Soccer Assistant Referee

Overview

Wage: $12-14/hour

Reports to:

Program Coordinator

Contact:
Gabby Usevitch; gusevitch

The PG Fall Soccer League runs from April to end of May. 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 5th to 9th grade.

• 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 Wednesday and Thursday nights (4:45 pm - 7:45 pm) and Saturday mornings (8:45 am - 12:00 pm). The league runs April 18 through the end of May
• Responsibility can be limited to only one of the fields but the opportunity to work both fields is available
• Setup, take down, and clean-up of field after each game day
• Assisting with other related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be at least 14 years of age

• 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

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

• 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

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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.