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Lindon City

Youth Soccer Referee - Part-time

Lindon, UT · On-site

$11.07 - $16.56/hr

Non-Exempt Job SummaryUnder the supervision of the Recreation Superintendent and or Recreation Coordinator, the Youth Soccer Referee officiates games and competitions. They explain and enforce rules ...

County of Culpeper, VA

Swim Instructor

Culpeper, VA · On-site

$18.59 - $24.63/hr

Reports to the Recreation Superintendent. ***Must be available to work during the summer season, mid-May through mid-September, day, evening & weekends are required.. Working approximately 35-40 ...

County of Culpeper

Swim Instructor

Culpeper, VA

$18.59 - $24.63/hr

Reports to the Recreation Superintendent. ***Must be available to work during the summer season, mid-May through mid-September, day, evening & weekends are required.. Working approximately 35-40 ...

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Youth Soccer Referee - Seasonal Part-time

Lindon City

Lindon, UT • On-site

$11.07 - $16.56/hr

Temporary

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Youth Soccer Referee (Seasonal)
Department: Parks and Recreation
Pay Scale: $11.07 - $16.56 per hour (DOE)
FLSA Code: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Recreation Superintendent and or Recreation Coordinator, the Youth Soccer Referee officiates games and competitions. They explain and enforce rules, assess penalties, signal the start and end of games, stop play as needed and inspect sports equipment prior to the start of games. Referees are also in charge of court set up and take down.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Attend all referee trainings and work all scheduled games.
• Maintain control of game and represent Lindon Parks & Recreation in a positive manner.
• Enforce rules and safety precautions of the sport, facility and field.
• Assist participants, respond to questions and concerns.
• Court set-up and clean-up.
• Check equipment prior to game, assure all athletes are equip properly for participation.
• Maintain a safe and positive work environment.
• Notify Superintendent or Coordinator of problems and/or concerns regarding facilities, coaches, participants, equipment, coworkers and spectators.
Required Skills/Abilities
• Strong background in the specific sport, referee experience preferred.
• Knowledge of designated sport and standard rules preferred.
• Knowledge of standard safety practices.
• Must be 15 years of age or older.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, department personnel and the public.
• Ability to maintain control of players, coaches and spectators in a courteous and tactful manner.
Hiring Policy
Lindon City Corporation in an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lindon City will not base its hiring decisions on non-meritorious factors such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion. Lindon City will not refuse to hire an individual who is disabled who is capable of performing the essential requirements of the position with reasonable accommodations when they do not create undue hardship.
Hiring is conditioned upon submission to and successfully passing a drug screen and background check.

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