Soccer Official

City of O'Fallon; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A local government entity in Lansing, Michigan, seeks an individual to officiate recreational league soccer games. Responsibilities include judging performances, regulating play, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must be at least 14 years old and able to work various hours, including weekends. This role encourages a fun and safe environment for participants and spectators alike, fostering a positive experience throughout competitions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 14 years of age.
• Ability to work days, nights, and weekends.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Judge performances in competitions and award points.
• Regulate play by signaling infractions.
• Inspect equipment for compliance with regulations.
• Keep track of event times and manage gameplay.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to enforce rules

Teamwork

Job description

Officiate at recreational league soccer games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play as well as sports policies and to ensure that game rules are observed by participants and spectators. Works directly with the public and is responsible for contributing to a fun and safe environment for friendly competition.

Responsibilities

• Judge performances in sporting competitions in order to award points, impose scoring penalties, and determine results.
• Signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition.
• Inspect sporting equipment and/or examine participants in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
• Keep track of event times, including race times and elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work long hours in outdoor temperatures
• Some work is accomplished in an outdoor environment, subject to weather fluctuations (wide range of temperatures and inclement conditions)
• Must be able to stand, sit, kneel, or squat for long periods of time
• Running related to the job duties will be occasionally necessary
• Ability to communicate effectively, included but not limited to speaking and listening

Essential Skills/Abilities/Requirements

• Must be at least 14 years of age-Required.
• Ability to work days , nights, and weekends-Required.
• Must be able to prove reliable transportation-Required.
• A valid work Permit- when applicable.
• Must be able to pass a background check- Required .

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work long hours in outdoor temperatures