BOARD DIRECTOR - POSITION DESCRIPTION
Organisation Name: ARCHERY South Australia Inc. (ARCSA)
Positon Title:
Reports to:
Appointed Director
ARCSA Board
(two positions)
Prepared By:
Status:
ARCSA Board,
Voluntary Position
May, 2017
Organisation Website:
www.archerysa.org.au
Organisation Type:
Sporting Organisation
Not for profit
About ARCHERY SA
ARCHERY South Australia is the governing body for the sport within South Australia. Its
region includes the Broken Hill district of NSW and the Sunraysia district of
north-western Victoria.
ARCHERY SA is charged with responsibility for the following forms of archery:
 Target archery
 Indoor archery
 Clout archery
 Field archery
 Crossbow archery
 Flight archery
 3D archery
ARCHERY SA is
 A member of Archery Australia, which is affiliated with World Archery and the
World Crossbow Shooting Association
 an affiliate of the SA Sports Federation (Sport SA), the SA Olympic Council and
the Australian Commonwealth Games Association
 100% volunteer-based (i.e. there are no paid staff)
The Patron of ARCHERY SA is the Governor of SA
ARCSA’s Strategic Objective: Promote and develop archery to increase the
effectiveness of administration, improve the growth of the sport at the entry level, retain
membership, engage the community and to raise the performance of our athletes.
Strategic Priorities: for the period 2017 – 2021 (aligned to the objectives of the
Archery Australia Strategic Plan):
Governance
Strategic Objectives
 ARCHERY SA as the RGB
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Simplification of management processes at all levels
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Attract and retain volunteers, of all ages, for succession
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Attract and use best management skills and practices
Sustainability
Strategic Objectives
 1,000 members
 Many qualified coaches and judges in every Club
 Strong Club communities
 Commercially sustainable sport
 Increased retention rates
Development and Growth
Strategic Objectives
 Help deliver the National integrated development program
 Greater participation from all parts of the community
Archery Performance Pathway
Strategic Objectives
 South Australia becomes a major player nationally
 Podium finishes at every National Championships
Primary Purpose of the Role and Expectations
Introduction
The Board of ARCHERY SA is responsible for and provides leadership and governance
over the strategy, performance, compliance and risk of the organisation.
The Board is bound by a range of formal authorities granted by:
 ARCHERY SA’s Constitution and Rules
 The Board’s Governance Policies and Procedures
Major Responsibilities of the Board
 Leadership and governance of the Association
 Board management, succession and performance evaluation
 Strategy formulation and approval
 Ensuring effective governance processes are implemented
 Determining the values and culture of the Board
 Ensuring appropriate risk management is in place
 Compliance with the law and the requirements of regulators
 Financial control and monitoring solvency
 Development of delegation authorities
 Policy formulation
 Establish a ‘Code of Conduct’
 Determining committees of the Board
 Communication with key stakeholders and members
 (At some stage in the future) ED selection, monitoring, evaluation, succession,
remuneration and, when necessary, removal
Tenure
Elected or Appointed Board Members serve a two-year term with staggered retiring
dates.
Meeting and Time Commitment
Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. Face-to-face meetings
are conducted in the odd months and are held at the Association House Boardroom,
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132 Rose Terrace, Wayville. Meetings held in the even months are conducted via the
Internet.
Meetings commence at 7.30pm. At the Board’s discretion, Board Meeting days may
change depending on the circumstances surrounding individual meetings.
Expectations of Directors
 Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis
 Represent ARCHERY SA at special events from time to time
 Participate on the standing committees of the Board, and serve on ad-hoc
committees as necessary
 Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by ARCHERY South
Australia’s objectives and programs
 Help communicate and promote ARCHERY South Australia’s programs to the
community
 An ability to understand and generate discussion on finances, budget, and
financial/resource needs for ARCHERY South Australia
 Understand the policies and procedures of ARCHERY South Australia
 Declare any conflict of interest
 Maintain confidence of the membership to the integrity of the Board, through
Directors of the Board being seen to exhibit the highest ethical standards in
carrying out their duties
 Pursue, and must be seen to pursue, the best interests of the organisation and
its members
 Perform duties impartially, with professionalism, objectivity and integrity.
Service as an ARCHERY South Australia Director is without remuneration, except for
administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Directors’ duties.
Relationship Management
Internal
 ARCSA Directors & President
 ARCSA Board Secretary
External
 Archery Australia
 SA Office of Recreation & Sport
 Other government stakeholders
 Sponsors
 Media
Recruitment and Selection For this Position
Personal Qualities
 Leadership: Naturally authentic and
inspiring personality
 Vision: Have the foresight in
opportunities for marketing and
branding in the sport sector
 Creativity: Strategic thinker “outside
the box”
 Energy: Passion for the not-for-profit
sector
 Integrity: Demonstrates the highest
level of ethics and maintains
confidentiality appropriately
 Engaging: Seeks to make a difference
 Socially responsible: Expect that
decisions made are socially just and in
the best interests of the sport.
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Key Skills
Applicants are requested to identify
within their application which key skill
they can offer to the organisation
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Additional Skills Required
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Experience
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Risk Management/Legal
Finance
Facility (Experience in working with
local government and or the
recreation & sport industry in
regards to future facility planning
and or development)
Information & Communication
Technology (ICT)
Business Development
Finance leader
Corporate and private sector
experience
Negotiator with the ability to
influence at the highest levels
Governance (e.g., risk, strategic)
Local government knowledge
Working knowledge of the not-forprofit and/or sporting landscape
Board experience preferred
Commercialisation of assets and
business development
Finance
Corporate and private sector
Governance (e.g. risk, strategic)
Executive leadership
accomplishments
Network of executives in both
government and corporate sectors
Qualifications
Preferred, but not essential:
 Professional qualification
 Professional association
membership
Further Information
ARCSA President
Bruce Lang
[email protected]
0412 181 583
ARCSA Board Secretary
Sue Martin
[email protected]
0419 811 785
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