Instructor Upgrade Requirements

2002

 

Associate Instructor

 

Course Pre-Requisite

 

None

 

Upgrade Requirements

 

Successful completion of 16-hour Associate Referee Instructor Course and demonstrate competence in presenting prepared lesson plans.  Minimum passing grade of 85 on the Referee Entry Test.

 

Re-certification Requirement

 

Attend a Law change or interpretation clinic annually; which may be one presented for Referees.  Complete in-service instructor training as directed by the SDI.

 

Referee Instructor

 

Course Pre-Requisite

 

Grade 7 Referee or above for at least 2 years preferred. Attained level of Grade 9 Instructor.

 

Upgrade Requirements

 

Successful observation in classroom by State Instructor and successful completion of the 24-hour ITIP Referee Instructor Course.  Minimum passing grade of 85 on the State Referee Entry Test.

 

Re-certification Requirement

 

Attend a Law change or interpretation clinic annually; which may be one presented for Referees.  Complete in-service instructor training as directed by the SDI.

 

State Referee Instructor

 

Course Pre-Requisite

 

Grade 6 Referee or above for at least 2 years preferred. Attained the level of Grade 7 Referee Instructor.

 

Upgrade Requirements

 

Successful observation in classroom by State Instructor and successful completion of 24-hour Train the Trainer Course and 24-hour Increasing Instructor Effectiveness Course.  Minimum passing grade of 85 on the National Referee Entry Test.

 

Re-certification Requirement

 

Attend a Law change or interpretation clinic annually; which may be one presented for Referees.  Complete in-service instructor training as directed by the SDI.

 

National Referee Instructor

 

Course Pre-Requisite

 

Active for 1 year as a grade 5 Instructor.  Refereed at the highest levels of the game. National or International Panel personnel having held that status for at least 3 years are principal candidates.

 

 Upgrade Requirements

 

Must have completed Associate, Referee, State Instructor course work as well as 2 National Instructor Modules or 1 Module and a Special Project. Appointments made by the USSF National Program for Referee Development Office, by invitation.

 

Re-certification Requirement

 

As determined by the National Program for Referee Development Office.

 

National Referee Instructor Trainer

 

Course Pre-Requisite

 

Active for 1 year as a grade 5 Instructor.  Candidates must have demonstrated a high level of referee skill and a comprehensive knowledge of the Laws of the Game.

 

 Upgrade Requirements

 

Must have completed Associate, Referee, State Instructor course work as well as all available National Instructor Modules and a Special Project. Appointments made by the USSF National Program for Referee Development Office.

 

Re-certification Requirement

 

As determined by the National Program for Referee Development Office.