Description
Applications are being accepted by the Sports Division in the Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture for part-time soccer officials to officiate games for adults participating in the City adult soccer league, which is anticipated to start on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m.
We are looking for positive, self-motivated individuals with a high level of maturity who can communicate with participants, coaches, and spectators in a positive, reassuring, courteous, and professional manner. You must be safety conscious and committed to providing a safe and fun atmosphere for all involved in the soccer program. You'll be joining an innovative and collaborative team committed to providing exceptional customer service as well as diverse cultural, artistic, and recreational opportunities and interests to promote the health and well-being of residents and visitors.
Starting hourly rate is within the anticipated hiring range ($20 to $30 per hour) and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Hours per week will vary based on operational needs, but will generally not exceed an average of 4 to 6 hours per week. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.
Job Functions
What You Will Do With Us
- Officiate soccer games to ensure all rules and regulations are adhered to and the safety of all participants and spectators is protected.
- Organize supplies and equipment.
- Inspect playing surface and/or equipment to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
- Maintain appropriate level of control, fairness, and consistency in all competitive situations.
- Resolve participant conflicts with tact and diplomacy.
- Attend scheduled training or evaluation sessions.
- Keep proper records as necessary.
- Assist in creating a positive and encouraging environment for participants in the program.
Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the classification description for the Adult Sports Official position.
Qualifications
What you will need to be considered:
- Must be at least 20 years of age.
- At least 2 years of soccer officiating experience.
- Demonstrated professional work habits including punctuality, reliability, and dependability, and ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to speak English and Spanish preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to make quick and sound decisions.
- Be able to understand, carry out, and provide written and oral directions.
- Physical ability to lift/carry materials weighing up to 60 pounds and to stand continuously for at least 4 hours.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred (may be obtained through the City upon hire).
- Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties and responsibilities.
Additional Information
Interested applicants must submit an online application to be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately, so prompt application is strongly encouraged. The positions will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.
Successful candidates will be subject to a background check and drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.
For more information about the position, contact Senior Program Supervisor Phil Kefauver at Phil.Kefauver@gaithersburgmd.gov or 240.805.1520. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at hr@gaithersburgmd.gov or 301.258.6327.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 6 months.
Benefits are not available with this position.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information ("see resume" is not acceptable) may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?
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Are you at least 20 years of age?
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Please summarize your soccer experience (playing, coaching, officiating, etc.).
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Which of the following best describes your previous experience officiating soccer games?
- 4 years or more
- 2 to 4 years
- Less than 2 years
- No previous experience
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Please list your current officiating certifications here. Include the date certification was obtained. If no certifications, please state "None."
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Are you able to communicate fluently in English (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding)?
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Are you able to communicate fluently in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding)?
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Are you First Aid and CPR/AED certified?
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How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?
- City of Gaithersburg Website
- Job Interest Card Notification
- Indeed
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Other Website
- Social Media
- Friend or Relative
- I am a current City employee
- Other
- Required Question
