Soccer Referee - Recreational Adult Leagues

Community Sports Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Sports Partners is seeking Soccer Referees to officiate adult league matches and support game-day operations across our venues. The role emphasizes fair play, clear communication, and maintaining control in high‑intensity environments.

You will enforce Laws of the Game, complete match reports, verify rosters, and help keep kick-offs on time. Strong knowledge of the game and the ability to make quick, impartial decisions under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the laws of the game.
• Previous experience refereeing competitive adult soccer is preferred.
• Ability to manage high-intensity game environments with confidence.
• Capable of making quick, decisive, and impartial decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and conflict-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Officiate adult league matches consistently, fairly, and professionally.
• Enforce Laws of the Game and maintain control of matches.
• Complete match reports including scores, cards, and incidents.
• Verify team rosters and manage pre-game check-ins.
• Ensure punctual kick-offs and smooth game flow.
• Manage player disputes and disciplinary situations professionally.
• Escalate serious incidents when required.
• Maintain consistent refereeing standards across venues.

Skills

Rule knowledge

Experience refereeing

High-intensity control

Decision making under pressure

Communication & conflict management

Job description

Community Sports Partners is looking for Soccer Referees to support our growing adult soccer leagues. The primary responsibility of this role is officiating league matches, while also supporting game-day operations and league standards across our venues.

This role requires someone with a strong knowledge of the game, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to manage competitive, high-intensity game environments. Referees must be comfortable making decisive calls, managing player disagreements, and maintaining control of the match while remaining professional and composed.

Refereeing & Game Day Operations

• Officiate adult league soccer matches consistently, fairly, and professionally
• Enforce Laws of the Game and maintain control of matches
• Complete match reports, including scores, cards, and incidents
• Verify team rosters and manage pre-game check-ins
• Ensure punctual kick-offs and smooth game flow
• Manage player disputes and disciplinary situations professionally
• Escalate serious incidents or repeat disciplinary issues when required
• Maintain consistent refereeing standards across all leagues and venues

Requirements

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the rules of the game
• Previous experience refereeing competitive adult soccer preferred
• Confident managing competitive, high-intensity game environments
• Able to make quick, decisive, and impartial decisions under pressure
• Strong communication and conflict-management skills
• Professional, composed, and confident when handling player disputes and disciplinary situations

Compensation: $25-30 p/h