NATIONAL REFEREE MANAGER

Main Duties Include:

• Management, development and appointment of all Level 4-5 men and Level 1-5 women match officials to nominated National competitions
• Management, assurance and appointment of all National Referee Assessors and National Referee Instructors to nominated National competitions and training events
• Management, development and appointment of all FUTSAL and Beach Soccer match officials to National FUTSAL and National Beach Soccer tournaments
• Ensure National match official performance merit tables are regularly updated and available
• Strategize, establish and oversee Centres of Refereeing Excellence (CORE) and CORE activities in areas of maximum potential footballing growth
• Line Management of 5 x Zonal Referee Development Officers (ZRDOs) and Assistant Manager Referee Department
• Provide AIFF required support and advice, through the ZRDOs, to MAs’ associated refereeing activities for Level 8-6 match officials
• Implement the AIFF Licensed Referee Instructor Programme Category B-D
• Implement the AIFF Licensed Referee Assessor Programme Category B-D
• Effective management for the National Exam and after action for the promotion of match officials to Level 5
• Maintain standardised Basic Referees, Basic Referee Assessor and Basic Referee Instructor Training Courses for distribution to MA Head of Referees
• Assure all National Referee Assessor reports and grading of National Referee Assessors
• Ensure effective annual registration of all active referees, assessors and instructors maintaining accurate active numbers and retention comparison
• Develop and implement AIFF’s Youth Referee Programme
• RFYS’ primary point of contact for Women Development initiatives
• All other duties as directed by the CRO.

Person Specification (Experience, Qualifications, Skills, Aptitudes, and Personal Qualities)

• Excellent communication and presentational skills
• Ability to strategize and display initiative with positive decision making
• Prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines
• Managing and developing individuals
• Excellent team member qualities
• Retired Level 1-5 (Old CAT 1-2) match official with 5-years minimum experience
• Thorough understanding of the technical skills and coaching required to enthuse a “Learn & Grow” culture
• Comprehensive knowledge of Indian MAs football activities
• Able to use effectively Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

Skills

• Ability to motivate groups and individuals
• Communicating and influencing with the ability develop strong working relationships
• Able to present to groups effectively

Behaviors

• Accountable
• Values integrity
• Collaborative and credible
• Driven to deliver