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Madison School & Community Recreation

Middle School Soccer Referee

Job Description

Middle School Soccer Referee Madison School & Community Recreation - 4.4 Madison, WI Job Details From $20 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications Sports rule interpretation Experience working with children Working with youth Full Job Description Middle School Soccer Referee Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison's public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses. As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center.
Afterschool clubs and sports include:
arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!
Program Description:
MSCR Youth Sports Leagues provide participants with an experience that emphasizes skill and character development through non-competitive recreational leagues. Our youth leagues promote fun, participation, sportsmanship and fair play. MSCR offers soccer, T-ball, flag football and volleyball youth leagues throughout the year. All children are welcome to join our leagues regardless of skill level or sports experience.
Job Description & Duties:
Middle School Soccer Referee is responsible for promoting a positive, engaging and safe playing experience for youth. The emphasis is on skill building, fun, fitness, making new friends, sportsmanship and learning the sport. This position would work with middle school-aged teams from various MMSD schools.
Outdoor Games:
1. Before the
Game:
a. Field & Player Inspection Make sure game ball is regulation size Both teams have contrasting jerseys on Review rules with coaches 2. During the
Game:
Enforce the rules of the games by calling fouls, out bounds, etc. Manage play and control the flow of the game with a whistle Timekeeping - keeping track of the game clock Ensure a safe and fair playing environment. Promote positive interactions between players, coaches, and parents. Be aware of and follow the MSCR weather policy for outdoor games.
Start Date:
9/14/2026 Pay starting at $20 per hour
Work Location:
Various MMSD Middle Schools Hours/week:
2-10 hours per week Work hours: Weeknights (Mondays at 4:45 pm & Wednesdays at 5:45 pm) and weekend mornings, as available.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience working with children. Knowledge of basic soccer rules and skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
CPR/First aid certification, or the ability to obtain it. Understand and communicate the rules and skills of soccer. Ability to stand and run for long periods of time.
Referee / Coaching
certification is NOT required.
Other Information:
For more information, please contact David Savino,

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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.

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