Could you make a difference?
BAFA is always looking for committed and talented volunteers to help support our sport as we work towards our long-term vision to professionalise British American football and inspire people to play the game.
Search through our current volunteering vacancies to find a way to take on a new challenge, share your knowledge, provide your skills or gain new experience – all while being part of this fantastic sport.
Volunteer
Remote
Posted 3 weeks ago
The British American Football Association (BAFA) is the recognised National Governing Body for the sport of American football in Great Britain, both Flag and Contact. BAFA is responsible for all regulatory, competition, performance, and development aspects of the game.
As we progress our Together to Inspire strategy, we are focused on improving how we support our members, volunteers and clubs, and ensuring that the experiences and perspectives of the contact football community help inform the ongoing development of the game.
To support this work, BAFA is recruiting representatives to join the BAFA Contact Competition Forum.
The Role
The BAFA Contact Competition Forum has been established to provide a structured space for communication, feedback and consultation between BAFA Competition Management and the contact football community. The Forum will support the effective operation and long-term development of contact football competitions by providing practical insight, community perspectives, and constructive feedback on participant experience, competition structures, operational challenges, and future development opportunities across the game. Forum representatives will help ensure that a broad range of voices and experiences from across the contact football community are reflected within discussions relating to BAFA competitions. Responsible to: Head of Competitions (Chair of the Contact Competition Forum) Length of term: Up to two years, with potential for reappointment at BAFA’s discretion Position type: Voluntary Commitment: The Contact Competition Forum will meet a minimum of four times per year, primarily online. Representatives may also be asked to contribute to task and finish groups or provide additional feedback on specific topics throughout the year.Key Responsibilities
- Contribute constructively and respectfully to Forum discussions
- Provide practical insight and feedback relating to the participant experience and operation of BAFA contact football competitions
- Support communication and engagement between BAFA and the wider contact football community
- Help identify operational challenges, emerging issues, and development opportunities across the game
- Support discussion and feedback relating to significant competition structure, policy and operational change on the contact football community
- Seek to reflect wider community perspectives and experiences, rather than solely individual club interests
- Maintain confidentiality where appropriate
- Act in accordance with BAFA Regulations, Codes of Conduct, and associated policies at all times
Person Specification
Forum representatives should demonstrate:- A good understanding of contact football within Great Britain
- Experience within the BAFA contact football community as a player, coach, volunteer, administrator, or other club representative
- An ability to contribute constructively within a collaborative discussion environment
- A willingness to consider a broad range of perspectives across the sport
- An interest in the ongoing development and sustainability of contact football competitions
- The ability to communicate clearly, respectfully and effectively
Key Competencies
- Ability to think constructively and collaboratively
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to represent broader community perspectives
- Professionalism, integrity and good judgement
- Ability to contribute positively within group discussions
- Commitment to fairness, inclusion and respect across the sport
Personal Attributes
“We are Open / Get in the huddle” - Brings honesty, consistency, and openness to discussions. Welcomes different perspectives and contributes to a respectful and constructive environment. “We Collaborate / Call from one playbook” - Works positively with others to support the ongoing development of the game. Values communication, teamwork and shared problem-solving. “We are Ambitious / Fight for every yard” - Supports continuous improvement and wants to help strengthen the experience of participants across flag football competitions. “We Celebrate / Wear our heart on our sleeve” - Demonstrates passion for the sport and values the positive impact American football can have on individuals, clubs and communities.Additional Information
Role descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and Forum representatives may be asked to contribute to additional discussions or task and finish groups linked to specific priority areas of work. You can find the terms of reference for the Forum Contact Competition Forum TOR.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 applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership.How to apply
If you are interested in applying, please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are right for the role no later than 6pm on Friday 19 June 2026. If you have any questions, please contact joe.walker@britishamericanfootball.org
Volunteer
Remote
Posted 3 weeks ago
The British American Football Association (BAFA) is the recognised National Governing Body for the sport of American football in Great Britain, both Flag and Contact. BAFA is responsible for all regulatory, competition, performance, and development aspects of the game.
As we progress our Together to Inspire strategy, we are focused on improving how we support our members, volunteers and clubs, and ensuring that the experiences and perspectives of the Flag football community help inform the ongoing development of the game.
To support this work, BAFA is recruiting representatives to join the BAFA Flag Competition Forum.
The Role
The BAFA Flag Competition Forum has been established to provide a structured space for communication, feedback and consultation between BAFA Competition Management and the flag football community. The Forum will support the effective operation and long-term development of flag football competitions by providing practical insight, community perspectives, and constructive feedback on participant experience, competition structures, operational challenges, and future development opportunities across the game. Forum representatives will help ensure that a broad range of voices and experiences from across the flag football community are reflected within discussions relating to BAFA competitions. Responsible to: Head of Competitions (Chair of the Flag Competition Forum) Length of term: Up to two years, with potential for reappointment at BAFA’s discretion Position type: Voluntary Commitment: The Flag Competition Forum will meet a minimum of four times per year, primarily online. Representatives may also be asked to contribute to task and finish groups or provide additional feedback on specific topics throughout the year.Key Responsibilities
- Contribute constructively and respectfully to Forum discussions
- Provide practical insight and feedback relating to the participant experience and operation of BAFA flag football competitions
- Support communication and engagement between BAFA and the wider flag football community
- Help identify operational challenges, emerging issues, and development opportunities across the game
- Support discussion and feedback relating to significant competition structure, policy and operational change on the flag football community
- Seek to reflect wider community perspectives and experiences, rather than solely individual club interests
- Maintain confidentiality where appropriate
- Act in accordance with BAFA Regulations, Codes of Conduct, and associated policies at all times
Person Specification
Forum representatives should demonstrate:- A good understanding of flag football within Great Britain
- Experience within the BAFA flag football community as a player, coach, volunteer, administrator, or other club representative
- An ability to contribute constructively within a collaborative discussion environment
- A willingness to consider a broad range of perspectives across the sport
- An interest in the ongoing development and sustainability of flag football competitions
- The ability to communicate clearly, respectfully and effectively
Key Competencies
- Ability to think constructively and collaboratively
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to represent broader community perspectives
- Professionalism, integrity and good judgement
- Ability to contribute positively within group discussions
- Commitment to fairness, inclusion and respect across the sport
Personal Attributes
“We are Open / Get in the huddle” - Brings honesty, consistency, and openness to discussions. Welcomes different perspectives and contributes to a respectful and constructive environment. “We Collaborate / Call from one playbook” - Works positively with others to support the ongoing development of the game. Values communication, teamwork and shared problem-solving. “We are Ambitious / Fight for every yard” - Supports continuous improvement and wants to help strengthen the experience of participants across flag football competitions. “We Celebrate / Wear our heart on our sleeve” - Demonstrates passion for the sport and values the positive impact American football can have on individuals, clubs and communities.Additional Information
Role descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and Forum representatives may be asked to contribute to additional discussions or task and finish groups linked to specific priority areas of work. You can find the terms of reference for the Forum here.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 applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership.How to apply
If you are interested in applying, please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are right for the role no later than 6pm on Friday 19 June 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact joe.walker@britishamericanfootball.org