Check out a brief description of the current vacancies below! Secretary, Treasurer, PRO Team—these roles aren’t just titles, they’re keys to sustaining women’s football in Mayo. Your skills, passion, or nominations matter more than you know! We only have a few days to steady the ship. Step up for Mayo today!
For inquiries, nominations, or to learn more about these vital roles within Mayo LGFA, please DM Mayo LGFA on socials or contact the secretary of your local club by emailing [clubname].mayo@lgfa.ie, eg.hollymount.mayo@lgfa.ie
Manages County finances, maintaining accurate records and presenting reports.
Advises on fundraising strategy and ensures compliance with regulations.
Develops annual budgets, provides financial insights, and presents accounts at conventions.
Liaises with Club Treasurers, collaborates with the Board, and ensures task follow-up.
Skills Required:
Financial control, budgeting, fundraising experience.
Strong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in IT, accounting software, and LGFA regulations.
Commitment, availability, and good community standing are essential.
Responsibilities:
The Treasurer oversees financial management, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic planning, fostering collaboration among stakeholders for financial health and regulatory adherence.
Role Description:
Supports the Treasurer in managing finances for the LGFA County Executive. The Assistant Treasurer (or treasurers!) also assist in budgeting, and supports Club Treasurers within the LGFA County Executive.
Responsibilities:
Financial Support:
Assists in maintaining records and presenting financial reports.
Aids in budgeting and assessing financial implications of plans.
Club Financial Oversight:
Collaborates with Club Treasurers, offering guidance and reviewing statements.
Skills and Requirements:
Financial management experience, collaborative approach.
Familiarity with financial reporting and LGFA regulations.
Commitment and genuine interest in supporting Mayo LGFA finances.
Role Summary
The Secretary holds a pivotal position as the chief administrator, responsible for managing day-to-day activities of the County Board. They facilitate effective communication between the County Board Officers and clubs, ensuring proper correspondence with Central and Provincial Councils. Record-keeping, handling transfers, permits, and injury forms, as well as collaborating with councils for county teams, are also part of their responsibilities. Additionally, they assist in creating and implementing the County Fixture Plan and maintain various records related to matches, venues, correspondence, meetings, and memberships.
Skills and Knowledge
The Secretary role demands a diverse skill set:
Exceptional communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in influencing, negotiation, and conflict management.
Strong leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking abilities.
Organisational skills to manage people, resources, time, and projects effectively.
Numerical and analytical proficiency.
Role Summary:
The assistant secretary role (or roles!) is designed to support the chief administrator (Secretary) in managing county activities. Their primary responsibilities include aiding the Secretary in day-to-day county operations, maintaining effective communication among county officers and between the executive and local clubs, and playing a crucial role in succession planning. Additionally, the assistant secretary may deputise for the Secretary during periods of absence due to illness, holidays, or other reasons.
Much like the Secretary, the assistant secretary requires a similar set of skills and knowledge, emphasising:
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to facilitate effective interaction among various stakeholders.
Strong organisational and administrative abilities to support in managing county affairs.
Interpersonal skills to foster relationships among county officers and clubs.
Leadership qualities to contribute to succession planning and deputise for the Secretary when necessary.
Knowledge of the county’s operations and governance structures.
This role involves promoting LGFA, managing media relationships, communication, and overseeing online presence to maintain a positive image of the LGFA within the County.
Key Responsibilities:
Actively promotes LGFA through local media, updating on games and events.
Ensures positive representation of County LGFA.
Builds positive relations with local media, responds to inquiries promptly.
Coordinates match programs for Club and County games, collaborating with stakeholders.
Updates County LGFA website with fixtures, results, and news.
Manages social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
Skills and Knowledge:
Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
Ability to identify positive LGFA stories, strong IT proficiency, and understanding of Association policies.
Dedication to the role, genuine interest in LGFA, and positive standing within the community.
This role involves supporting the PRO in promoting Mayo LGFA, managing media relationships, communication, and overseeing online presence to maintain a positive image of the LGFA within the County.
Key Responsibilities:
Actively promotes LGFA through local media, updating on games and events.
Ensures positive representation of County LGFA.
Builds positive relations with local media, responds to inquiries promptly.
Coordinates match programs for Club and County games, collaborating with stakeholders.
Updates County LGFA website with fixtures, results, and news.
Manages social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
Skills and Knowledge:
Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
Ability to identify positive LGFA stories, strong IT proficiency, and understanding of Association policies.
Dedication to the role, genuine interest in LGFA, and positive standing within the community.
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Mayo Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) is issuing an urgent plea for volunteers as crucial vacancies threaten the core functions of the organisation. With essential positions like Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, the PRO and fixtures teams remaining unfilled, the continuity of women’s football in Mayo hangs in the balance.
The upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Tuesday 9th of January, 8pm, TF Royal Hotel Castlebar, serves as a critical juncture. Failure to fill these key roles will force a halt to all LGFA activities, including training and inter-county trials.
Des Phillips, Mayo LGFA Chairman, voiced deep concerns, stating, “The vacancies within Mayo LGFA present a real and immediate threat to the sustainability of our organisation. We’ve reached a critical juncture where the absence of key roles jeopardises the very existence of women’s football activities in Mayo. We are facing the prospect of having to turn to Croke Park and Connaught GAA to take over. We urge our community to rally behind us.”
The impact of the pandemic has exacerbated volunteer shortages across all levels of the game. The challenges faced by local clubs in filling positions have led to a bottleneck effect, preventing individuals from vacating roles within the clubs to step into county board positions.
It’s a call to action—Mayo LGFA desperately needs individuals passionate about women’s football, possessing the necessary skills or a willingness to learn, to step forward. The outgoing members are committed to supporting the transition, ensuring new members feel confident and competent in their roles.
“Joining Mayo LGFA isn’t just about filling a position; it’s about safeguarding the future of women’s football in our county,” stressed Des Phillips, Mayo LGFA. “We need the expertise, enthusiasm, and dedication of individuals to step into these roles and ensure the continuity and growth of the game we all cherish.”
Every new volunteer bridges the gap, ensuring the ongoing success and development of the sport for generations to come.
For inquiries, nominations, or to learn more about these vital roles within Mayo LGFA, please DM Mayo LGFA on socials or contact the secretary of your local club by emailing [clubname].mayo@lgfa.ie, eg.hollymount.mayo@lgfa.ie
