General Secretary (Board of Directors)

Volunteer

It’s an incredibly exciting time for Netball in the Netherlands! With our community expanding rapidly in local clubs and our presence growing internally, we are entering a new phase of development. Netbal Nederland is looking for an organized, reliable, and strategic volunteer to join our Board of Directors as General Secretary.

Term Length: 3-year term (with the possibility of re-election if you wish to do so)

Time Commitment: Approx. 6-8 hours per week (flexible)

Location: Remote / Work from home (with occasional in-person board meetings and events)

Role Overview

As a statutory board member, you will play a central role in shaping our success by helping us manage our growth responsibly. You will serve as the organizational anchor for the board, ensuring that our expanding association remains compliant, well-structured, and running smoothly as we establish a stronger foundation for the sport.

Key Responsibilities

Communication & Liaison

Act as the primary point of contact for official inbound legal, governance, and institutional inquiries.
Manage formal communications with member clubs, regional leagues, and international governing bodies like Europe Netball and World Netball. This could be across various digital communication channels.
Facilitate clear communication between the Board of Directors and operational sub-committees to keep goals aligned.

Governance & Board Administration

Coordinate schedules for board meetings, Bond Council meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM); prepare and distribute formal agendas and supporting documents.
Take accurate minutes during board meetings, track action items, and maintain the official archive of board decisions.
Ensure Netbal Nederland complies with its constitutional bylaws, Dutch association regulations, and statutory reporting obligations (such as KvK/Chamber of Commerce registrations).
Help review, update, and manage organizational policies and codes of conduct to support a structured environment for all members.
Provide support to other Directors on an as-hoc basis, when and where needed.

Requirements

Professional fluency in written and spoken English; working knowledge or fluency in Dutch is advantageous for local regulatory compliance.
Previous experience in a secretarial, administrative, legal, or corporate governance role is desirable.
Proficiency with digital office suites (Google Workspace,) and shared cloud storage management.
High level of integrity, attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset.
Ability to commit to the full 3-year tenure and a genuine interest in supporting the development of netball from grassroots to the competitive level.

Important note on eligibility; to maintain objective and neutral governance across the sport, this board role is not compatible with any active board positions at local netball clubs within the Netherlands.

What you get out of it

Gain valuable executive board-level experience within a growing national sports governing body.
Directly influence the structure, governance, and future sustainability of netball in the Netherlands.
Collaborate with dedicated sports professionals, international delegates, and community leaders.
Netbal Nederland will gladly provide comprehensive executive references or LinkedIn recommendations.

How to apply

If you are ready to join this exciting chapter of our sports development please send a brief motivation letter and your CV to the Netbal Nederland Board at info@netbalnederland.nl.

Netbal Nederland values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, genders, and nationalities to apply.