Sr. Manager, Officiating

Overview

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is one of the fastest-growing professional sports leagues in the U.S., powered by 16 clubs and a deep roster of the world's best players, and built on record-shattering fan, media and commercial growth. Now in its 13th season, the league's momentum continues to accelerate, with viewership and attendance numbers growing rapidly, social media fandom on the rise, team valuations massively increasing and new top sponsors investing in the NWSL brand.

This unprecedented growth in audience, media reach, and franchise value reflects the NWSL's expanding fan base and increasing dominance in the sports-media landscape and popular culture. The future of the NWSL is now - and we're looking for world-class talent like you to help us continue the momentum.

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Manager, Officiating to join our Sporting team. This critical role will be instrumental in supporting the overall management, development, and administration of the match officials working in the NWSL, ensuring the highest standards of fairness, consistency, and professionalism are maintained across the league.

Program Administration & Logistics

• Manage the day-to-day operations of matters related to officiating, including liaising with PRO management on issues of scheduling, travel, and the assignment of match officials.
• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for PRO management with respect to communicating assignments, logistics, and league directives.
• Collaborate with the NWSL Operations team to ensure seamless operational support for all on-field and technological aspects of officiating.

Training, Development, and Evaluation

• Attend the annual PRO Pre-Season Referee Camp and any in-person or virtual training sessions/camps.
• Assist in the delivery of pre-season education sessions for all NWSL technical staffs and players at all NWSL clubs prior to the commencement of the regular season.
• Watch and evaluate the performances of the match officials for each game of the Regular Season and Playoffs.
• Meet with PRO management on a weekly basis to share the official assessment scores, review key incidents, and provide NWSL's evaluation of the match officials for each match round.
• Support the creation and distribution of training materials, video clips, and educational content derived from NWSL matches for ongoing official development.
• Monitor match official performance trends and provide data-driven feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Manage and maintain a database that calculates refereeing performance, capturing and assessing key in-game moments and consequential decisions.
• Serve as the NWSL liaison with US Soccer, linking with their Refereeing Department and representing the NWSL in technical and operational conversations.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across the domestic and international landscape as it relates to refereeing and officiating, including (but not limited to) PRO, US Soccer, Concacaf, FIFA, and the IFAB.
• Deliver regular reporting on in-game officiating performance to NWSL leadership, providing insights and recommendations on improvements and needed interventions.

• Act as a key liaison between the League Office, NWSL clubs, and PRO on matters related to game operations and officiating.
• Manage communication related to the NWSL Game Report system, ensuring timely and accurate submission of post-match documentation.
• Manage communication related to the club's match official evaluation system.
• Assist in the preparation of materials and presentations for the NWSL Competition Committee regarding officiating matters.
• Ensure full compliance with the IFAB Laws of the Game, FIFA VAR Protocol, and all NWSL Competition Rules and Regulations.

What You Will Bring

• Experience:
  
  7+ years of professional experience in sports operations, competition management, or officiating administration, preferably within a professional soccer league or high-level collegiate environment.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Deep and current knowledge of the IFAB…