The role

The primary role of the WFFL Competition Manager is the delivery and development of the Women’s Flag Football League Competition. The role will be part of the Competition Management Group (CMG) delivering the domestic flag football competitions for British American Football.

Responsible to: BAFA Head of Competitions
Length of term: This role is fixed for the duration of a competition cycle for the WFFL and is a volunteer post. BAFA reserves the right to review the appointment at the end of the competition cycle.
Position type: Voluntary
Commitment: This will vary depending on point of competition cycle and during planned events. Expected hours: 6–8 hours per week during the WFFL season and lead-up. It is expected that some WFFL game days and the WFFL Finals will be supported in person..

Responsibilities

This role description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity. The WFFL Competition Manager will be responsible for:

• Creating and publishing fixture schedules for the Women’s Flag Football League (WFFL)
• Ensuring fixtures are scheduled fairly and in accordance with league rules
• Managing fixture requests and changes from teams and officials
• Coordinating with league officials, teams, and venues to resolve scheduling conflicts
• Maintaining accurate records of fixtures and results
• Providing excellent communication and customer service to teams and league stakeholders
• Contributing to setting the annual WFFL budget, including forecasting costs and identifying potential revenue streams
• Liaising with the BAFA Head of Finance on financial management of the WFFL, including budget monitoring and financial reporting
• Managing the WFFL email account, responding to queries and requests in a timely and effective manner
• Supporting the organisation of the WFFL Finals, including:
  • Creating and managing the tournament schedule
  • Coordinating with teams, officials, and venues
  • Ensuring timely communication and updates to stakeholders
• Supporting the player and team registration process, working closely with the BAFA Registrations Team and on the JustGo platform
• Working collaboratively as a part of the wider BAFA National Leagues Competition Management team
• Supporting the Head of Competitions in the implementation of the BAFA Flag Competition Rules and any subsequent in-season amendments
• Seeks regular feedback from teams on the delivery and development of flag competitions, recommending improvements or structural changes to the Head of Competitions.
• Escalates issues promptly and provides regular updates to the Head of Competitions.

The WFFL Competition Manager will be expected to travel to, and support the running of, some WFFL game days and the WFFL Finals.

Requirements

Key requirements:

• Experience of effective planning and organization of flag football tournaments or leagues
• Excellent organisational, administration and interpersonal skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills (in both verbal/non-verbal and written formats)
• Good IT and administration skills
• Must be willing to sign a Volunteer Agreement with British American Football Association (BAFA) outlining the terms and expectations of the role

Desirable requirements:

• Club experience of five years or more within BAFA
• Experience managing a BAFA WFFL, NFFL or YFFL team or similar sports administration role
• Willingness to volunteer irregular hours, and travel within the UK

Key competencies

• Ability to build positive relationships with teams (players, coaches and administrators)
• Well-developed active listening skills, showing an ability to take direction, as well as to direct
• A commitment to their own continued and innovative development
• Conveys an exemplary image that is consistent with BAFA values
• Be fully committed to the development of British American Football
• Highly developed level of professionalism and collaborative approach to working with others
• Highly committed to equality

A BAFA DBS check will be required to be passed by the post-holder on commencement of the position. The post-holder will be required to sign the BAFA Code of Conduct for volunteers.

Diversity and inclusion

The British American Football Association embraces equality, diversity and inclusion both on and off the field of play, where everyone can bring their whole selves to the organisation. We encourage job applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

Application

Please submit an appropriate CV and a cover letter outlining why you are suitable for the role ahead of Monday 16 March 2026.  If you have any enquiries regarding this role, please email amanda.mcdonald@britishamericanfootball.org