Youth Soccer Referee

Gurnee Park District•Gurnee, IL

1d•$21 - $31

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Must have a working knowledge of the rules of the game from either previous refereeing or playing experience
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
This position must possess a good knowledge of the game and be able to enforce and explain the rules

Nice To Haves

A minimum of a Grassroots Referee Certification is preferred, but not required to start

Responsibilities

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 field noting any deficiencies to the supervisor
Check all teams for any jewelry prior to the start of a game
Control the flow of the soccer game for the level on which they are assigned
Ensure the safety of all players during a given game
Be able to explain the rules to the players when making calls
Communicate and interact effectively with a large, diverse group of players, parents and coaches
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
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
Hand out any materials to coaches as communicated by the Athletics Supervisor
Report any red or yellow cards given during a game to the Site Supervisor or the Athletic Supervisor
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
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.