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York County

Soccer Official (Referee)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Yorktown, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

An Umpire or Referee officiates at sports games and matches to ensure that players and teams follow the official rules of the sport. Announces scoring, calls penalties or makes judgment calls on plays in a game. Requires that players show good sportsmanship in the way that a game or match is conducted.

$39,127 / year median in Virginia

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Under general supervision, performs sports official duties in the Parks and Recreation Division. Work involves inspecting playing areas and equipment for safety. Work also involves interaction with volunteer coaches and program participants regularly. Employee is responsible for explaining rules and expectations to volunteer coaches, program participants, and participant's guardians. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with program participants, employees and volunteers.

YOUTH SOCCER

Officiates games as assigned by the Recreation Supervisor. Interacts with program participants and the general public to present a positive image for the division. Officiates games according to US Soccer rules, except where amended by York County Parks and Recreation's modified rules. Maintains possession of a rule book. Listens to Field Supervisor's comments concerning officiating techniques and makes adjustments where needed. Explains calls to volunteer coaches, as necessary. Verifies final scores by signing the score sheets at the conclusion of the game, if necessary. Graduation from high school, preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Some sports playing and/or officiating experience is preferred. This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history and background checks (for 18 years or older). Position is work-as-required, no benefits. Must be at least 16 years of age and be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Must be physically able to operate a variety of recreation equipment. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in those for medium work. Must be able to stand/run continuously for extended periods of time and in various weather conditions.

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