State Youth Referee Administrator - Cal North

In this role, the SYRA will play a crucial part in the administrative coordinator for any referee matters within Cal North. The SYRA also serves as a liaison between Cal North and the California North Referee Administration (CNRA) for all referee development events managed by CNRA at Cal North State Cup events. We are seeking an individual who has the key qualifications, skills, or qualities for this role. The successful candidate will have the chance to collaborate on the implementation of the Game Day Facilitators program, including promotion, advertising and interfacing with clubs and participants.

8/31/2023

California

Volunteer

Marley Wilson

mwilson@calnorth.org

State Youth Referee Administrator – Cal North

Reports to:  Executive Director

Supervises:  District Youth Referee Administrators

Summary: The State Youth Referee Administrator (SYRA) serves as the administrative coordinator for any referee matters within Cal North.  The SYRA also serves as a liaison between Cal North and the California North Referee Administration (CNRA) for all referee development events managed by CNRA at Cal North State Cup events.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative
  • Provide a quarterly report to the Cal North Board of Directors, developed in consultation with CNRA, with the following data:
    • YTD referee registration numbers.
    • A breakdown, when possible, of demographics of the referee pool.
    • If possible, YTD number of entry level courses hosted by clubs affiliated with Cal North.
    • YTD number of assessments completed.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for any incident reports involving referees, including referee abuse, referee assault, or referee misconduct.  Provide a report on any incidents, if necessary, to the Executive Director.
  • Identify and solicit individuals to sit on any required referee committees, including any disciplinary committees.
  • Attend quarterly meetings with the Referee Committee and the District Youth Referee Administrators to discuss referee program policies and procedures.
  • Maintain open lines of communication with the Cal North Executive Director and staff regarding matters specific to the referee program.
  • Contribute content as requested for any Cal North newsletters or online communications.
  • When mutually agreeable, attend United States Youth Soccer or U.S. Soccer events or meetings to represent Cal North.
  • Develop and present an annual referee program budget to the Executive Director.
  • Copy the Executive Director and the Referee Committee Chairperson on all formal correspondence regarding Cal North referee activities or initiatives.
• Referee Program
  • Oversee the development and implementation of the Game Day Facilitators program, including promotion, advertising and interfacing with clubs and participants.
  • Liaise with CNRA technical leadership to support referee development activities managed by CNRA at Cal North State Cup events, including:
    • Provide logistical support when requested.
    • Solicit engagement from DYRAs when requested.
    • Represent Cal North at Cal North State Cup events.
  • Recommend local assignors for Cal North any competitions not directly managed by CNRA.
  • Oversee the implementation of the annual State Youth Referee of the Year award, including:
    • Establish criteria for selection of the State Youth Referee of the Year.
    • Solicit District Youth Referee of the Year nominations from the DYRAs.
    • Collaborate with the Referee Committee to select the State Youth Referee of the Year winner.
  • Serve as a liaison between clubs or referee associations affiliated with Cal North and CNRA for the purpose of requesting technical support for referee seminars requested by clubs (not entry level courses).