BWF Professional Referee

The BWF Professional Referee is a newly created position within the Badminton World Federation's technical officials workforce, reporting to the Head of Technical Officials. The role supports the fairness and presentation of international matches and is central to the delivery of BWF competitions. The referee works as head or deputy referee at up to twelve Grade 1 and Grade 2 tournaments each calendar year, and undertakes additional technical officials development activities for up to 50 days per year.

• Act as head or deputy referee at up to twelve tournaments within a calendar year, focused on Grade 1 and Grade 2 badminton tournaments.
• Officiate at Commercial Major Championships and World Tour tournaments, primarily concentrated on Super 1000 and Super 750 levels.
• Undertake additional activities for up to 50 days per year in support of the technical officials workforce.
• Contribute to training, workshops and meetings towards technical officials development.
• Provide support at Grade 3 tournaments.
• Assist with the development and review of BWF educational resources.
• Assist BWF Working Groups, such as the Time Clock System and regulatory reviews.
• Support the BWF Referee Panel with appraisals as required.
• Mentor other technical officials, sharing skills and experience to help improve the quality of the workforce.
• Carry out other duties as determined.

• Must be a Badminton World Federation fully qualified Referee.

• Ideally a minimum of five years' experience as a qualified referee.

• Not located at BWF headquarters; the role is focused on tournament attendance and remote work, with agreed periods of meetings at BWF headquarters.
• Flexible working hours across the year at tournaments, including travel and work during weekends and evenings.

• Normal reimbursement of expenses while on BWF assignment, including daily allowance and insurance coverage.
• Initial three-year appointment with regular reviews and renewal options after this time.