Development Officer

to hold accurate information on club members’ experience and qualifications as event officials and coaches
to increase the numbers of club members willing to be considered as event officials and coaches
to increase the knowledge and technical skill levels of event officials and coaches
to increase the knowledge and use of orienteering-relevant software associated with digital mapping, course planning and electronic timing systems

to develop the orienteering techniques of club members at all levels
to improve the physical fitness of club members
to promote participation in competitive and representative orienteering for club members, and to encourage participation in Badge, JK, National and Championships events

establish and maintain a register of experienced event officials with a record of their experience and relevant training courses attended.
work with committee events convenor to plan/agree appointments of suitably experienced event officials and to increase experience at an appropriate level for grade advancement.
arrange training on orienteering-relevant software associated with digital mapping, course planning and electronic timing systems
arrange training for event officials to maintain and update skill levels, including course planning, controlling, risk assessments, first aid

identify opportunities for partnership with governing bodies, other clubs or other organisations to increase club membership or any other ways to the benefit of the club or of the sport
work with club coaches and committee events convenor to develop training and coaching sessions for club members suitable for all skill levels.