Dave Deacon Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 10th January 2024 By Kevin Bishop Hello everybody, I am writing to you on behalf of the directors to let you know about a critical vacancy which has opened up within the match day management of the first team. This is a fantastic opportunity to put yourself at the heart of what we do at Mousehole and to ensure the smooth and compliant running of the club. A few weeks ago Andrew Large, who has been club secretary now for several years as well as fixtures secretary for the last couple of seasons, let us know he has decided to step down at the end of this season. His contribution to this club has been immeasurable and remarkable, and his departure leaves a large hole to fill. We urgently need somebody to step up to take over Andrew‘s duties beginning next season. The requirements of the role are set out below but it is quite possible that we will try to split some of these between two or three people. If you are interested we’d be happy to chat over the details with you. This club prides itself on our community spirit and the tireless contributions of our volunteers. If you know of anybody who might be suitable for this role, please do let me know on kevinbishop@mouseholeafc.co.uk or 07739 920 251. THE LIST OF WORK ITEMS INCLUDES: • researching and writing a preview of forthcoming opponents • operating the Southern League’s Match Day System on match days • writing a match report for the Sunday Non-League Paper • compiling updated club and player information to each host club for their match day arrangements and programme • arranging a hospitality list for Away games • updating the results, analysis and fixtures after each match • dealing with match re-arrangement dates • liaison with team management regarding players – notices of approach, registrations, disciplinary record etc • dealing with whatever questions, issues, forms and surveys are raised by the Southern League, FA, County FA etc • participating in the weekly online Southern League Show • attending League meetings in person or online • circulating incoming League/FA/CCFA information to relevant individuals or groups within the club • acting as a first point of contact for other persons or bodies • posting relevant information to update members of the club’s WhatsApp groups • initiating, or responding to requests for, advice to the Chairman and Directors • spending time travelling to Home matches and an average of 12 hours to Away matches • ensuring that everything possible is done to avoid club costs, and fines imposed by the Leagues, FA and CCFA • working with others to help safeguard and promote the club’s interests, image and reputation at all times THE FOLLOWING DUTIES ARE LIKELY TO BE GIVEN TO OTHER VOLUNTEERS: • compiling the match-day programme for Home fixtures • writing a match report for the club’s own social media • writing articles of interest on new players and other topics • designing posters for forthcoming Home games for all the club’s senior teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroy Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Seems like an extremely important and busy role. Will need a dedicated individual to take this on as a volunteer particularly if rumours are correct that the majority of players and coaching staff at the club are financially rewarded. Football not soccer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgerow Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 This is more like a full time position, good luck in finding a replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin richards Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Andrew Large will take some replacing. Great servant, brilliant secretary & one of the nicest people you could meet. He will be missed. Gary Hocking and Thecupfootballblogger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 2 hours ago, hedgerow said: This is more like a full time position, good luck in finding a replacement Reads more like a job advert for a chief executive than a club secretary. Having spoken to people over the years who have held secretary posts at non league clubs, it sounds like it is almost becoming a full time job. The amount of administration, attention to detail required and the need to respond immediately is constantly increasing. Anybody who carries out this role has nothing but admiration from myself. The Town Man, Both Sides of the Tamar, Town Fan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrummyBarry Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 What is the salary? This is a huge amount of work for someone already in full time employment and would take far too much time for someone unemployed who wouldn't be getting paid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgerow Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 It is like a full time job, the higher up the pyramid the more work involved. Unfortunately there are not people around to do it on a voluntary basis. Minimum 6hrs on a Saturday for a home game alone etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman10 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Does seem off you can pay a player hundreds a week to play 90 mins and few training sessions then he won’t give the club a 2nd thought rest of the week. yet you expect someone to pretty much do a full time 7 days a week voluntarily job that impacts his whole family life without any offer of money 😂 baldy and CRD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondy Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Having spoken to the current incumbent, going up to the southern league has added another 5-10 hours a week to the already full on role and its a real shame it cant be a paid role. The southern league demands are ridiculous and they are an absolute stickler for the rules (with fines for any infringements) Non league is completely dependent on volunteers and every club needs a secretary. People get MBEs for less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrummyBarry Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Nuts and I suppose when they pay what they allegedly do for players that they expect someone to give up more time than these players to the club. Priorities. I saw a club this week at swpl advertising a paid role for an assistant manager.your support staff are just as important SomersetObserver, Ian Pethick, Both Sides of the Tamar and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondy Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 37 minutes ago, BrummyBarry said: Nuts and I suppose when they pay what they allegedly do for players that they expect someone to give up more time than these players to the club. Priorities. I saw a club this week at swpl advertising a paid role for an assistant manager.your support staff are just as important We are solely funded by sponsorship, gate money, clubhouse and campsite so we dont have the money to pay big bucks to players. They seem pretty committed though as there's usually injured players coming to watch if they cant play. It'd be interesting to know which clubs pay their secretary in this league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 11 hours ago, Pondy said: Having spoken to the current incumbent, going up to the southern league has added another 5-10 hours a week to the already full on role and its a real shame it cant be a paid role. The southern league demands are ridiculous and they are an absolute stickler for the rules (with fines for any infringements) Non league is completely dependent on volunteers and every club needs a secretary. People get MBEs for less. At what point, as clubs rise through the leagues, do you get to a stage where you cannot run purely on volunteers anymore? Pretty sure for example that step 3 AFC Totton have a paid Chief Executive. Managers, staff and players get paid (and are often on contract at this level), so why shouldn't secretaries, commercial managers and even groundkeepers be on similar arrangements? In their own way, they are just as vital to a club (if less visible). Both Sides of the Tamar, Brianmooreshead, BrummyBarry and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foul Throw 3 Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 On 14/01/2024 at 10:04, Ian Pethick said: At what point, as clubs rise through the leagues, do you get to a stage where you cannot run purely on volunteers anymore? Pretty sure for example that step 3 AFC Totton have a paid Chief Executive. Managers, staff and players get paid (and are often on contract at this level), so why shouldn't secretaries, commercial managers and even groundkeepers be on similar arrangements? In their own way, they are just as vital to a club (if less visible). 100% in agreement. Those sorts of roles are multiple hours a week all year round, not just during the season or Saturdays only. Forgotten and unappreciated until they need replacing. Same as a manager in that regard that their loyalty and hours will far exceed a player on a fatter packet. Brianmooreshead, CRD, BrummyBarry and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgerow Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 Agreed. Even when the season has finished, got AGM’s to attend during June and July, then starts again registering players pre season games. It is a full time job, thankless job, and an understanding partner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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