Soccer Assistant Referee

Wage: $9-12/hour

Reports to: Program Coordinator

GENERAL PURPOSE

The PG Fall Soccer League runs from August to October. The Assistant Referee (AR) is needed to be precise and alert during the game. Communication through calls and positioning on the touchline is required throughout gameplay. The use of flags is introduced for touchline calls as well as fouls. The AR is under the general supervision of the Soccer Supervisor and the Program Coordinator. ARs must have a general knowledge of the sport and meet the physical requirements needed to be an Assistant Referee. The AR position is for leagues from 4-year-olds to 9th graders.

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Working under direct supervision of the Soccer Supervisor and Program Coordinator
• Attending all scheduled games and arriving 30 minutes prior to game time and able to stay 30 minutes post-game
• Ability to work well with youth and adults.
• Need their own transportation to and from the Manila Field and Cook Family Park fields
• Games will be on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights and Saturday mornings ending in the early afternoon. The league runs August 1st to October.
• Responsibility can be limited to only one of the fields but the opportunity to work both fields are there.
• Setup/take down and clean-up of field after each game day.
• Assisting with all other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be at least 14 years of age.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have good oral communication abilities
• Good public relations and customer service skills.
• Ability to work with all ages of youth and adults.
• Have the physical ability to be an Assistant Referee (running and flag direction)
• Ability to follow basic safety precautions and procedures.
• Ability to make sound decisions in sometimes stressful environments.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Referees must have general knowledge of soccer skills and be willing to learn "flag calls". Prior referee experience is preferred but not required.

CONDITIONS

• Moderate physical activity. Ability to lift 15 to 50 pounds
• Position requires walking, standing, lifting, and other physical activity.
• Working mid-week evening games and Saturday morning games

DISCLAIMER

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system. All descriptions have been reviewed in an attempt to illustrate essential functions and basic duties, in addition to 'peripheral tasks' or that could generally be considered "other duties as assigned". In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Requirements, skills and abilities included have been determined to illustrate the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions & duties as described. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the Pleasant Grove Recreation Department.

Salary : $9 - $12