Adult Soccer Referee

officiates adult recreational soccer matches by enforcing league rules, making calls on plays, and ensuring fair and safe competition. Referees manage game flow, monitor player conduct, enforce fouls and misconduct rules, and handle disputes professionally and confidently. They must have a solid understanding of soccer rules, good judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to stay composed in a fast-paced environment. Soccer referee certification through organizations such as USSF, NFHS, or equivalent is preferred. Ideal candidates are confident, decisive, dependable, and able to work effectively with players, coaches, and staff.Other Duties:The Sports Official officiates various sports leagues within the Parks and Recreation department. Responsibilities include ensuring fair play, upholding league rules and regulations, and maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.Multiple openings with on-the-job paid trainingPart-time, casual, non-represented positionTemporary: late June - August 2026Schedule: Tuesday's & Thursday's 5:30pm - 8:30pmApprox. 5-10 hrs/wk depending on programMust meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the position description.Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.Experience officiating, coaching, or playing specialty sport preferred.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to remain calm and composed under pressure including when interacting with difficult or irate people.Knowledge of and ability to interpret, explain, follow and apply sports rules, department policies and written instructions.Ability to identify and prevent hazards, implement solutions, and maintain safe play environments.Effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to speak clearly and concisely. Ability to use conversational skills and courtesy to exchange information with other staff and participants.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Recreation Coordinator, other staff members, program participants and the general public.Ability to maintain a neat, professional appearance and wear approved clothing for an official/umpire.Ability to work in a team-oriented environment as well as alone at a worksite with minimal direction while performing duties thoroughly and accurately in accordance with Department policy.Special RequirementsMust successfully complete the Parks & Recreation umpire, volleyball, basketball, or soccer official training program which includes classroom and on-the-field or in-the-gym training.Current First Aid/CPR certification or able to obtain within 1 month of appointment.Preferred Certifications:Soccer Official - Current USSF, OSRO, NFHS or OSAA soccer certification.Ability to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on game schedules.Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion.The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.*Please do not include personal or protected information in attached resumes or cover letters, this includes your birth date, age, dates of education, and graduation dates.*