The part-time role of High Performance Referee Coach and Mentor has been created to provide panelled referees and assistant referees officiating in the NPL, FQPL and NPLW competitions with expert coaching, advice and support.
Within the context of a professional refereeing framework, the primary purpose of this role is to improve the standard of refereeing in these premier league competitions.
View the full position description here.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Administration:
- Overseeing the appointment of match officials to all state competitions in conjunction with the State Referee Manager
- Promoting referee education and training programs and coordinating recruitment and retention initiatives
- Promoting and assisting with the successful delivery of the Football Queensland State Referee’s Conference
- Reporting on the development of identified and elite referees
- Providing referees and clubs with support, including liaison and education on matters pertaining to the Laws of the Game (LOTG), and updating the refereeing section of the Football Queensland website and published materials
- Providing advice and material on refereeing matters to the Football Queensland Executive, including the CEO
- Providing regular reports to the State Referees Department
- Distributing regular communication to referees, including course, development and coaching material
- Promoting and establishing the refereeing pathway within the state including the State and Zone Talent Identified Referees (Academy)
Technical:
- In conjunction with the State Referee Manager, developing and implementing a Referees Development and Operational Plan in accordance with FFA and Football Queensland Refereeing Strategic Plans
- On advice from the Football Queensland Referee Department ensuring that the development and upgrading of recommended referees, instructors and assessors is undertaken within the FFA – Australian Officiating Development Schedule
- On advice from the Football Queensland Referee Department, ensuring the coordination of FFA referee training and education courses via the State Referee Administrator, including liaison with presenters, assessors and training instructors
- Working with the Football Queensland Referee Department in implementing the National Referee Technical Committee’s Program
- In conjunction with the Football Queensland Referee Department:
- Developing, coordinating and managing training and fitness testing regimes for Football Queensland’s High Performance referees, including the maintenance of attendance and other records
- Oversee the consolidation and adaption of Football Queensland’s High Performance Panelled Referees
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Current FFA Level 2 Instructor and Assessor
- Current Level 1 Referee (Theory)
- Current FFA Level 3 Futsal Referee or as a minimum, be prepared to undertake course with a positive outcome
- Experience in the coaching of referees
- Technically competent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to initiate and manage third party relations
- Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills with the ability to plan, coordinate and execute tasks and projects through to completion whilst meeting deadlines, balancing competing demands and having a specific attention to detail
- Ability to work with limited direction to initiate procedures, set priorities and manage tasks. Support as required, including coordinating calendars, diaries and travel as required
- Enthusiasm and a high level of self-motivation and initiative, both independently and as a part of a team
- Consistently proactive, taking initiative whenever possible
- Ability to undertake domestic travel in delivery of essential job related activities
- Hold a valid Working with Children Check
To apply, please email a CV and cover letter to Murray Bird at murrayb@footballqueensland.com.au
Applications close on Friday, 3 January.
