JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title:                     Professional Match Official Coach (PMOC)

Reports to:                 Chief Refereeing Officer (CRO)

Location:                    Home-based with occasional requirement for travel

OVERVIEW

The Elite Refereeing Development Plan (ERDP) supports the management and development of Elite match officials in India operating in the Indian Super League, I-League, Super Cup, Durand Cup, I-League Division 2, Santosh Trophy as well as other Nationally recognized competitions and tournaments. The CRO has ultimate responsibility for identifying, training, development and mentoring of all Elite match officials.

To deliver the quality of match officials required by the competitions, the ERDP Project Board supports the recruitment of PMOCs assigned to Elite match officials whilst working in a hybrid training team of coaches to consistently analyse match officials’ performance. In addition, the Coach will initiate and generate, distribute and personally deliver frequent technical training material across every Elite Group. The Coaches will embed a “Learn and Grow” culture across the whole group of Elite match officials whilst also supporting the Referee Assessor Manager enabling high performance training material to be delivered to all Referee Assessors and grass roots match officials inspiring the Elite of Tomorrow.

ROLE PURPOSE

Responsible to the CRO, the Coach will have the key tasks of coaching, mentoring and developing assigned matches officials within the Elite Groups, overall responsibility for an Elite Group within the hybrid coaching system, as well as generating and delivering frequent training material. Mandatory attendance will be required at all Professional Match Officials’ training meetings. The ultimate aim is to improve standards and consistency of officiating.

MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

The Coach will have responsibility of the day-to-day interface and coaching/development of Elite match officials individually and as a Group.  This will include:

• Being responsible for the coaching, mentoring and development of assigned Elite match officials
• Working with the CRO, Referee Assessor Manager and ERDP Department staff to promote the development of all match officials
• Representing and promoting the interests of Elite match officials and the organisations and competitions they represent with external stakeholders and organisations

• Where appropriate, talent spot for the next generation of Indian Elite referees
• Provide effective support for match officials. This will include creating an action plan for each match official (based on maintaining their strengths and improving identified areas of development) and monitoring their performance against the agreed actions.
• Review all ISL and I-League live televised games when appointed as the Primary and  Supporting Coach.
• Attend matches as the Coach when directed by the CRO.
• Together with the individual match official, fully critique completed game assessments to build up on ongoing game-on-game picture of the match official’s strengths and areas of development. Assess against the action plan.
• Maintain a full record of the match officials’ self-evaluation forms.
• Provide motivational support and guidance to the match officials.
• Provide Bi-monthly reports and performance assessments for each of the match officials.
• Provide a consolidated performance assessment at the end of the domestic season.
• Participate in regular ERDP Department Staff and Coaches meetings.
• Lead with the technical development of pre-season (MA Course) and mid-season training course content and delivery of.

Representing and promoting the interests of the AIFF and associated competitions with external stakeholders and organizations

• Promote a positive image regarding Elite Match Officials
• Support external communications.

PERSON SPECIFICATION (EXPERIENCE, QUAIFICATIONS, SKILLS, APPITUDES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES)

Essential

• Retired CAT 1 Referee or Assistant Referee with a minimum of 5 years Elite football experience and having retired no more than 5 years ago, or, a current AFC recognised Referee Assessor or Referee Instructor.  (Ex-FIFA preferred)
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.

• An enthusiastic and positive approach to coaching, demonstrating excellent communications skills.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality. Able to maintain effective working relationships.
• IT literate.

Knowledge

• Demonstrable expert knowledge and interpretation of the Laws of the Game with the ability to assist Elite match official improvement
• The ability to design action plans in accordance with the overall AIFF Strategic Plan and ERDP aims regarding match officials
• A sound understanding and empathy of the physical and mental challenges faced by Elite match officials

Skills

• Excellent communications skills, comfortable communicating at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills, with ability to prioritise a mixed workload
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Positive team member

Behaviours

• Values integrity
• Accountability
• Collaborative and credible
• Courage to challenge
• Initiative

Desirable

• Experience of and comfortable presenting to groups

Only shortlisted candidates will be called to attend a face-to-face interview at a time & date which will be communicated via email. AIFF reserves the right to cancel/reject the vacancy or applications without assigning any reason.

Candidates must apply with updated CV with all basic contact information, education details and professional summary for applicants with work-experience.