Chris Baerwinkel
Horsley
Summary
Offering a positive, professional attitude and strong communication skills, eager to learn and grow in the retail environment. Brings solid people skills and ability to quickly grasp new systems and procedures. Ready to use and develop communication and problem-solving skills in a customer service role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior AFL Field Umpire
AFL South Coast
05.2025 - Current
- Developed strong communication skills through constant interaction with players, coaches, and fellow officials.
- Provided mentorship to newer umpires, sharing knowledge and experience to improve their abilities.
- Navigated difficult situations using effective communication and explanation of game rules.
- Maintained a professional demeanour while addressing player disputes and explaining rule interpretations.
- Collaborated with fellow umpires for comprehensive decision-making across all areas of the field.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among participants through modelling exemplary conduct during games.
- Continuously improved personal skillset through attending workshops, training sessions, and receiving feedback from peers.
Senior AFL Boundary Umpire
AFL South Coast
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Ensured fair play by accurately judging out-of-bounds calls and signalling boundary infringements.
- Collaborated with central umpires for accurate decision-making and consistent application of rules.
- Mentored young umpires to develop confidence and technical skills.
- Displayed excellent physical fitness, allowing for effective coverage of large field areas during matches.
Junior AFL Field Umpire
AFL South Coast
04.2024 - Current
- Developed strong communication skills through constant interaction with players, coaches, and fellow officials.
- Continuously improved personal skillset through attending workshops, training sessions, and receiving feedback from peers.
- Improved game fairness by enforcing rules and regulations consistently throughout each match.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among participants through modelling exemplary conduct during games.
- Enhanced player safety by monitoring on-field actions and penalizing dangerous behaviour accordingly.
- Educated athletes, coaches and fellow officials about game rules and regulations.
Education
Current Year 10 -
Dapto High School
Dapto, NSWSkills
- Dependable and responsible
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Verbal communication
- Professional demeanour
- Decision-making skills
- Resilience
- Consistency
Accomplishments
- Captain of the Dapto High School Sports Committee 2025-26
- 2024 AFL South Coast "Silver Whistle" award for best senior boundary umpire
- Illawarra AFL representive player 2024-25
Timeline
Senior AFL Field Umpire
AFL South Coast
05.2025 - Current
Junior AFL Field Umpire
AFL South Coast
04.2024 - Current
Senior AFL Boundary Umpire
AFL South Coast
07.2023 - 04.2025
Current Year 10 -
Dapto High School
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