Youth Sports Official

Bellevue College; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Youth Sports Officials to officiate recreational leagues for youth under 18. This role involves enforcing game rules, ensuring a safe and fun environment, and communicating effectively with players and coaches. The position requires a passion for sports and youth engagement, with opportunities to develop leadership skills. If you are energetic and enjoy working with young athletes, this is a great chance to make a positive impact in your community while enjoying the excitement of youth sports.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 13 years old with experience in competitive sports.
• Certifications required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Officiate youth sports leagues and enforce game rules.
• Maintain a fun and educational environment during games.
• Communicate professionally with players, coaches, and spectators.

Skills

Knowledge of sports rules

Communication skills

Judgment and fairness

Ability to maintain control

Education

American Red Cross CPR/FA/AED Certification

Heads Up Concussion Certification

Job description

Youth Sports Officials officiate recreational youth sports leagues and instruct players on game rules while providing a safe and fun environment for participants. Games are played by participants under the age of 18. Referees cannot officiate games of participants older than themselves. The summer 2025 soccer season runs the week of June 9 thru the week of July 21, with games played Monday thru Thursday evenings. The fall 2025 soccer season runs September 6-October 11, with games played on Saturday mornings.

Responsibilities:

• Know, understand, follow and enforce all program policies, rules, and regulations.
• Officiate youth sports leagues according to age and league appropriate handbooks and use judgment to maintain fairness.
• Maintain an enthusiastic, fun, and educational environment during league games.
• Communicate with players, coaches, and spectators in a professional manner.
• Correct play and explain game rules to players.
• Responsible for attending all trainings, workshops, and staff meetings.
• Ensure a positive playing environment while maintaining control.
• Assist in keeping records and preparing reports such as incident and accident reports.
• Adhere to work schedule and hours assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 13 years of age.
• One year of experience playing and/or officiating competitive sports.
• American Red Cross CPR/FA/AED Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Heads Up Concussion Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Knowledge of various sports rules, such as soccer or volleyball.

Preferred Qualifications:

• More than one year of experience playing and/or officiating competitive sports.
• Experience working/volunteering with youth.
• Referee/sports official certification from a credible organization.
• At least 16 years of age.
• Ability to move and/or lift materials and/or equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to walk, jog, run, etc. for short periods at a time.
• Ability to hear noises and distress signals (tornado/server storm siren) in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people in normal, loud, and stressful situations, including projecting one's voice across distance.