Youth Soccer Referee

Vetta Sports; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Vetta Sports is seeking confident, decisive Soccer Referees to officiate indoor soccer games and uphold fair play across programs. This part-time, hourly role requires 15–20 hours per week, with evening and weekend availability.

A comprehensive background check is required, and the referee will handle pre-game checks and post-game reporting. The candidate should possess strong verbal communication, leadership, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while enforcing rules and maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience officiating or playing soccer is preferred.
• Solid understanding of soccer rules and their application during games.
• Must have strong communication to explain calls clearly.

Responsibilities

• Officiate soccer games across Vetta Sports programs and enforce league rules.
• Enforce rules and manage player and coach behavior on the field.
• Maintain control of the game and ensure a safe playing environment.
• Record calls, manage game timing, and complete post-game reporting.
• Make fair, unbiased calls and resolve conflicts professionally on the field.
• Provide above-average customer service to players, parents, and staff.
• Perform pre-game checks (field, equipment, eligibility) and post-game duties.

Skills

Fast-Paced Environment

Strong Verbal Communication

Confidence in Decision-Making

Leadership Skills

Soccer Referee Experience

Knowledge of Soccer Rules

Calm Under Pressure

Physical Fitness

Evenings & Weekends Availability

Background Check Clearance

Job description

Vetta Sports is seeking confident, decisive, and customer-service-oriented individuals to join our team as Soccer Referees. As a Vetta Referee, you will be responsible for officiating and controlling soccer games, ensuring fair play, and managing player behavior. You will be crucial in upholding the integrity of our programs by ensuring all participants understand and adhere to the rules, making unbiased calls with confidence, and effectively resolving conflicts on the field.

Responsibilities:

• Game Officiation: Officiate soccer games across various Vetta Sports programs, ensuring adherence to the specific rules and regulations of each league or program.

• Rule Enforcement: Possess a thorough understanding of soccer rules and effectively communicate and enforce them to all players and coaches.

• Player and Game Control: Maintain control over the game and player behavior, ensuring a safe and respectful playing environment for all participants.

• Game Management: Accurately keep track of calls made, manage game timing, and record scores.

• Unbiased Decision-Making: Make fair, consistent, and unbiased calls with confidence, demonstrating impartiality in all situations.

• Conflict Resolution: Skillfully resolve on-field conflicts between players, coaches, and spectators in a calm and professional manner.

• Customer Service: Utilize above-average customer service skills to interact positively with players, coaches, parents, and Vetta Sports staff, addressing inquiries and concerns professionally.

• Pre-Game and Post-Game Duties: Conduct pre-game checks (e.g., field, equipment, player eligibility) and complete necessary post-game reporting.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Fast-Paced Environment: Proven ability to work effectively and make quick decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Strong Verbal Communication: Excellent verbal communication skills to clearly explain rules, give instructions, and manage game situations.

• Confidence with Decision-Making: Demonstrated confidence and assertiveness in making and standing by decisions under pressure.

• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership qualities to command respect and maintain authority on the field.

• Prior experience as a soccer referee or player is highly preferred.

• Knowledge of soccer rules and regulations.

• Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations.

• Physical ability to keep pace with game play, including running, standing, and quick movements.

• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required by league schedules.

• Must pass a comprehensive background check.

Working Conditions:

• Work primarily takes place indoors on turf fields.
• Requires standing, running, and quick movements for extended periods.
• Exposure to varying noise levels and game intensity.

Employment classification

This is a part-time, hourly position requiring approx. 15–20 hours per week.