Soccer Official

SOCCER OFFICIAL City of Salina, Kansas Parks & Recreation / Athletics Part-Time · Intermittent The role of a Soccer Official position offers an exciting & challenging opportunity to preside over soccer games, ensuring that the thrill of the sport remains both safe & fair for everyone involved. It adds immense value by fostering an environment where young players learn teamwork, sportsmanship, & perseverance while interacting with the local community. This role is not just about officiating; it's about being a pivotal part of Salina's community spirit, encouraging active lifestyles & uniting residents through the love of soccer. Duties: Presides over soccer games & enforces the rules at recreational or competitive events. Maintains concentration on the game & reacts quickly to rule violations. Keeps track of time & calls for halftime or any other breaks in play. Makes sure that the field is safe for play including checking for holes, ruts, or other hazards on the field. Makes sure that all players are familiar with the rules of the game & enforces penalties for violations. Calls fouls & misconduct on players, coaches, or spectators. Assigns penalties for infractions, misconduct, & injuries, as needed. Determines whether a kick should be retaken due to an infraction such as an offside violation or an illegal kick. Determines whether a goal has been scored, whether there was a violation on the play, & signaling a score or a violation. Recognizes when an injury requires that a player be removed from the field or when a player appears to be in pain but is able to continue playing. Makes calls regarding whose ball it is when the ball goes out of bounds as well as offside. Uses a flag or hand gesture to signal calls such as offside & possession of the ball. Administers basic first aid, if needed. Responds in emergency situations within scope of training. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Education: Eighth grade graduate. CPR & First Aid certifications desired. Experience: Knowledgeable in the game of soccer. Previous officiating experience & working with children preferred, but not required. Requirements: Must be fourteen (14) years of age or older. This is a non-driving position. Must pass background checks. Hours: Works primarily evenings & weekends. Part-time, flexible hours. Fourteen (14) year olds may be scheduled to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from June 1 to Labor Day. Pay DOQ EOE: $24.00-28.00/game. Application Deadline: Until filled Important: To be considered, a fully complete application for employment is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gulfshoresal