Assistant Referee Coach

Professional Game Match Officials Limited

Organisation: Professional Game Match Officials Limited
Salary: Competitive
Location: England
Contract type: Fixed Term
Closing date: 18 July 2025
Job Description: As we enter a new season, we are looking for an empathetic and supportive Assistant Referee Coach to join the team. We’d love to hear from you if:

• Recognised qualification/development programme in Coaching/Mentoring (LMA, EMCC, ILM, UEFA, UKCC etc) or the commitment to achieve this within 2 years of appointment.
• Experience of providing coaching support and guidance within a high-performance environment.
• Understanding of contemporary football tactics, methods and approaches that could be applied to Match Official performance.
• Understanding of how coaching support integrates with the overall development of elite sports performers.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of current approaches to coaching and refereeing, together with an understanding of the interpersonal skills needed to deliver effective coaching.
• Understanding of how to use reflective practice to inform future session planning.
• Understanding of the resilience required by Match Officials and the ability to provide coaching support in relation to individual needs.
• Evidence of well-developed interpersonal & communication skills to foster positive coaching relationships and manage an effective coaching process.
• The ability to support the analysis of performance and develop and track actionable outcomes.
• Effective questioning and active listening skills to promote understanding, learning and problem solving.
• Excellent organisational skills with a systematic approach to planning and delivery.
• Evidence of a developmental mindset with a curious approach to acquiring new skills and experiences that can be applied to develop and deliver innovative coaching practice.
• Proactive lifestyle management to prioritise time and maintain an effective coaching support service.

What you can expect to be involved in
Delivery of coaching support
• Individual and/or small group support pre, and post-match day in line with the Match Officials individual Development Action Plan
• Lead/contribute to the post-match performance debrief process in line with the Key Performance Characteristics of a high performing Match Official
• Provide holistic support and guidance to Match Officials away from match day, during regular progress reviews
• Support and encourage regular self-assessment of a Match Official’s progress across all areas of the holistic performance assessment
• Contribute towards the planning, delivery and review of coaching support at group meetings in line with the training curriculum, including on field practical sessions as required
Contributing to the multi-disciplinary support team
• Providing feedback to the multidisciplinary team Match Official review process (incorporating technical, tactical & performance support)
• Engage with PGMOL support colleagues to ensure the Match Officials are provided the appropriate sports science support
• Engage with colleagues from across PGMOL groups to provide progress updates on Match Officials
Digital coaching engagement
• Engagement with MOAS/Match Review to provide ongoing feedback and coaching support
• Contribute to the development of online technical resources
Engaging with professional coach development
• Working with the Professional Coaching Workforce Development Manager and Coach Developer team to deliver an individual Development Action Plan
• Attending coaching team meetings and wider coach development opportunities as defined by the individual Developmental Action Plan

Safeguarding
PGMOL is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be subject to any relevant security checks as required.

About PGMOL
PGMOL is entering a new and exciting era as we strive to continue enhancing refereeing standards. PGMOL manage and develop the 600 match officials operating in the elite game in England and are building a broader, highly-skilled workforce to provide the best possible wrap-around support available to aid officials’ performance for the benefit of the game.

We are a workplace that strives to be diverse and reflective of the populations we serve, therefore we welcome applications from everyone. As an organisation, we actively promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion to ensure everyone can bring their unique identities and the best version of themselves to PGMOL.

If you have any requirements in respect of the interview or recruitment process, please mention this during your application.
How to apply: For more information and to apply, please click here: https://pgmol.pinpointhq.com/postings/90c09826-feaf-4a1f-a766-2eaa582ec619?utm_medium=direct&utm_source=UK+Sport