Join The Referee Advocates Team!

Be a Leader. Build Confidence. Change the Game.

Thanks for your interest in becoming a Cohort Lead!

This form should take about 10–15 minutes to complete.

Your responses help us understand your experience and fit within TRA’s mentorship programs.

🔒 All information is kept confidential and used only for selection and onboarding purposes.

Before You Apply

Please make sure you’ve read through the job description carefully before submitting your application.

Job Description

TRA Cohort Lead Application

Section 1: Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone *

Email *

City *

State *

Are you currently a USSF-certified referee? *

If no, when were you last certified? (MM/YY) *

Are you currently a USSF-certified referee mentor? *

How many years of referee mentor experience do you have (formal or informal)? *

Section 2: Referee Experience

Please summarize your officiating experience (levels, leagues, age groups, etc.). *

Describe your most rewarding experience as a referee. What made it meaningful? *

What do you see as the biggest challenges referees face today? *

How do you approach giving feedback to referees after a challenging game? *

Section 3: Mentorship & Leadership

Why are you interested in becoming a Cohort Lead (Referee Advocate) with TRA? *

How would you describe your leadership or mentoring style? *

What does “development-first” mean to you in the context of refereeing? *

Give an example of how you’ve helped someone build confidence or improve a skill. *

How do you handle conflict or disagreement constructively (with referees, coaches, or parents)? *

What age group do you most enjoy supporting and mentoring? *

Section 5: Reflection

What impact do you hope to have as a Cohort Lead within TRA’s referee development network? *

In your opinion, what makes a good referee mentor? *

What do you need from TRA to be successful in this position? *

Please describe any resources, training, or support that would help you perform your best

Is there anything else you’d like us to know about your background, experience, or motivation for joining TRA? *

Important Note *

I understand that, if selected, I will be required to complete a background check as part of The Referee Advocates’ onboarding process, and that my role is contingent upon successful completion of this screening.

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