The Calgary Minor Soccer Association is seeking an ambitious and experienced Referee Development Coordinator to assist in referee recruitment, retention, and development strategies. The individual will have experience in refereeing and be familiar with the referee structure in Alberta. Motivation to increase the quality and quantity of the referee pool is a must. This exciting role will directly influence referee development and soccer in Calgary, having a significant impact on our 32,000 players, coaches, officials, and volunteers. The Referee Development Coordinator will be a well-organized and dynamic individual who takes initiative and is not afraid to tackle new challenges.
This role will support our Technical Department, reporting to the Technical Manager. This position is a full-time, permanent role, working 38 hours per week, which may occasionally include evenings and weekends.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
REFEREE EDUCATION
• In collaboration with the Technical department, organize referee education courses, such as Mini Ref, Entry-Level, Junior Officiating Program and refreshers, ensuring courses are delivered at the highest quality.
• Coordinate mentorship programs for new referees in collaboration with the Technical department.
REFEREE RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
• In collaboration with the Technical and Marketing departments, help develop and implement referee recruitment campaigns.
• Develop current referee recruitment and retention campaigns, while thinking about new initiatives.
• Determine ways to ensure referees are recognized and valued within CMSA.
• Lead data collection and analysis for recruitment, retention strategies to make recommendations to improve as necessary.
REFEREE DEVELOPMENT
• Keep accurate records of referee ratings, development trajectories and statistics as determined by the Technical department.
• Review and coordinate Referee Evaluations as submitted to CMSA with the Technical department and the Referee Management Operations Committee (RMOC) as necessary.
• Provide reporting to the Technical department in regard to these records.
REFEREE ASSIGNING
• Assign U10 – U12 referees during the outdoor season and all other competitions as directed.
• Assigning school referees as directed.
• Validate and ensure payments for referees for CMSA leagues and competitions.
REFEREE IN CHIEF
• Act as the onsite and on call Referee in Chief for all CMSA Tournaments and Competitions.
COMMITTEES
• Represent CMSA on RMOC and further ASA Referee Committees, potentially as the DRA.
OTHER DUTIES
• This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The Referee Development Coordinator may be asked to perform other duties which may be assigned from time to time.
TEAM PARTICIPATION
• Work with the office staff to create a positive team culture.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and provide communication for action items you have been tasked with, and update progress on current and ongoing undertakings.
• Attend and contribute to other CMSA events and competitions, such as, but not limited to, World Cup watch parties, CMSA celebrations, Street Team, Provincial Championships, Season Finale Rallies, EmpowerHER, CMSA Tournaments, etc., if requested.
• Attending other CMSA meetings if requested.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Post-secondary education or comparable work experience.
• A love of soccer and understanding of CMSA programs, the soccer structure, and referee structure in Alberta and Canada would be considered an asset.
• Approachable, diplomatic, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Successful track record of prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• Proven track record of implementing innovative initiatives that drive impact.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability and experience in supporting and educating parents, coaches, referees, players, and technical staff professionally.
• Demonstrated ability in critical thinking and making sound decisions.
• Ability to influence and gain support from others through strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to create exceptional presentations, reports, and documents with the use of graphics.
• Proficient abilities with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Planner and Outlook.
FINAL NOTE
At CMSA’s expense, the successful candidate will be required to complete a cleared ePIC, including Vulnerable Sector Search, and complete any staff training as a condition of employment.
APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS
We offer a competitive salary and paid vacation time, comprehensive benefits, and annual professional development opportunities. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
If you are interested in working with CMSA as the CMSA Referee and Discipline Coordinator, please email your resume and cover letter telling us why you would be an amazing addition to our team along with your salary expectations to Careers@CalgaryMinorSoccer.com with the subject line REFEREE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR. All applications will be held in strict confidence.
We are currently accepting and reviewing applications as they are received. The position will remain open until the right candidate is found.
CMSA thanks all applicants for their interest in this job posting; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To apply, please submit one PDF file that includes your resume and a detailed cover letter highlighting how your experience aligns with the job profile
