Have a passion for sports and direct knowledge of the game and league rules of soccer? Then this is a great part-time, seasonal opportunity for you! The City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation is hiring referees for the upcoming Youth Soccer Season. These positions would start in April through Mid-June in the evenings and weekends.
Job Summary
The City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation is hiring referees for the upcoming Spring 2024 Youth Soccer Season. The Youth Soccer program serves youth in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Soccer Referees work under the supervision of the Recreation Manager and in tandem with the Coaches and Scorekeepers to coordinate a successful recreation program.
Schedule
Extra-hire positions during the season from April through June. The option to work other seasonal soccer and basketball seasons is available as well. The work hours will typically occur on Saturdays for 4 to 10 hours per week. These positions are not eligible for benefits.
Essential Job Functions
- Officiates youth soccer games by rules and procedures for each specific youth soccer division.
- Assists in putting away game day equipment and supplies.
- Control games confidently and appropriately.
- Ensure all participants comply with league rules.
- Make and sell calls with confidence and knowledge of league rules.
- Assist in emergency procedures.
- Make sure teams have appropriate equipment, etc.
- Keep records including, but not limited to, incident/accident reports, timecards, and communication with the Assistant Recreation Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous experience refereeing and working with children and/or teens preferred.
- Must be 15 1/2 years of age.
- Must obtain First Aid/CPR Card within 30 days of hire date.
- Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal history background check.
- Because of the known effects of tobacco use, the City of Des Moines does not hire applicants who use tobacco products.
- Strong knowledge soccer and the Des Moines Recreation Youth soccer rules and program expectations specific to each youth soccer division.
- Ability to work in tandem with other referees where appropriate and with scorekeepers and coaches to ensure the game is being managed and played according to league rules.
- Ability to recognize and correct safety hazards.
- Effective oral communication skills with players.
- Ability to maintain control of the game at all times.
- Ability to referee in an instructional manner with players of all ages.
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with participants, players, coaches and spectators.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to put away chairs and clean up after matches.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule; hours are subject to change.
- Outdoor work environment. The ability to travel to off-site program locations is required. The position requires the ability to speak and hear to exchange information, sit for extended periods, run, bend, stretch and lift up to 50 pounds.
