Professional Referee Manager

All India Football Federation; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

All India Football Federation is seeking a supporting role to help develop elite refereeing in India. Working with the Head of Refereeing, you will manage the Elite referees and oversee the assessors group operating at the elite level, contributing to assessor training and development.

You will deputize for the Head of Refereeing as needed. India’s elite development plan aims to raise refereeing standards and prepare future referees for elite competition.

Qualifications

• Experience managing individuals and groups in an elite sporting environment.
• Proven track record of performance management.
• Evidence relating to refereeing processes and practices.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good English comprehension and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide management support to develop elite referees on a day-to-day basis.
• Assist Head of Refereeing with appointment of match officials to ISL, I-League, and other pro matches.
• Oversee, develop and train assessors for the professional game.
• Plan and coordinate referees training programs with the Head of Refereeing.
• Provide statistical analysis of refereeing performances.
• Contribute to development of technology and e-learning platforms for refereeing in India.
• Engage with external federations, leagues and AFC for ongoing development.
• Prepare and deliver pre-season referees/assessors conferences.

Skills

Motivate groups

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Judgment and decision making

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A supporting role within the AIFF responsible for assisting the continuous development of elite refereeing in India. In conjunction with the Head of Refereeing, the management of elite referees to deliver the required performance for the Competitions. The postholder will be responsible for the management of the AIFF assessors group operating at the elite level and will contribute towards assessor training and development. In addition, the postholder will deputize for the Head of Refereeing as and when required.

India has initiated an elite development plan which is aimed at (a) growing refereeing standards at the elite level and (b) identifying and preparing future referees to operate at the elite level. The postholder will be expected to positively contribute toward the implementation and roll‑out of the elite development plan.

Main Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Providing management support on a day‑to‑day basis to assist the development of elite referees
• Assist the Head of Refereeing regarding the appointment of match officials to ISL, I‑League, and other professional matches
• Oversee, develop and train assessors who operate within the professional game
• Working closely with the Head of Refereeing plan and co‑ordinate referees training programs
• Provide statistical analysis of refereeing performances
• Within the referees department, contribute towards the development of future technology and e‑learning platforms to aid the development of Indian refereeing
• Positively engage with external Federations, Leagues, AFC, etc. to aid the ongoing development of India refereeing
• Contribute towards the preparation and delivery of the pre‑season referees/assessors conference
• Attendance and participation at referees workshops/camps throughout the season
• Attend games as necessary

Essential Qualification / Experience

• Managing and developing individuals and groups in an elite sporting environment
• Successful performance management
• Demonstrable evidence relating to the refereeing process and practices
• Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
• Good comprehension and be able to effectively speak English

Knowledge

• Thorough understanding of the technical skills, coaching, and training required to enthuse a Learn & Grow culture
• Comprehensive knowledge of elite professional football
• Full knowledge of professional refereeing
• Able use effectively use Mircosoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

Skills

• Ability to motivate groups and individuals
• Communicating and influencing with the ability to interact
• Able to present to groups
• Able to make informed judgments

Behaviours

• Accountable
• Resilient
• Values integrity
• Courage to challenge
• Collaborative and credible
• Driven to deliver

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of technology and learning platforms
• Experience in officiating as a match official within elite top‑division professional football
• Experience of coaching
• Experience in managing budgets