Officials Development Director
The Officials Program Director is responsible for supporting the growth, visibility, and day-to-day coordination of the FMMHA Officials Program. Reporting directly to the Referee-in-Chief, this role serves as a key liaison between officials, parents, division directors, and the referee leadership team to ensure a well-rounded, transparent, and supportive environment for officials of all levels.
Estimated Time Commitment: 20 hours per month
Travel Commitment: None
Skills and Qualities
The ideal nominee will possess the following:
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills – Demonstrates the ability to effectively engage with officials of all ages and experience levels, mentors, committee members, and other stakeholders with diplomacy and professionalism.
- Officiating and Development Experience – Brings experience in officiating and/or officiating program development, with an understanding of mentorship, training, and progressive development models. Familiarity with FMMHA operations and the local officiating environment is an asset.
- Organizational and Time Management Skills – Capable of coordinating multiple development sessions, tracking evaluations, and updating resources across the season in a timely and efficient manner.
- Adaptability and Problem-Solving – Able to respond quickly and effectively to emerging needs, scheduling challenges, and evolving developmental priorities within the officiating program.
- Leadership and Collaboration – Confident in facilitating development discussions, leading clinics and workshops, and working in close partnership with the Referee-in-Chief, senior officials, and FMMHA committees.
- Technical Proficiency – Comfortable using digital tools such as Gmail, Google Docs, spreadsheets, scheduling platforms (e.g., Arbiter), and capable of updating web content and coordinating communications through email and online resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update the Officials Development webpage with resources, clinic info, and pathway visuals.
- Develop a structured Officials Development Pathway outlining growth stages, expectations, and opportunities for new and returning officials.
- Coordinate and schedule officials development clinics, workshops, and specialty sessions (e.g., game management, rules review, video sessions).
- Organize and support the officials evaluation process, working with mentors and the Referee-in-Chief to provide consistent feedback and progression tracking.
- Collaborate with Division Directors and senior officials to support appropriate game assignments and ongoing mentorship.
- Work to secure ice and schedule professional development sessions such as power skating and off-ice training for officials.
- Reports to VP Development and works closely with the Officials Program Director. Will Sit on the Development committee and the Officials Committee
Leadership
Development
Coordination
Support
Compliance