Job Description
Background to WDBS
World Disability Billiards and Snooker (WDBS) is a body created in 2015 to give more people with disabilities the opportunity to play cue sports.
The WDBS has been set up under the auspices of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), with guidance from Activity Alliance.
Since its formation the WDBS has successfully staged snooker events and competitive snooker tournaments for disabled people in the UK and Europe. WDBS has also completed a successful open day in Beijing with co-operation with the China Administration of Sport for People with Disabilities (CASPD).
Tournaments are open to people with a range of physical, learning and sensory disabilities as set out within our classification system.
The WDBS aims to expand our reach into other countries and to gain recognition for cue sports in the Paralympic Games, the Deaf Olympics and other multi-sport events that are open to people with disabilities.

For further details visit: www.wdbs.info
The WDBS board
The Board is responsible for developing strategy and steering the structure of WDBS tournaments.
The Board meets approximately four times a year.
All board members are expected to provide strategic leadership, insight and guidance into how WDBS can deliver meaningful competition and excellent experiences for disabled participants in snooker and billiards.
A background in one or more of the following areas would be of particular interest:
• Experience of the disability sport sector, either competing or organising disability sport events at a national level.
• An understanding of how sport should be delivered to have a positive impact on every participant

Key Attributes/Skills/Duties
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiasm
• Attend Board meetings and report back on matters arising if required
• When required attend WDBS tournaments and support operational delivery of events.
• Contribute to decision making when necessary
• Passionate about the development of disability sport and a strong commitment to work towards the development of sustainable opportunities for people with a disability to take part in sport and physical activity
Time commitment: 10 – 20 days per annum, which may include attendance at weekend tournaments when required.

How to apply
To apply, candidates should send the following:
• A letter of application highlighting relevant experience and why you would like to be considered for the position
• An up-to-date CV
The closing date for all applications is 6pm, Sunday 21st July 2019.
For a summary of the responsibilities for this role, or a confidential discussion about the position please contact:
Chris Hornby,
WPBSA Company Secretary and Sport Development Manager,
0117 317 8204, chris.hornby@wpbsa.com