Sr. Manager, Officiating National Women's Soccer League

About the Opportunity

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is one of the fastest-growing professional sports leagues in the U.S., powered by 16 clubs and a deep roster of the world’s best players, and built on record‑shattering fan, media and commercial growth. Now in its 13th season, the league’s momentum continues to accelerate, with viewership and attendance numbers growing rapidly, social media fandom on the rise, team valuations massively increasing and new top sponsors investing in the NWSL brand.

This unprecedented growth in audience, media reach, and franchise value reflects the NWSL’s expanding fan base and increasing dominance in the sports‑media landscape and popular culture. The future of the NWSL is now – and we’re looking for world‑class talent like you to help us continue the momentum.

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is seeking a highly experienced and detail‑oriented Senior Manager, Officiating to join our Sporting team. This critical role will be instrumental in supporting the overall management, development, and administration of the NWSL’s officiating program, ensuring the highest standards of fairness, consistency, and professionalism are maintained across the league.

• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the NWSL officiating program, including scheduling, travel, and assignment of referees, assistant referees, and video assistant referees (VAR).
• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for NWSL match officials, communicating assignments, logistics, and league directives effectively.
• Oversee the contract management, compensation, and expense reporting process for all assigned match officials.
• Collaborate with the NWSL Operations team to ensure seamless operational support for all on‑field and technological aspects of officiating.

• Assist in the development and execution of the annual NWSL Pre‑Season Referee Camp and in‑season training sessions.
• Assist in the delivery of pre‑season education sessions for all NWSL technical staffs and players at all NWSL clubs prior to the commencement of the regular season.
• Coordinate the official evaluation and assessment program for match officials, including working with assessor teams and maintaining detailed performance records.
• Support the creation and distribution of training materials, video clips, and educational content derived from NWSL matches for ongoing official development.
• Monitor match official performance trends and provide data‑driven feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Manage and maintain a database that calculates refereeing performance, capturing and assessing key in‑game moments and consequential decisions.
• Serve as the NWSL liaison with USSF, linking with their refereeing and officiating department and representing the NWSL in technical and operational conversations.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across the domestic and international landscape as it relates to refereeing and officiating, including (but not limited to) PRO, USSF, Concacaf, FIFA, and IFAB.
• Deliver regular reporting on in‑game officiating performance to NWSL leadership, providing insights and recommendations on improvements and needed interventions.

• Act as a key liaison between the League Office, NWSL clubs, and the match officials on matters related to game operations and officiating.
• Manage communication related to the NWSL Game Report system, ensuring timely and accurate submission of post‑match documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of materials and presentations for the NWSL Competition Committee regarding officiating matters.
• Ensure full compliance with the IFAB Laws of the Game and all NWSL Competition Rules and Regulations.

• Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in sports operations, competition management, or officiating administration, preferably within a professional soccer league or high‑level collegiate environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Technical…