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BFUA Coaching Positions


Love footy and think umpiring could be for you? Now is a great time to have a chat. The BFUA is now seeking applications for all Coaching and Leadership Team positions next season.


No experience in umpiring is necessary. Full training and support will be provided to the successful applicant as they learn the umpiring craft.

The Ballarat Football Umpires Association are seeking both males and females with good communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse team. 

All roles are paid and this a great opportunity to utilise people skills and build your resume in a new football environment.

Attached to this email are the Position Descriptions for our four head coach roles:

  • Senior Field Umpire Coach
  • Boundary Umpire Coach
  • Goal Umpire Coach
  • Development Field Umpire Coach

We are also seeking applications for the following supporting roles:

  • Fitness Coach
  • Boundary Umpire Assistant Coach
  • Boundary Umpire Observer
  • Goal Umpire Assistant Coach
  • Goal Umpire Observer
  • Development Field Umpire Mentor
  • Sports Trainer - Ballarat
  • Castlemaine/Bacchus Marsh Hub Coaches

Even if you've never considered coaching before, we encourage you to throw your hat in the ring and try your hand at one of these leadership positions. The BFUA Board is keen to hear from anyone internally or externally, including all levels of experience in umpiring or indeed other sporting environments. 

For a discussion about the roles and responsibilities of any given position, feel free to contact Billy Mitchell on 0400 477 251 or Deb Sleep on 0438 688 959.