Soccer Referee

Job Posting End Date:

Worker Sub-Type:

Seasonal (Seasonal)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Position Summary:

The summer seasonal Soccer Referee is responsible for officiating recreational youth soccer games, ensuring a safe, fair, and fun playing environment for all participants. Referees will enforce the rules of the game, manage the flow of play, and promote good sportsmanship among players, coaches, and spectators.

Hours will vary based on candidate availability, department needs, and weather.

Examples of Work Performed:

The following duties are typical of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Officiate recreational youth soccer games according to league rules and guidelines.

• Ensure the safety of all players by enforcing game rules and promoting sportsmanship.

• Start and stop games on time and manage game flow to keep the schedule on track.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with coaches, players, and spectators.

• Resolve conflicts or disagreements on the field in a calm and fair manner.

• Monitor player behavior to ensure a positive and respectful environment.

• Report any incidents, injuries, or rule violations to the Field Supervisor or Program Director.

• Assist with setting up and tearing down field equipment if needed.

Qualifications:

• At least 14 years of age (or older depending on league policy). Work Permit required for 14 or 15 year olds.

• Knowledge of soccer rules and game play.

• Previous experience as a referee, player, or coach is preferred but not required.

• Must be reliable, punctual, and professional in appearance and behavior.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of soccer rules and game play.

• Ability to remain calm, confident, and impartial under pressure.

• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.

Compensation:

Starting hourly rate for Soccer Referee is $18.25 year one, $18.50 year two, and $18.75 year three. This is a seasonal position and there are no benefits.

Physical Requirements:

High Physical Requirements - Job requires significant physical exertion, with tasks that involve more active movement. This job may include standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, or engaging in manual labor.

All physical requirements are described with the intent to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

Selection Procedure:

The selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of education and work experience, oral interview, review of references, and/or other job-related selection procedures. Depending on position requirements, the selected candidate may be required to satisfactorily complete post-offer assessments, including but not limited to education verification, background checks, driver license verification, physical examination, psychological assessment, and drug screening paid for by the County.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Marathon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.

Special Accommodations:

Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

Notice to Applicants:

Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant's application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information. If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law