Job Posting
$25-$35 per hour
Seasonal variable hours
Job Summary:
Represents and maintains the standards of the Recreation Department by officiating, refereeing and/or supervising/scoring adult sports leagues in a professional manner.
Typical Job Duties:
Field and Equipment Preparation:
- Transport soccer equipment to the field and ensure proper setup before games, including goals, nets, cones, and boundary markings.
- Confirm field conditions are safe and ready for play.
Roster Management:
- Collect and verify team rosters before each game, ensuring all players have signed and updated their information.
Game Officiating/Referee:
- Serve as the on-field official, enforcing league rules while promoting fair play, sportsmanship, and a fun atmosphere for all participants.
- Make consistent and impartial calls during game play.
Rule Clarification and Inquiries:
- Respond to participant questions regarding game rules, procedures, and any concerns that arise during the event.
- Provide clear explanations to promote understanding and a positive experience.
Conflict Resolution:
- Direct appropriate player behavior and settle disputes on the field in a calm and professional manner.
- Enforce the league's zero-tolerance policy for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Record Keeping and Communication:
- Accurately record game scores, significant incidents, and attendance.
- Submit nightly game results and any notable occurrences to the program supervisor promptly.
Administrative Support:
- Officiate games, keep score, clarify and enforce game rules, and administer league policies as needed to ensure smooth operations.
- Step in as a timekeeper or substitute supervisor in the absence of a referee.
Required Experience:
Must possess a solid understanding of soccer rules and gameplay, either through prior officiating experience, participation in organized soccer, or equivalent experience in sports programming.
Preferred Experience:
Previous experience officiating/scorekeeping sports leagues. Certification from governing body in applicable sport (i.e. USSF Soccer Referee)