Job Summary
The Referee Development Officer (RDO) will assist in the administrative operations of the Referees Department (RD), while reporting to the Lead, Development (Referees). The RDO shall support and develop all levels and areas of refereeing in accordance with the objectives of the RD and FAS. The RDO will assist in the completion of special projects such as referee courses and workshops, including planning of training and cohesion programmes for our match officials and referee coaches. Ensure procurement procedures and financial regulations are strictly adhered to in relation to RD purchases.
Duties & Responsibilities
· Maintain a database of all referees including their pathways, assessments, feedback, classifications, certifications, and accurate contact information
· Work with the Lead Development, to facilitate programmes and the overall well-being of the match officials, as well as communicate effectively with the stakeholders, leagues, and football community.
· Assist the Lead Development with the set-up and execution of programmes such as referee courses, camps, workshops, welfare events, etc.
· Assist with the deployment of referees to grassroots and amateur level matches.
· Processing of monthly referee’s allowance submissions for all match officials.
· Conduct recruitment outreach, collaboration activities with schools and other identified relevant establishment.
· Assist internal stakeholders such as referee technical instructors/coaches, fitness instructors/coaches, assessors, and volunteers with administrative task.
· Assist with accurate control of department assets such as but not limited to referee apparels and equipment, course supplies and office supplies.
· Work with the Corporate Communications department on a communications plan for the output of refereeing journals and publications.
· Ensure procurement procedures and financial regulations are strictly adhered to in relation to RD purchases.
· Assist with planning, recommending, and maintaining of the department budget.
· Assist with secretarial duties during official meetings.
· Any other related administrative task as assigned.
Pre-requisites
· Diploma / Degree in a related discipline or comparable work experience.
· A love for football and enthusiastic about and committed to the development of referees,
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
· Ability to work autonomously and effectively and with a strong attention to details,
· Proficient abilities with Microsoft Office applications especially MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, etc.).
· Good presentation and communication skills.
· Available to work on evenings and weekends, when necessary,
· Experience of managing and working with budgets,
· Willingness to work with and support other departments on organisational projects / activities,
· Experience in working with referees will be considered an asset.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
