The British American Football Association (BAFA) is the recognised National Governing Body for the sport of American football in Great Britain, both contact and flag. BAFA is responsible for all regulatory, competition, performance and development aspects of the game.
The role holder will work as part of the BAFA Rules Committee to discuss and decide future changes or amendments to the administrative and playing rules that govern our sport. The Committee is also our liaison to IFAF on rules matters and is responsible for reviewing the effect of previous rules changes. As well as the main BAFA Rules Committee (BRC), there are specialist working groups (SWGs) focusing onContact football (covering 11 and 9-a-side adult and student),Flag football (covering adult and age-group) and Small-sided contact football (covering age-groups and women’s football).
We are currently recruiting to fill the following vacancies:
* 2 coaches on the main committee (1 also to be on the contact SWG)
* 1 flag competition rep on the main committee and the flag SWG
* 1 referee and 1 coach on the small-sized SWG
Responsible to: BAFA Rules Chair
Length of term: Open, but members may be reviewed on the contribution they make
Position type: Voluntary
Suggested hours: May vary, but unlikely to be more than 2-3 hours per week; peak activity is October to January each year
Responsibilities
* To actively contribute to discussions relating to changes or amendments to the administrative and playing rules that govern our sport
* To bring their expertise and experience in at least one discipline of the sport
* To be aware of current developments within their specialist area of the sport
Person specification
Essential for all members
* General knowledge and expertise of British American football with current or previous participation in at least one format (for members of the BRC)
* Knowledge and expertise of British American football with current or previous participation in a relevant format (for members of each SWG)
* In good standing with and actively registered with BAFA (and BAFRA/BAFCA for referee/coach roles)
* A focus on improving the game
* Ability to apply a common-sense approach to implementing the practicalities of the rules and any changes
* High level of integrity
* Collaborative approach to working with others and developing solutions to challenges
* Critical thinker, able to challenge constructively
* Convey an exemplary image that is consistent with BAFA values
* Able to communicate concisely, effectively and with transparency
Essential for expert members
* In-depth experience and understanding of the rules of British American football at expert level
Desirable for all members
* At least 3 years’ experience as a referee, coach or in a leadership role within the sport
* Demonstrable commitment to ethics within sport
* Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and equity
* Previous experience of being involved in a rule or regulation-setting process
Additional Responsibilities
Role descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
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 their age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnerships.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying, please upload your CV and a cover letter detailing why you should be considered for the role, no later than6pm on Thursday 18 th December 2025.
Important – your CV and cover letter must between them answer the following questions:
* Which post (or posts) you are applying for?
* If applicable, what qualifications as a coach and/or official do you hold and how long have you held them?
* How many total years of experience do you have in American football and, in particular, which discipline(s) of the sport do you have MORE THAN 3 YEARS’ EXPERTISE in (as a player, coach, official, team manager/leader, league or competition leader, officiating organisation leader, coaching organisation leader, or national governing body leader)?
* What particular skills or experience in American football would you bring to the Rules Committee?
* What particular skills or experience OUTSIDE American football (e.g. from your current or previous jobs or from other activities) would you bring to the Rules Committee?
You will be notified of the outcome within 6 weeks.
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