Refereeing Development Intern

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UEFA invites applications for a fixed-term Refereeing Development Intern in Nyon (up to one day remote per week) from 6 July to 9 October 2026, with a 28 June deadline. The role supports the Refereeing Services unit during the summer qualification period and helps organise referee training courses. You will request travel and accommodation in UEFA’s platform for the remaining eight courses, coordinate Macron kit and sponsorship with Marketing, arrange pre-matchday visits by the Referees Committee to 36 Champions League clubs (dates, flights, hotels, reimbursements), and assist on-site at up to ten courses. Requirements: proficient English, advanced MS Office, willingness to relocate to Switzerland or nearby France. Tip: tailor your CV to highlight project coordination, logistics, vendor liaison and multi-course event management, and show you thrive in fast paced environments.

Job information
Division/Unit: Refereeing/Refereeing Services
Contract type: Fixed-term (3 months)
Location: Nyon (up to one day per week working from home)
Start date: 06.07.2026
End date: 09.10.2026
Application deadline: 28.06.2026

Main goal

The Refereeing Development Intern will support the Refereeing Services unit during the busy summer period when qualifying matches for all UEFA competitions take place and assist colleagues organising numerous referee training courses.

Key responsibilities

• Requesting all travel and accommodation in UEFA's dedicated platform for the eight remaining refereeing courses in 2026
• Coordinating sponsorship activities and the provision of kit from supplier Macron with Marketing
• Organising pre-matchday visits of representatives of the UEFA Referees Committee to the 36 clubs participating in the UEFA Champions League, including liaising with the representatives and the Club Competitions Project team to select dates, booking flights and accommodation and following up on the reimbursement of expenses
• Supporting colleagues on-site at up to ten referee training courses

Requirements

Languages:

• English: Proficient

Other requirements:

- MS Office: Advanced

- Relocation to Switzerland/neighbouring France is expected

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