Will Atchison
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Offering strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills honed in a school captaincy setting with over 2000 students, simultaneously developing the ability to efficiently communicate with a range of stakeholders in a team environment. Possessing the eagerness to learn and become more involved in the Touch Football setting and committed to exciting future outcomes on and off the field. Intending on a future career path in similar sporting and corporate environments, enhancing an ambition for learning skills and taking opportunities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Touch Football Referee
Brisbane Metropolitan Touch Association
03.2022 - Current
- Effectively facilitated conflict resolution in situations with constant heightened tensions through application and clarification of rules.
- Improved efficient communication and rapport with players, coaches, spectators, and fellow referees in a variety of situations - including both on-field and off-field - to enhance match outcomes.
- Collaborated with referees from within and outside local affiliates in a team environment to identify areas for personal improvement, seek constructive feedback, and incorporate suggestions to enhance growth.
- Fostered close friendships across the Touch Football community, limited to not just other officials, but participants involved in other portfolios, including administration, playing, coaching, or spectating.
- Developed strong decision-making abilities under pressure, balancing competing interests from players and coaches to ensure integral match outcomes whilst managing time and external factors.
- Demonstrated dedication to the sport and improving by regularly attending multiple weeknights in the capacity of a referee, player, player coach and referee mentor (more recently a referee and referee mentor), as well as attending carnivals such as State Cup, Junior State Cup, Deadly Choices, and Anniversary Cups, amongst others.
- Maintained physical fitness to enhance both match outcomes, and open opportunities for faster games.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cavendish Road State High School
Holland Park, QLD11-2024
No Degree - Introduction To Macroeconomics
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD07-2024
Skills
- Team-work
- Communication
- Leadership
- Resourcefulness
- Dedication/Determination
- Public speaking
- Written communication
- Community engagement
Timeline
Touch Football Referee
Brisbane Metropolitan Touch Association
03.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cavendish Road State High School
No Degree - Introduction To Macroeconomics
University of Queensland
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