VA is looking for members of the Disciplinary Committee

The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit (Dutch Martial Arts Authority) organises disciplinary law for kickboxing, Thai boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) in the Netherlands. For the handling of submitted cases we are looking for a prosecutor, members of the disciplinary committee, and members of the appeals committee.

Prosecutor
For the disciplinary committee of the VA we are looking for a prosecutor. The prosecutor is supported in carrying out his or her duties by a secretary.

The prosecutor is closely involved in the handling of disciplinary cases. He or she assesses whether a case is put before the disciplinary committee. The prosecutor opens an investigation and examines the factual accuracy and the legal basis of a possible charge. On the basis of this preliminary investigation, the prosecutor decides whether and how the case will be dealt with.

The time investment for this position fluctuates, as it depends on the number of cases and their scope. The expectation is that there will be between 5 and 10 cases per year and that the investment per case is approximately 5 hours. The prosecutor receives an expense allowance per case.

Job requirements

• Legal background with knowledge of and experience in work as a prosecutor (for example as a public prosecutor, officier van justitie)
• No conflicting interests
• Knowledge of and experience in organised sport
• Affinity with martial arts

Competencies

• Integrity
• Analytical ability
• Decisiveness
• A critical, clear view
• Meticulousness

Disciplinary committee
For the disciplinary committee of the VA we are looking for three new committee members. The disciplinary committee consists of three members, one of whom acts as chair and the other two as members. The committee is supported in carrying out its duties by a secretary.

A disciplinary case is dealt with in the first instance by the disciplinary committee. The disciplinary committee investigates the case, hears witnesses and requests evidence, in order to issue a carefully weighed judgment on that basis and impose a sanction.

Job requirements

• Legal background or knowledge of and experience with public order and safety
• No conflicting interests
• Knowledge of and experience in organised sport
• Affinity with martial arts

Competencies

• Integrity
• Analytical ability
• Decisiveness
• Independence
• Meticulousness
• Managing conflicts

The time investment for this position fluctuates, as it depends on the number of cases and their scope. The expectation is that there will be approximately 5 cases per year and that the time investment per case is approximately 4 hours. Each member of the disciplinary committee receives an expense allowance per case. Appointment as a member of the disciplinary committee is for a term of 3 years and may be extended twice at most.

Appeals committee
For the appeals committee of the VA we are looking for three new committee members. The appeals committee consists of three members, one of whom acts as chair and the other two as members. The committee is supported in carrying out its duties by a secretary.

After the judgment of the disciplinary committee, both the prosecutor and the sanctioned person may lodge an appeal with the appeals committee. The appeals committee will review the case again and issue a new ruling.

Job requirements

• Legal background or knowledge of and experience with public order and safety
• No conflicting interests
• Knowledge of and experience in organised sport
• Affinity with martial arts

Competencies

• Integrity
• Analytical ability
• Decisiveness
• Independence
• Meticulousness
• Managing conflicts

The time investment for this position fluctuates, as it depends on the number of cases and their scope. The expectation is that there will be a few cases per year and that the time investment per case is approximately 4 hours. Each member of the appeals committee receives an expense allowance per case.

Appointment as a member of the appeals committee is for a term of 3 years and may be extended twice at most.

To apply and/or for more information: info@vechtsportautoriteit.nl