation along with a pre-tournament education clinic.

Committee Qualification Standards for a NIRSA Championship Series Regional or National Tournament

Currently employed or pursuing a career as a professional in the recreation field
Willingness to learn and develop professionally in the field
Exhibit an interest or experience in student development
Available for entire tournament, including pre-tournament staff meetings

Operations Committee

This committee will assist in anything having to do with running a tournament.
Provide supervision of games played, responding to medical and/or behavioral issues as well as operational issues such as equipment checkout, scorecards, etc.
Respond to grounds and physical plant issues.
Duties might also include court/field set up, keeping score, entering scores, trophy presentation, court set-up and break down, first aid and many other possible duties.
The Operations committee may vary in size from tournament to tournament.

Committee Qualification Standards for a NIRSA Championship Series Regional or National Tournament

Currently employed or pursuing a career as a professional in the recreation field
If Professional staff should be a current NIRSA member
Willingness to learn and develop professionally in the field
Exhibit an interest or experience in student development
Available for entire tournament, including pre-tournament staff meetings