Referee Appointments Officer

Job Description

To carry out the appointment of match officials and to contribute to the effective functioning of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer referee appointments, ensuring all appointments are aligned with the development plan for the referees.
• To occasionally be the main point of contact on a rota basis for issues arising at the weekend, covering call offs across professional and non-professional game and arranging pitch inspections for Scottish FA and SPFL competitions.
• Prepare accurate minutes for relevant meetings
• Undertake any project work within the Scottish FA
• Liaise with the Referees’ Association Managers and Secretaries as appropriate on refereeing matters
• Provide administrative support to the department as appropriate
• Update COMET ensuring all referee appointments are recorded timeously and accurately

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About Scottish Football Association

The Scottish Football Association (also known as the Scottish FA) is the governing body of football in Scotland. Members of the Scottish FA include clubs in Scotland, affiliated national and local associations. It was formed in 1873, making it the second oldest national football association in the world. 
Our vision is to harness the power of football to inspire the nation, transform lives and build a united and successful game.  Through our Strategy our commitment is to build on the successes of our men’s and women’s national teams, our manifesto to encourage future generations to play freely and safely, whilst showcasing the many ways in which football can improve everyday health, education and wellbeing in Scotland.