HOW TO BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR
There are a number of steps one must take to become an OSA Certified Instructor. Those steps are:
§ Submit an application and resume (soccer related) when the call for applications is made from the OSA
§ Meet the requirements set by the OSA to be an instructor
§ Attend the training session hosted by the OSA
§ Get evaluated twice by OSA Instructor Evaluators, either at the in-service training session or while teaching a session at an OSA Referee Certification course (will be set by the OSA)
Requirements to apply;
§ Must be of have been a minimum a District referee for 5 years
§ Must have a minimum 5 years referee experience
§ Preferred (but not mandatory) to have instructing background
If you are interested to become an instructor keep an eye on your RefCentre emails, and this website for announcement regarding course dates.
The OSA may not host new instructor training course every year. When they will information will be posted on the website with information on how to apply
INSTRUCTOR RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Recertification of instructors will happen every two years and will be based on the following:
- Instructors having instructed a minimum of 4 courses at the accredited level (within two years);
- Attendance at the bi-annual in-service training; when required by the OSA
- An evaluation of instruction by The Canadian Soccer Association or Provincial Association to the standard determined by The Canadian Soccer Association.
WHAT AN INSTRUCTOR IS ELIGIBLE TO DO
Provincial Instructor Provincial Upgrading courses
Regional Upgrading courses
Mini and Entry Level courses
On-going education sessions for referees up to Provincial Referees
District Instructor Mini & Entry Level referee courses
On-going education sessions for referees up to District Level Referees