Youth Soccer Referee

## Description

**JOB SUMMARY**: The Youth Soccer Referee is responsible for officiating youth soccer games for ages 4-14. A thorough knowledge of soccer and its applicable rules is required to ensure games run smoothly and players exhibit good sportsmanship at all times. Referees are paid on a per-game basis. This is a PT 3 position, with the benefits listed below

**SUPERVISORY DUTIES:**

• None

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Create a safe, engaging environment throughout the framework of soccer games
• Thorough knowledge of age-specific soccer rules for Grades K-8 (age 6-14)
• Positively interact with youth, coaches, parents/guardians, and team members
• Referee games within specific age group soccer rules
• Provide positive feedback to participants and coaches during and after games
• Communicate with other Park District staff, supervisors, and team leaders as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs
• Actively contribute to the Park District's sustainability goals
• Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs

**SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents
• Obey the practical safety rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Wilmette Park District safety program that are pertinent to the activities conducted by the department
• Become familiar with and follow the safety procedures of the Wilmette Park District, including, but not limited to, fire, severe weather, and evacuation procedures
• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices, or conditions observed to the immediate supervisor, Human Resources/Risk Management division
• Attend and participate in required safety training

**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:**

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• At least one year of experience in playing soccer
• Experience officiating soccer preferred
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Ability to articulate age-specific soccer rules to participants, coaches, and parents/guardians
• Ability to project across a large area with clear and concise language
• Ability to maintain self-control and composure in high-stress and/or difficult situations

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:**

• Ability to engage with children in a warm, supportive, and structured manner
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependability, flexibility, and a team-player attitude
• Ability to lead or assist with games, group activities, and small projects
• Clear decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Positive energy, initiative, and a genuine interest in working with children

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**

• Must be able to work outdoors in various seasons\
• Must be able to run back and forth the length of the soccer field

**CERTIFICATIONS:**

• U. S Soccer Federation certification preferred
• Must possess CPR/First Aid certificates within three months of hiring, provided by the Park District
• Complete annual District trainings, including, but not limited to, Sexual Harassment Training annually and Mandated Reporter training every three year.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The general work area is indoors, in a smoke-free environment, with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The outdoor work area depends on the season.

**HOURS:**

• Saturdays - September 12th - October 31st
• General shift options: 4-hour shift or full-day shift
• Typical program hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• General hours of duty will be approved by the Recreation Supervisor – Sports and the Recreation General Manager

PT3 employees working fewer than 600 hours receive the following benefits: individual skating membership; individual pool and beach membership; one beach parking decal; 25% off the resident rate for golf off peak limited play (employee and family); 25% off the resident rate for tennis membership (employee and family); individual fitness membership with 25% off the resident rate for family; 25% off the resident rate for recreational program classes, group lessons, ice private lesson rental, and facility rental (employee and family); and golf and tennis pro shop items at cost + 15%.