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Director of Officials
$133k-173k (estimate)
Full Time | Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION is Hiring a Director of Officials Near Amarillo, TX
American Quarter Horse Association is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Director of Officials. This position will work out of the international headquarters located in Amarillo, TX.
Position Summary
Provide overall direction of AQHA’s Judge, Steward and Drug Testing Programs. Work in concert with the Show Department and Judge Committee Members to provide industry leading service and educational opportunities that advance the mission statement of the Association. Develop revenue generating opportunities that contribute towards a balanced budget and overall fiscal responsibility. Advance AQHA’s position as an industry leader while ensuring the integrity of its officials.
Essential Functions
- Implement and coordinate related events as part of the staff liaison support for the Judge Committee at Convention and subsequent Judge Committee, Sub-Committee and Judge/Steward related task force meetings, conference calls and training events.
- Coordinate and manage the vetting team for new judge applicants.
- Hire judges, ring stewards and show stewards according to championship show policy, and set their assignments for all AQHA Championship Shows.
- Create and design digital versions and/or select patterns for all Championship Shows.
- Coordinate and manage the judge and show steward communications, newsletters and surveys.
- Enact the planning, developing, administering, and executing judge and show steward workshops, education, online recertifications and applicant testing.
- Develop and coordinate the content for presentations, visual aids, graphics and videos for workshops, education, online recertifications and applicant testing.
- Manage the development and updating of online learning modules for carded judges, show and exhibitors (AQH University).
- Implement score sheet updates/corrections.
- Implement pattern updates/corrections.
- Coordinate judge monitoring functions at all AQHA Championship Shows; serve as judge monitor at all AQHA Championship Shows.
- Provide insight on different avenues of judge and show steward education, analyzing trends regarding judges and make recommendations on ways AQHA can remain in front of those trends.
- Follow the industry and provide feedback on AQHA rules related to judging and shows then make recommendations on improving those rules to maintain the integrity of competition while growing the sport.
- Coordinate the sanctioned show drug testing program, show steward assignments and logistics. Develop and implement strategies toensure the expertise and integrity of licensed officials.
- Analyze related program data and report on key performance indicators.
- All other duties as assigned in support of advancing Show Department activities.
Knowledge
- In-depth knowledge of AQHA rules and regulations, particularly show rules and judging procedures for all approved classes
- In-depth working knowledge and understanding of the AQHA rulebook.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources.
- Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of 10 years industry experience required.
Specific Knowledge:
Management and supervisory experience.
Proven track record in communication, judging, show management, leadership skills and working on multidisciplinary teams.
Must have the ability to travel.
Must have a working knowledge of AQHA’s drug testing procedures and processes.
Must have a vision for developing innovative judge/steward education and training material.
IT / Technical Knowledge:
Must be proficient in basic computer skills.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
Must be proficient in using and building content in a learning management system.
Must be proficient in video development and production.
Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (specifically InDesign and Photoshop).Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
SALARY
$133k-173k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/07/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/19/2024
WEBSITE
aqha.com
HEADQUARTERS
AMARILLO, TX
SIZE
200 - 500
FOUNDED
1940
CEO
DON TREADWAY
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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