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GSA's Board of Directors is wholly run by volunteers

Discipline & Protest Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the protest and grievances procedures to promote and assure uniformity and consistency in the application of the rules and procedures of Georgetown Soccer Association.

    • Regulate and control unacceptable and unsporting behavior on the part of players, coaches/trainers, managers, referees, fans and supporters. 
  • Adhere to the D&P rules and procedures of STYSA and CAYSA.

    • The STYSA Administrative Handbook shall be used as a guideline for all procedures and definitions.
  • Appoint a D&P Committee to assist in the disciplinary hearings, grievances, protests, etc.
  • Call timely disciplinary hearings to investigate allegations of misconduct and take action after proper hearing.
    • Can include suspension of a team, players, coaches/trainers, managers, referees, fans and supporters.
    • Appeals can be made to STYSA. Findings of a hearing and hearings are confidential with the exception of reporting the consequences to the proper authorities (player, parent, team manager, coach, director of coaching, GSA executive session, etc.)
  • Provide notification, agenda and procedures to all parties involved.
  • Team managers need to provide the D&P Officer with the team roster and reports of any cards issued during any game.

Qualifications:

Musts:

  • Daily email and internet access along with intermediate software skills including MS Office products such as Excel and PowerPoint, web based application and database management.
  • Ability to plan and participate in hearings and basic knowledge of soccer rules and regulations.

Preferred:

  • Georgetown Resident or frequently in Georgetown.
  • Schedule flexibility during the day.

Time Requirement:

  • 3-5 hours per week
  • Monthly Board meetings (2nd Mondays 6:30-8:30pm approximate).
  • Two half day Office on Duty shifts at GSA fields during Fall and Spring seasons.
  • Periodically volunteer for other activities and programs as necessary.

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