Sectional Coordinator Job Description

General Role

The Sectional Coordinator (SC) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Championship Series competition within their section/division and for maintaining the primary level of communication between the UPA Administration and UPA members who participate in the Championship Series.

Specific Roles

The SC is responsible for communicating information to UPA members and teams who wish to participate in the UPA Championship Series. The SC organizes the sectional tournament, including working with team captains in the section to establish a consensus date and site for the event, within the guidelines set out by the UPA Administration. The SC is solely responsible for all administrative and competition-related aspects of the event, within the appropriate division, including collecting dues, rosters, and administrative materials, and enforcing UPA competition, membership, and eligibility rules.

The SC works with the other division SCs to achieve efficient and effective operations for the section. Sharing information on teams and field sites should help in organizing events. The SC should also provide feedback from players and teams to the UPA Administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a current list of captains and contact information for teams in the section/division.
• Manage Championship Series activities within the section. Know and disseminate UPA information about the Championship Series to members and teams within the section/division.
• Ensure organization of the appropriate sectional tournament and direct competition-related aspects of the event.
• Serve as the administrative liaison for the UPA to the appropriate section/division, ensuring collection of dues and other administrative items required for participation in the Series.
• Report results of the sectional tournament, as directed by the UPA Administration.
• Assist other division SCs in the section, as applicable.
• Assist with finding a replacement coordinator upon decision to step down.
• Provide feedback, through channels set up by the UPA administration, on procedures, guidelines, and other elements of the Championship Series.

Appointment

The SC is appointed by the National Division Director at the recommendation of the appropriate Division Regional Coordinator. Term is for an indefinite length, subject to annual review and evaluation, and may be terminated or renewed by the National Division Director, with the approval of the Championship Series Director.

Requirements

• UPA member in good standing.
• Adhere to principles of the Mission of the UPA (see www.upa.org/upa/upa.shtml).
• Uphold UPA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of the rules of ultimate.
• Knowledge of the UPA administrative structure.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Access to email and the internet at least 4 days/week.
• Fired up to promote and support the great sport of Ultimate.

Benefits

• Free one-year UPA membership.
• Access to discounted discs for sectionals.
• Direct involvement in discussion of administrative and competition related Championship Series issues.
• Goodwill that goes with helping to facilitate a great opportunity for people to play Ultimate.
• Networking and getting to know other Ultimate players throughout the section, region, and country.