Recreation Worker - Youth Sports Referee

Job Description

Job Description

Recreation Worker - Youth Sports Referee

The Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department operates Youth Sports programs to provide children with an opportunity to learn and focus on fundamentals in a fun, competitive, and safe environment. We are currently seeking Referees for Flag Football in the fall and basketball in the winter.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Athletic Program Supervisor, the Youth Sports Referee is responsible for officiating games for the City of Falls Church Youth Flag Football and/or Youth Basketball program.

  General Responsibilities:

  Referees are expected to officiate youth games, keeping participants safe and games under control. This position also requires referees to act professionally and serve as a role model for the participants. Referees need to be able to communicate with adult coaches, ensure that games are running on time, and enforce the rules of the game.

  Qualifications:

• Must be at least 14 years of age.
• Must have familiarity with the rules of the sport and learn the modified rules implemented in our program(s).
• Must be able to effectively communicate with coaches and players.
• Must be able to remain calm and decisive in a competitive atmosphere.
• Must have the ability to run and keep pace with the flow of the game.
• Ensure the safety of all players during games.
• Preference to candidates with current First Aid, CPR.

Hours: Vary based upon which sport incumbent is assigned to. Flag Football games run on Saturday afternoons in the fall from (approximately) 1:30pm to 6:30pm. Youth Basketball games run on evenings & weekends throughout the week.

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  Salary: $16.28 per hour, part-time seasonal position, no benefits. See for additional information.

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