OSA Assessor Certification Program

OSA Assessor Certification Program
Updated (December 19th, 2008)

Current Situation

In accordance with the new CSA Regulations all current assessors across the country were required to be retrained on the new CSA Assessment Program prior to the 2008 outdoor season. During March and April of 2008, 141 assessors in the province were recertified as OSA Assessors under the new program. Throughout the 2008 season, assessors were required to submit to the OSA a minimum of 2 completed assessments for evaluation. This was an ongoing process throughout the summer and feedback was provided to the majority of assessors throughout the season. At the conclusion of the year, every assessor was evaluated and re-classified as either a Provincial, Regional, or District Assessor.

Moving Forward

With the re-certification of assessors complete, the OSA will be hosting Basic Assessor Courses in April and May of 2009 for new assessors. If you are interested in attending the Basic Assessor Course, please read the following information:

Requirements to Apply

Must have refereed as a Class 3 Referee or above for a minimum of 5 years.
Must have a minimum of 10 years experience as a referee.
Strong communication skills and command of the English language.
Proficiency with Email, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel is mandatory.

What is involved in becoming an Assessor

Attend Basic Assessor Course (1 day course, 7-8 hours of instruction)
At end of course, each participant must write an exam.
Those who pass the exam will be required to submit 2 assessments to the OSA for evaluation. If these assessments are deemed to be at an appropriate level, the assessor will be classified as a District Assessor.

Course Locations

The locations of courses will be determined by the geographic location of the accepted applicants.
Applicants will be notified in February as to the status of their application, and if accepted, the location of the course they are to attend.

How to Apply

Complete the attached 2009 Assessor Application Form.
Along with the application form, applicants must submit a resume outlining both their referee and professional backgrounds.
All applications must be submitted via email to Greg Carr (gcarr@soccer.on.ca) prior to March 1st, 2009.

Levels of Assessors and Promotion Criteria

District Assessors: Assessors who have completed the Basic Assessor Course and provided, for evaluation by the Provincial Association, a minimum of two assessments completed at the district level, which meets the standard as determined by The Canadian Soccer Association.

Regional Assessors: Assessors, who have completed a minimum of 2 consecutive years as a District Assessor, attended In-service training, and whose assessments, having been evaluated by the Provincial Association, meet the standard as determined by The Canadian Soccer Association.

Provincial Assessors: Assessors, who have completed a minimum of 2 consecutive years as a Regional Assessor, attended In-service training, and whose assessments, having been evaluated by the Provincial Association, meet the standard as determined by The Canadian Soccer Association.

National Assessors: Assessors who satisfy the criteria established by The Canadian Soccer Association from time to time, following nomination by the Provincial Association to The Canadian Soccer Association, and those Assessors who satisfy the criteria, established by The Canadian Soccer Association for outstanding ability as determined by The Canadian Soccer Association.

Recertification of Assessors

Recertification of assessors will happen every two years and will be based on the following:

Assessor having completed a minimum of 8 assessments each year at the accredited level;
Attendance at the bi-annual in-service training;
Evaluation of assessments by The Canadian Soccer Association or Provincial Association to the standard determined by The Canadian Soccer Association.

What each level Assessor is eligible to do

Provincial Assessor	Provincial Referee - Maintenance Assessments
	Upgrading Regional Referee - upgrading Assessments
	Regional Referee - Maintenance Assessments
	Upgrading District Referee - upgrading Assessments Upgrading Provincial Referee - upgrading Assessments (Designated Provincial Assessors only)
Regional Assessor	Regional Referee - Maintenance Assessments
	Upgrading District Referee - upgrading Assessments Regional Referee - upgrading Assessments (Designated Regional Assessors only)
District Assessor	District Referees Assessments (training purposes) Upgrading District Referee - upgrading Assessments (Designated District Assessors only)

Previous Updates on the Assessor Certification Program

March 20, 2008

For more information on the Assessor Certification Program please contact Greg Carr at gcarr@soccer.on.ca.

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