Under the direction of the Facility Manager, the Soccer Referee officiates soccer for league play. 

Essential Job Duties:

1. Officiate assigned games for league play.
2. Always conduct oneself professionally.
3. Ensure guidelines, rules and sportsmanship are enforced.
4. Report any field/court problems to site supervisor or Facility Manager.
5. Report any problems with captains, coaches, players, parents or spectators to site supervisor or Facility Manager.
6. Ensure safety of staff, participants and spectators and check equipment and playing are for safety hazards.
7. The official will arrive at scheduled time and work until all tasks are completed.
8. The official will talk with each coach or captain before the game and review any ground rules, unusual circumstances or local facility hazards.
9. The official will ensure all players are in proper uniform including required protective gear.
10. The official will remain unbiased while officiating a contest and will avoid verbal contact with spectators.
11. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a City Parks and Recreation Department
• Thorough knowledge of rules, officiating techniques and responsibilities.
• Previous officiating experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate, be courteous and cooperate with other staff members and the public.

Ability to:

• Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively
• Work independently or with other official(s) on assigned games/matches.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Work Environment:

• Outdoor recreational facilities, exposure to weather, irregular work hours;
• Periods of mobility with light and heavy physical activity.
• Frequent exposure to heat, cold and wet/humid conditions; continual field work; moderate mental effort is required daily; moderate mental pressure exists due to exposure to interpersonal conflicts; moderate physical exertion is present because of running with the game if necessary.

Physical Activities:

• Ability to effectively interact with other individuals;
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, grasp and turn objects;
• Ability to climb stairs; and stand, sit and walk for up to 60 minutes at a time;
• Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:
Must have knowledge of Soccer.
Prefer some officiating experience.