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Company:

Players Sport & Social Group Location:

Chicago, IL 60622

Pay:

$22.00 - $28.00 per game

Job Type:

Part-time Work Location:

In person About Players Sport & Social Group Players Sport & Social Group (PSSG) is one of Chicago's leading adult recreational sports organizations, hosting and facilitating large-scale adult sports leagues and social events across the city. We create social sport competitions that give people a fun, safe, and welcoming environment to play, compete, and connect. The Role We're looking for reliable, confident referees to officiate our adult soccer leagues, which play weeknight evenings at parks and turf fields throughout Chicago. Our goal is to deliver competitive soccer in a fun and safe environment — and the referee is the person who sets that tone on the field. What You'll Do Officiate adult recreational and competitive soccer matches Enforce league rules consistently and keep matches fair, safe, and on schedule Handle player conduct issues firmly and fairly, in line with our player conduct policy Communicate clearly and professionally with players, captains, and league staff Assist with basic field setup as needed (goals, cones, equipment) Track and report scores at the end of each match Represent PSSG's fun, social spirit on and off the field What We're Looking For Reliability — you show up on time for every scheduled shift Strong communication skills and an even temperament Solid working knowledge of soccer rules (indoor and outdoor formats) Prior experience refereeing soccer leagues or games Confidence making decisions under pressure, including when calls are contested An enthusiastic, positive attitude Availability for evening shifts 2 nights per week (ideally Tuesday & Thursday) Based in the Chicago area with reliable transportation to venues across the city Must be 18+ Nice to Have Referee certification (USSF or equivalent) Experience with adult recreational or social sports leagues Schedule & Pay Employment type: Part-time, seasonal

Pay:

$22 - $28 per game

Schedule:

Weeknight evenings and Sundays, at parks and turf fields across Chicago Why Join Us Be part of Chicago's vibrant adult social sports community Enjoy a flexible, part-time schedule that fits around your life Stay active and close to the games you love Join a friendly, team-first culture Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Players Sport & Social Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.