[Hiring] Regional Refereeing Lead @UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 1

Role Description

The Regional Refereeing Lead – Northeast leads U.S. Soccer’s refereeing development activity across the Northeast region and serves as the primary link between U.S. Soccer’s national refereeing strategy and regional delivery.

• Works closely with State Referee Committees, local referee organizations, competition partners, referee coaches, and other regional stakeholders.
• Strengthens referee development and supports consistent delivery of national programs.
• Provides a visible and connected U.S. Soccer presence across the region.
• Engages with State Referee Committees serving Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York East, New York West, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
• Supports the regional delivery of national refereeing programs across education, coaching, evaluation, referee safety, talent identification, and development.
• Leads the regional delivery of R90+ and ensures effective connection to the wider referee development pathway.
• Builds strong relationships across the region and supports State Referee Committees and local organizations in implementing national priorities.
• Coordinates referees, coaches, and development activity across matches, coaching touchpoints, assessments, and regional events.
• Contributes to talent identification and progression by providing performance insight, observations, and recommendations.
• Ensures regional delivery aligns with national standards while shaping how national programs evolve.
• Acts as U.S. Soccer’s refereeing voice in the Northeast, explaining national direction clearly and maintaining trust and credibility.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering referee development or coaching within a structured pathway at state, national, or professional level.
• Strong understanding of the IFAB Laws of the Game and referee performance standards.
• Experience observing and supporting match officials in live match environments.
• Experience implementing and coordinating development programs across multiple organizations or regions.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build alignment across a regional structure.
• Strong operational skills, including planning, prioritization, and delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Ability to interpret performance information to support development and identification decisions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work across technical, operational, and leadership groups.
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to operate in evolving environments and build structure where needed.
• Willingness to travel regionally and work in live competition environments.

Requirements

• Experience working within a national referee development system.
• Experience using video analysis and performance tracking tools.
• Experience supporting or contributing to talent identification and advancement processes.
• Experience working with volunteer coach networks.
• Background as a high-level referee or referee coach.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package.
• Casual work environment.
• Inclusive culture.
• Atmosphere for professional development.