What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volo Sports Referee - Kickball/Softball (Part-Time) position at Volo Sports?
Company Description
Founded and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010, Volo is a community based organization with more than 250,000 users across the US. Our users leverage Volo to organize, meet, communicate and play within their community through fitness and social activities. Whether it's a performance sport like soccer, or a social activity like cornhole, Volo provides something real. Real interaction, real activity, real fun, and real impact.
Volo is a movement—for people and by people who want to connect more meaningfully with each other. We are a grassroots uprising, helping others actually see who they’re connecting with, and share experiences over the length of a season.
Proof We Are Awesome
- Ranked Among Inc-5000 Fastest Growing Companies
- Serving more than 9,000 kids in free youth programs
- Over 200,000 Adult Participants Nationwide
- 8 City Markets & Counting...
Job Description
Referees are responsible for understanding and enforcing rules and safety guidelines in a friendly, competitive environment. This is a part-time role, great for anyone who likes being outside, enjoys sports, and is looking for supplemental income.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure a safe, fun, social and fair environment for all players
- Understand and kindly and fairly enforce each sport’s rules
- Communicate with the office regarding any equipment, rule issues, player issues, etc.
Qualifications
- Ensure a safe, fun, social and fair environment for all players
- Understand and kindly and fairly enforce each sport rules
- Communicate with the office regarding any equipment, rule issues, player issues, etc.
- Encourage and maintain a quality experience throughout the league
- Help players to connect & create welcoming environment
- Use host app to check in players and report scores
- Other league-day preparations, such as venue setup and supervision
Must-Haves
- Interest in sports and social activities
- Experience refereeing kickball or softball
- Must be available to work Saturday morning/afternoons
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Works well in a team atmosphere
- Ability to multi-task and make decisions under pressure
- Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds
- Possess a positive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to communicate clearly
- Proficient customer service skills
- High School Diploma /GED Equivalency
“WOW” Us With ...
- Ability to communicate effectively with players in multiple languages (English/Spanish)
- Passion for sports and social activities
- Outgoing and ready to handle anything presented
- Punctual and professional, but embraces a "work hard, play hard" attitude
Staff Perks
- Discounts on Leagues and Volo Pass Memberships: Staff receive discounts on leagues and memberships, with some leagues potentially being free
- Free Sports Leagues and Events: Access to free leagues and discounted events allows staff to participate in sports and social activities
- Staff Culture Events: Volo hosts various activities for its staff, including Volo Games and Volo Awards
- Sponsor Perks: Staff benefit from perks offered by Volo's sponsors
- Networking and Growth Opportunities: Volo provides opportunities to meet new people and grow within the company
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Responsabilidades (incluyen, pero no se limitan a):
- Garantizar un ambiente seguro, divertido, social y justo para todos los jugadores
- Conocer y aplicar de manera amable y justa las reglas de cada deporte
- Comunicar cualquier problema con el equipo, reglas o jugadores a la oficina
- Fomentar y mantener una experiencia de calidad en toda la liga
- Ayudar a los jugadores a conectar y crear un ambiente acogedor
- Usar la aplicación de anfitrión para registrar a los jugadores y reportar resultados
- Apoyar en otras tareas del día de la liga, como montaje del espacio y supervisión
Requisitos indispensables:
- Interés en deportes y actividades sociales
- Experiencia arbitrando kickball o sóftbol
- Gran atención al detalle
- Excelentes habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita
- Capacidad de trabajar en equipo
- Habilidad para realizar varias tareas y tomar decisiones bajo presión
- Capacidad de levantar y cargar entre 15–25 kg
- Actitud positiva, orientada a soluciones, y con comunicación clara
- Disponibilidad para trabajar por las tardes y/o fines de semana
- Buenas habilidades de atención al cliente
- Título de secundaria o equivalente (GED)
Nos impresionarás con...
- Capacidad de comunicarte eficazmente con jugadores en varios idiomas (inglés/español)
- Pasión por los deportes y las actividades sociales
- Personalidad extrovertida y disposición para afrontar cualquier reto
- Puntualidad y profesionalismo, con una actitud de “Trabaja duro, diviértete al máximo”
Beneficios para el personal:
- Descuentos en ligas y membresías Volo Pass: el personal recibe descuentos en ligas y membresías, con posibilidad de acceso gratuito a algunas ligas.
- Ligas y eventos deportivos gratuitos: acceso a ligas sin costo y eventos con descuento, para participar en actividades deportivas y sociales.
- Eventos de cultura de equipo: Volo organiza actividades para el personal, como los Volo Games y los Volo Awards.
- Beneficios de patrocinadores: acceso a ventajas ofrecidas por los patrocinadores de Volo.
- Oportunidades de crecimiento y networking: posibilidad de conocer gente nueva y desarrollarse dentro de la empresa.
Volo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or company policy. We strive to create a healthy and safe workplace and we prohibit harassment of any kind.
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