Referee - Soccer

Volo Sports; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Volo Sports is seeking part-time referees to oversee outdoor games, enforce rules, and maintain a safe, fair, and enjoyable environment for players.

Candidates must have played the sport, be available for at least eight weeks with weekday evenings and weekend daytime slots, and have reliable transportation. A positive attitude, punctuality, and the ability to diffuse tense situations are valued; certification tests will be administered.

Qualifications

• Must have played the sport before.
• Must be available for a minimum of eight weeks, with Weekdays 5:45pm–10:30pm and Weekends 9am–7pm.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from field locations.
• Must be able to pass Volo referee certification test.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, fun, social and fair environment for all players.
• Understand and enforce each sport’s rules kindly and fairly.
• Communicate with the office regarding equipment, rule issues, and player issues.

Skills

Played the sport

Punctual and professional

Customer-facing

Job description

Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010, Volo is a community based organization with more than 550,000 users across the US. Our users leverage Volo to organize, meet, communicate and play within their community through fitness and social activities. Whether it's a performance sport like soccer, or a social activity like cornhole, Volo provides something real. Real interaction, real activity, real fun, and real impact. Volo is a movement- for people and by people who want to connect more meaningfully with each other. We are a grassroots uprising, helping others actually see who they’re connecting with, and share experiences over the length of a season.

Job Description

Referees are responsible for understanding and enforcing rules and safety guidelines in a friendly, competitive environment. This is a part-time role, great for anyone who likes being outside, enjoys sports, and is looking for supplemental income.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, fun, social and fair environment for all players
• Understand and kindly and fairly enforce each sport’s rules
• Communicate with the office regarding any equipment, rule issues, player issues, etc.

Qualifications

• Must have played the sport before
• Must be available for a minimum of eight weeks, as follows:
• Weekday availability from 5:45pm-10:30pm
• Weekend availability between 9am - 7pm
• Must have reliable transportation to and from field locations
• Must be able to pass Volo referee certification test

Additional Information

What We Look For:

• People with a passion for sports and social activities
• Must value punctuality and professionalism
• Prior referee experience a plus, but not required
• Experience in diffusing challenging situations a plus

Volo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or company policy. We strive to create a healthy and safe workplace and we prohibit harassment of any kind.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.