Head of Refereeing Women

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Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz FIFA Vollzeit
Head of Refereeing Women

Application Deadline: 20 June 2024

Department: Professional Football

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Zurich

DescriptionAs an organizer of major and prestigious sports events globally, we are pioneers in the sports and events sector.

Join our team and contribute to our impactful mission.

THE ROLEHere are your main responsibilities:
  • Lead the Women's Referee program towards the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 by overseeing all tournaments, seminars, and necessary activities to prepare for this crucial FIFA competition.
  • Establish, allocate budget, and execute a plan for Women's Referee Development.
  • Supervise team members on all relevant issues.
  • Collaborate with the Technology Resource team to create Educational Material for Development projects (such as Regional Instructors Courses, MA Courses, etc.).
  • Assist the Director of Refereeing with administrative duties in cooperation with the Head of Refereeing Administration when required.
YOUR PROFILEWe put in a lot of effort at FIFA.
We are committed, ambitious, and forward-thinking.


And we always uphold our core values.

For every position, we look for skilled individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset and a global perspective.

The specific skills we need for this role include:
  • Minimum of 5+ years' experience as a female FIFA referee or assistant referee with involvement as a match official at least one FIFA Women's World Cup.
  • Thorough understanding and knowledge of soccer.
  • Extensive experience as a FIFA Referee, Confederation, or FIFA instructor.
  • Capability to devise strategic plans (both short and long-term) for referee development.
  • Passion for nurturing female referees, understanding their unique challenges.
  • Trustworthy, tactful, with exceptional communication and teaching abilities.
  • Inspirational and motivating leadership style.

PERKS & BENEFITSThe greatest reward of working at FIFA is the opportunity to contribute to the beautiful game and create something of significance.

In addition to this privilege, we also provide additional perks and benefits:
  • Health and fitness: Regular football sessions suitable for all skill levels, plus an on-site gym.
  • Remote work: Up to two days of remote work per week if job requirements allow, along with a remote work stipend for all employees.
  • Language courses: Available to all team members to support personal and professional growth.
  • Continuous education: We value your development and promote internal career growth, offering various training and educational opportunities to support it.
  • Retirement plan: Flexible retirement benefits with generous contributions from the employer.
  • Assistance with relocation: A dedicated team will assist with your relocation needs.
  • Environmental sustainability: We encourage the use of public transport for all employees.
  • Annual leave: Foster a healthy work-life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
  • Volunteering: Extend your impact beyond your regular duties and build camaraderie with colleagues through volunteer work with our partners.


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