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Gurnee Park District

Youth Soccer Referee

Gurnee, IL · On-site

$21 - $31/hr

Referee must attend a mandatory referee meeting/training prior to the start of a season * Arrive at your scheduled game 15 minutes early to meet the teams and also perform a visual inspection of the ...

The Bay Club Company

Referee

Mill Creek, WA · On-site

GENERAL SUMMARY Arena Sports Referees are an essential part of what makes us great. They provide a safe, fun, friendly, and structured environment for League players, helping to ensure a great ...

City of South Lake Tahoe, CA

Referee

South Lake Tahoe, CA · On-site

$20.27 - $25.87/hr

Continuous Description The City of South Lake Tahoe is currently seeking referees to assist with the following leagues. The estimated hours are 24 - 32 hours per league. Youth Basketball Saturdays ...

Rappahannock Area YMCA

REFEREE

Falmouth, VA · On-site

Referees will support the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Gurnee Park District

Youth Soccer Referee

Gurnee, IL · On-site

$21 - $31/hr

Referee must attend a mandatory referee meeting/training prior to the start of a season * Arrive at your scheduled game 15 minutes early to meet the teams and also perform a visual inspection of the ...

YMCA

REFEREE

Falmouth, VA · On-site

Referees will support the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Exos

Referee

Malvern, PA

As a Referee you will: * Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed * Judge performances in sporting competitions ...

YMCA

Referee - Brown Family YMCA

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · On-site

Referee 1 Referee for sports involving youth ages 2-8 years old, no experience required, must be over the age of 16. Referee 2 Referee for sports involving youth ages 9-17 years old, 2+ years of ...

The Bay Club Company

Referee

Seattle, WA · On-site

GENERAL SUMMARY Arena Sports Referees are an essential part of what makes us great. They provide a safe, fun, friendly, and structured environment for League players, helping to ensure a great ...

River Crossing YMCA

Basketball Referee

Flemington, NJ · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Basketball Referee Flemington, NJ | Fall Season, Part Time, Hourly | Wednesdays: 6pm -9pm & Saturdays: 9am - 12pm | $18 - $22 per hour Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with ...

The Bay Club Company

Referee

Seattle, WA · On-site

GENERAL SUMMARY Arena Sports Referees are an essential part of what makes us great. They provide a safe, fun, friendly, and structured environment for League players, helping to ensure a great ...

The Bay Club Company

Referee

WA · On-site

GENERAL SUMMARY Arena Sports Referees are an essential part of what makes us great. They provide a safe, fun, friendly, and structured environment for League players, helping to ensure a great ...

Ripken Baseball, Inc.

Soccer Referee

Manteca, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The Soccer Referee is responsible for enforcing the rules of the game during matches in a fair, consistent, and professional manner. This role is located at our Big League Dreams Manteca location and ...

The Bay Club Company

Referee

Redmond, WA · On-site

GENERAL SUMMARY Arena Sports Referees are an essential part of what makes us great. They provide a safe, fun, friendly, and structured environment for League players, helping to ensure a great ...

Deuce Pub & Pit

Volleyball Referee

Columbia, MO

$15/hr

Volleyball Referee - Part Time Deuce + Hartsburg Grand | [City, State] Join our dynamic team at Deuce + Hartsburg Grand as a Volleyball Referee! In this part-time role, you'll be an integral part of ...

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Basketball Referee

Flemington, NJ

$18 - $22/hr

Basketball Referee Flemington, NJ | Fall Season, Part Time, Hourly | Wednesdays: 6pm -9pm & Saturdays: 9am - 12pm | $18 - $22 per hour Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with ...

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Youth Soccer Referee

Youth Soccer Referee

Gurnee Park District

Gurnee, IL • On-site

$21 - $31/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Under the direction and supervision of the Athletics Supervisor, the youth soccer referee will be responsible for following and enforcing league rules as they pertain to the different grade levels of soccer. They will also be responsible for maintaining the flow of the games and ensuring the safety of all participants.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Referee must attend a mandatory referee meeting/training prior to the start of a season
  2. Arrive at your scheduled game 15 minutes early to meet the teams and also perform a visual inspection of the field noting any deficiencies to the supervisor
  3. Check all teams for any jewelry prior to the start of a game
  4. Control the flow of the soccer game for the level on which they are assigned
  5. Ensure the safety of all players during a given game
  6. Be able to explain the rules to the players when making calls
  7. Communicate and interact effectively with a large, diverse group of players, parents and coaches
  8. Resolve any on-field issues between players, coaches or parents that are within your capability or comfort level when they happen; Any issues that cannot be resolved by the referee will be immediately communicated to the Site Supervisor and/or Athletic Supervisor
  9. Report/recap any incidents or problems with players, coaches or parents that happened during assigned games to the Site Supervisor and/or the Athletic Supervisor
  10. Hand out any materials to coaches as communicated by the Athletics Supervisor
  11. Report any red or yellow cards given during a game to the Site Supervisor or the Athletic Supervisor
  12. At the end of the day the referee will pick up all of the corner flags and bring them to the designated storage area after the last game

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position could require you to work some weeknight evenings for re-scheduled games due to cancellations for inclement weather. Referees must supply their own whistle, stopwatch and referee shirt in a color that is not blue or yellow.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience: Must have a working knowledge of the rules of the game from either previous refereeing or playing experience
  • Skills: Ability to communicate effectively via e-mail, phone and in person with direct supervisor; They must also be able to communicate with a large diverse group of people participating in the soccer leagues with various ages
  • Certifications: A minimum of a Grassroots Referee Certification is preferred, but not required to start
  • Competencies: This position must possess a good knowledge of the game and be able to enforce and explain the rules

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position will require an employee to be on their feet for a majority of their shift in different types of weather. During the time on their feet the employee will experience different levels of exertion depending on the grade level they are officiating. At certain points in a season a referee might have to lift a box up to 25 lbs to hand out different items to teams or coaches, mainly coaches plaques.

We believe in taking care of our team and supporting our members both professionally and personally. As a valued addition to our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package dependent on your role. Check out our offeringshere.

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