members will mainly officiate games at Middlesbrough & York City FC Football Clubs on a Sunday morning/lunchtime under the leadership of our newly appointed Referee Development Group Director.

A referees coach will work with the selected referees, providing practical advice and tips to develop their skills with referees receiving a written report of the points discussed. 

The RDG is designed for any referee, who is aged between 15 and 35 and is fully qualified at Levels 6, 7 or Youth previously Level 8 status. We will also consider applications from those referees at ‘Trainee’ status who have refereed more than 10 games but yet to attend their final module of the FA Referee Course. 

Requirements:

• Aged between 15 - 35 and a Level 6, 7 or Y Referee (Trainee referees will be considered)
• Are capable of managing administration effectively
• Are keen, enthusiastic, dedicated and show the desire to progress within refereeing
• Attend all Referee Development Group meetings and training events (Approx.5 per season) in Middlesbrough, with occasional meetings in York
• Attend matches as appointed by the Referee Development Group Director
• Regularly officiate in local football in addition to Academy Football.
• Purchase a discounted NRCFA Referee Development Group Nike Kit package
• Have regular access to an e-mail account for regular correspondent

Anybody who is considering to apply must be aware that travelling will be required to training meetings which typically will take place on Wednesday evenings in Middlesbrough, with occasional meetings also in York.

For more information please see the document below.

If you would like to apply please download and complete the application form below and return it to Ross Joyce, Referee Development Manager via email ross.joyce@northridingfa.com or by post to: 

Ross Joyce, Referee Development Manager
RDG Application
North Riding County FA
Broughton Road
Stokesley
Middlesbrough
TS9 5NY

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 24th July 2017.