Adult Soccer Referee

City of Durango; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recreation Center pass

Transit pass

Wellness prizes

Job summary

The City of Durango Parks and Recreation is seeking Adult Soccer Referees to officiate league and tournament play. In this role, you’ll apply your knowledge of soccer rules, make consistent decisions, and help create a safe, organized playing environment for adult athletes.

These are part-time/seasonal positions inviting dedicated officials to join a community-focused team that values safety, fairness, and excellent service on and off the field.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of soccer rules, gameplay, and officiating techniques.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous officiating experience preferred.
• Soccer referee certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Officiate adult soccer games for league and tournament play, applying current rules and officiating practices consistently.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to work through all assigned game-day responsibilities.
• Meet with team captains before games to review ground rules, unusual circumstances, and any facility or field conditions.
• Inspect the playing area and equipment for safety concerns and report problems to the site supervisor or Recreation Supervisor.
• Monitor player conduct and sportsmanship while maintaining a neutral and professional presence.
• Make timely, impartial decisions throughout the game and communicate clearly with players, captains, and other officials.
• Assist with field set-up and take-down as needed.
• Attend preseason in-service training and stay current on soccer rules and officiating information.
• Assist with game cancellations when necessary, including communicating concerns through appropriate staff.
• Help maintain a safe environment for players, staff, and spectators and report significant issues to the site supervisor or Recreation Supervisor.
• Return issued equipment and represent the City of Durango professionally and respectfully.

Skills

Soccer rules knowledge

Decision making

Neutral presence

Job description

Description

City of Durango Parks and Recreation is hiring Adult Soccer Referees to officiate league and tournament play. In this role, you’ll apply your knowledge of soccer rules, make consistent decisions, and help create a safe, organized playing environment for adult athletes.

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence

The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
• You’ll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.

We’re looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.

Essential Job Duties

What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Officiate adult soccer games for league and tournament play, applying current rules and officiating practices consistently
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to work through all assigned game-day responsibilities
• Meet with team captains before games to review ground rules, unusual circumstances, and any facility or field conditions
• Inspect the playing area and equipment for safety concerns and report problems to the site supervisor or Recreation Supervisor
• Monitor player conduct and sportsmanship while maintaining a neutral and professional presence
• Make timely, impartial decisions throughout the game and communicate clearly with players, captains, and other officials
• Assist with field set-up and take-down as needed
• Attend preseason in-service training and stay current on soccer rules and officiating information
• Assist with game cancellations when necessary, including communicating concerns through appropriate staff
• Help maintain a safe environment for players, staff, and spectators and report significant issues to the site supervisor or Recreation Supervisor
• Return issued equipment and represent the City of Durango professionally and respectfully

Minimum Qualifications

You Have:

• Knowledge of soccer rules, gameplay, and officiating techniques
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous officiating experience is preferred
• Soccer referee or official certification is preferred, but not required

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Remain impartial and consistent when making decisions during games
• Come prepared, arrive on time, and follow through on all assigned responsibilities
• Maintain strong awareness of player safety, field conditions, and game activity
• Work effectively with other officials and Parks and Recreation staff

Supplemental Information

What We Can Offer You:

The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees.

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
• Free Transit pass
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards

View The Full Adult Soccer Referee Job Description Here.

Belong at the City of Durango:

We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.

The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

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