Middle School Soccer Referee

Wifca; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

MSCR Youth Sports Leagues provide non-competitive, fun-focused experiences for youth. As a Middle School Soccer Referee you will promote safety, fair play and sportsmanship while enforcing rules for MMSD teams.

Work hours are weeknights and weekend mornings; starting pay is $20 per hour with 2–10 hours weekly. CPR/First aid certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge of basic soccer rules and skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• CPR/First aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive, engaging and safe experience for middle school youth.
• Enforce game rules by calling fouls and outs of bounds.
• Keep game clock and manage the flow of play with a whistle.
• Foster sportsmanship and positive interactions among players, coaches and parents.

Skills

Experience working with children

Knowledge of basic soccer rules

Strong communication and interpersonal

Education

CPR/First aid certification preferred

Job description

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses. As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

Program Description:

MSCR Youth Sports Leagues provide participants with an experience that emphasizes skill and character development through non-competitive recreational leagues. Our youth leagues promote fun, participation, sportsmanship and fair play. MSCR offers soccer, T-ball, flag football and volleyball youth leagues throughout the year. All children are welcome to join our leagues regardless of skill level or sports experience.

Job Description & Duties:

Middle School Soccer Referee is responsible for promoting a positive, engaging and safe playing experience for youth. The emphasis is on skill building, fun, fitness, making new friends, sportsmanship and learning the sport. This position would work with middle school-aged teams from various MMSD schools.

• Before the Game:
  • Make sure game ball is regulation size
  • Both teams have contrasting jerseys on
  • Review rules with coaches
• During the Game:
  • Enforce the rules of the games by calling fouls, out bounds, etc.
  • Manage play and control the flow of the game with a whistle
  • Timekeeping - keeping track of the game clock
  • Ensure a safe and fair playing environment.
  • Promote positive interactions between players, coaches, and parents.
  • Be aware of and follow the MSCR weather policy for outdoor games.

Start Date:

9/14/2026

Pay starting at $20 per hour

Hours/week:

2-10 hours per week

Work hours:

Weeknights (Mondays at4:45 pm & Wednesdays at 5:45 pm) and weekend mornings, as available.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge of basic soccer rules and skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR/First aid certification, or the ability to obtain it.
• Understand and communicate the rules and skills of soccer.
• Ability to stand and run for long periods of time.
• Referee / Coaching certification is NOT required.

Other Information:

For more information, please contact David Savino, [e-mail]

is a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District.