Description:

Scottish Golf is seeking a volunteer Chair for the Boys’ and Girls’ Selection Committees. This individual will be responsible for chairing a range of meetings to determine the selection of international teams. This position will not have a vote within the committee to select teams.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CHAIR OF SELECTORS

- Responsible to the Head of Performance & Pathway for the management of selection procedures
- Lead the selection committee for the National Boys’ and Girls’ Programmes enabling each to fulfil its purpose
- Ensure that selection policies are followed regarding selection of teams
- Liaise, as required, with Scottish Golf’s designated Performance Programme Manager who supports the management of one, or both, squads
- Knowledgeable of the detail associated with the Scottish Golf Order of Merit references for selection purposes, ensuring the respective selection panel is fully versed
- Plan, prepare and Chair the selection committee meetings as appropriate
- Following appropriate selection discussions communicate final decisions with the designated Scottish Golf Performance Programme Manager
- Manage all selection panel conflict of interests – always ensuring integrity of purpose
- Build appropriate intelligence on players that are trending towards National selection, working with Scottish Golf’s Performance Programme Manager

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

- Relevant knowledge of U18 and U16 Scottish and International golf as appropriate
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Experience working with volunteers
- Outstanding communicator with interpersonal skills
- Reliable, trustworthy and a good listener
- Ability to understand & appreciation for the need for confidentiality
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Flexibility
- Able to work independently and as part of a team

TIME COMMITMENT

The number of meetings and events will be agreed with the Performance Team. Please note this is a non-remunerated position; travel, accommodation and subsistence costs will be covered for each meeting.

HOW TO APPLY

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Clare Queen, Head of Performance and Pathway, c.queen@scottishgolf.org

To apply, please complete the application form. Please note applicants must be 18 years and over.

Closing date for all applications is 20th January 2025 at 12 noon.

Informal interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams.