Seasonal - Soccer Referee

Job Description

Job Description

McMinnville Youth Soccer Referee

Officials/Referees are a big part of all sports. Love them or hate them they make the game what it is today. We have had many parents and players express their gratitude for the wonderful job performed by our officials. Getting involved in officiating gives you the opportunity to help give young athletes the same joy you did growing up and playing sports. It will also give you the opportunity to experience another side of sports.

Job Description: Youth Soccer referees are responsible for officiating scheduled soccer games coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department. Referees will be under the direction of the head referee and league supervisor. It is the referees' responsibility to enforce the rules impartially and control the contest. Referees will display self-confidence and a professional attitude while officiating a match.

Essential Duties: Arrive 15 minutes before the first game to clock in. Wear your Official shirt and bring your whistle, both are provided by the league. Be consistent when making calls during a game and appear confident in those decisions. Remember you are in control of the game from the beginning to the end. Notify the Supervisor on Duty as soon as possible if you are unable to attend due to illness or emergency. Never leave during your scheduled shift until you have informed the supervisor on duty. Report problems/suggestions/equipment issues to the direct supervisor.

Education and Experience: Experience in coaching, playing, or officiating preferred but not required .

Mental and Physical Demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these demands:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, run, and reach with hands and arms.

Pay: Uncertified referees are paid $18 an hour and certified referees are paid $22 an hour.

Games are primarily on Saturdays, but there is potential for games to be played during the week. Every referee will be guaranteed at least 4 hours a weekend. All seasonal employees are eligible to use the Milner Recreation Center for free will employed.