As a non-profit organisation we rely on the assistance of parents and volunteers to run the club each week. The first three roles require considerable time and commitment, but are the most rewarding because of the direct involvement with the children. It should be noted that we encourage both men and women to take on any of these roles.
Coach
Each team is usually coached by a parent of a child within the team. Because teams in a given age group train together, our Director of Coaching is always on hand to assist you with session activities and plans. If you enjoy playing ball games with children and have lots of patience, then this is for you, even though you may not have a soccer background.
Team Manager
The role of the team manager primarily involves passing on information to parents and players, and ensuring everyone knows where and when to turn up to on the day of the match. As with the coach, it is usually a parent of one of the children who fulfills this role. On match day you will organise the match cards, and ensure uniforms and first aid kits are available.
Referees
For Rooball matches (up to under 10) the referees are parents or older players who have a knowledge of Rooball rules. Rooball rules are modified soccer rules and do not include the more complex rules of the adult game such as the offside law.
Canteen
In 2008, the canteen has been sub-contracted, and will provide valuable weekly income to the RBSC. These funds support our clubs' on-going development and weekly operating costs, and plays a key role in growing our club.
Equipment Care
Each team will have issued a set of jerseys and balls to the Team Manager. Please note the jerseys are to be worn at match games only, and should not be worn by players at training or to/from the grounds. The Team Manager will arrange a roster within the team, and each parent normally takes a turn washing the jerseys on a rotational basis.
How you can help to make life easier
Coaching, managing and refereeing require a consistent, season long commitment. We are well aware that not everyone can make long term commitments and in many cases you are juggling your time to fit in the needs of more than one child over the weekend. We do ask that you keep your eyes open whenever you are at the games to see what help might be needed. Just fifteen minutes or so of your time will help to reduce the burden on others. Here are some examples of how you might help.
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Always use the waste bins and if you see any rubbish pick it up. It might be your child who gets cut by the jagged edge of an aluminum can.
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Extra bodies are always needed for special events such as carnivals, team photo day, trophy day and working bees. Ask at the Club how you can help, even if for only an hour or so.
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A small number of working bees will be held throughout the year and your assistance for a couple of hours will be greatly appreciated. The major working bee to prepare the grounds for the season, paint goal posts, line mark the fields, etc. takes place before the start of the season.
It's an old maxim but true. Many hands make light work, and all those you see working are volunteers and are doing it for your child as well as their own. Please, give them a hand.
