HPA is an organization that values teamwork, leadership, and commitment – these traits permeate all aspects of what we do and how we do it. We seek Soccer Referees responsible for officiating soccer matches fairly and consistently. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all players, coaches, and managers abide by the rules and regulations of Youth Leagues and Joga 559 League Indoor Center Rules, maintaining a safe and enjoyable playing environment for all participants.
At High Performance Academy, we focus on whole development and world class services, both on and off the field. We strive for members to develop a lifelong love of the game and use the skills learned through their time with HPA to allow them to be successful in all they desire to achieve.
Responsibilities
- Officiate soccer matches (Youth Leagues and Joga Adult Leagues) ensuring that all rules and regulations are followed.
- Maintain control of the game by issuing warnings, cautions, and ejections as necessary.
- Ensure that all players are properly equipped and ready to play.
- Keep accurate records of the game, including scores, goals, and fouls.
- Enforce the laws of the game and maintain a fair and consistent playing environment.
- Communicate with coaches, players, and other officials to ensure that everyone understands the rules and regulations of the game.
- Attend training sessions and meetings to improve knowledge of the rules and regulations of the game.
- Stay up to date on changes to the laws of the game and other developments in soccer officiating.
Knowledge and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- USSF Grassroots License accepted, USSF Regional License or higher preferred.
- Strong knowledge of the rules and regulations of soccer
- Ability to maintain control of the game and make difficult decisions.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with players, coaches, and other officials.
- Physical ability to run up and down the field for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly and accurately.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.
- At least 21 years or older for adult leagues, must be 16 or older of youth leagues.
- Referees are required to run up and down the field for extended periods of time. The work can be physically demanding, and may involve long hours, evenings, and weekends.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, run, squat, stop, and kick. The position involves being on your feet for 30-60 minutes at a time with significant movement and activity.
- The employee is often required to reach with hands and arms; and use hands and fingers for typing and handling paper documents.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, and visual acuity sufficient to read a computer screen and paper documents.
- Hearing abilities required for telephone and in-person conversation with coworkers, program participants, and third parties.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position primarily functions in outdoor and indoor environments and will have regular exposure to indoor and outdoor soccer fields, recreational areas, and sports equipment.
- The position may require exposure to outdoor or indoor heat, humidity, and allergens.
