Ground Managers wanted
AFL Sydney Juniors are on the look out for Ground Managers for the 2017 Independent Schools competition.
The Independent Schools competition continues to grow and this year it will feature 50 teams entered from 13 Schools.
As a result, five venues will be operating every weekend around Sydney over the 13 week season including two weeks of trial matches.
| Round | Dates |
| Trial Matches | 25th March |
| Gala Day | 1st April |
| Round 1 | 29th April |
| Round 2 | 6th May |
| Round 3 | 13th May |
| Round 4 | 20th May |
| Round 5 | 27th May |
| Round 6 | 3rd June |
| Round 7 | 17th June |
| Round 8 | 22nd July |
| Round 9 | 29th July |
| Round 10 | 5th August |
| Round 11 | 12th August |
Ground Managers are responsible for the professional running of matches on the day.
Tasks include:
- Arrive early to set up fields
- Set up ground manager station
- Timing of the matches
- Collect scores
- Act as a liaison for schools and umpires on the day
Ground Managers will be provided with training and will be paid $25 per hour with games typically being held from 8.30am to 4.30pm on Saturdays as per the dates above.
If you are interested in being a Ground Manager for the 2017 Independent Schools competition or know someone that might be please contact Carl Fletcher – carl.fletcher@afl.com.au.
