SOCCER OFFICIAL
City of Salina, Kansas
Parks & Recreation / Athletics
Part-Time · Intermittent
Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
The role of a Soccer Official position offers an exciting & challenging opportunity to preside over soccer games, ensuring that the thrill of the sport remains both safe & fair for everyone involved. It adds immense value by fostering an environment where young players learn teamwork, sportsmanship, & perseverance while interacting with the local community. This role is not just about officiating; it's about being a pivotal part of Salina's community spirit, encouraging active lifestyles & uniting residents through the love of soccer.
Duties:
· Presides over soccer games & enforces the rules at recreational or competitive events.
· Maintains concentration on the game & reacts quickly to rule violations.
· Keeps track of time & calls for halftime or any other breaks in play.
· Makes sure that the field is safe for play including checking for holes, ruts, or other hazards on the field.
· Makes sure that all players are familiar with the rules of the game & enforces penalties for violations.
· Calls fouls & misconduct on players, coaches, or spectators.
· Assigns penalties for infractions, misconduct, & injuries, as needed.
· Determines whether a kick should be retaken due to an infraction such as an offside violation or an illegal kick.
· Determines whether a goal has been scored, whether there was a violation on the play, & signaling a score or a violation.
· Recognizes when an injury requires that a player be removed from the field or when a player appears to be in pain but is able to continue playing.
· Makes calls regarding whose ball it is when the ball goes out of bounds as well as offside.
· Uses a flag or hand gesture to signal calls such as offside & possession of the ball.
· Administers basic first aid, if needed.
· Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.
· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education:
· Eighth grade graduate.
· CPR & First Aid certifications desired.
Experience:
· Knowledgeable in the game of soccer.
· Previous officiating experience & working with children preferred, but not required.
Requirements:
· Must be fourteen (14) years of age or older.
· This is a non-driving position.
· Must pass background checks.
Hours:
· Works primarily evenings & weekends.
· Part-time, flexible hours.
· Fourteen (14) year olds may be scheduled to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from June 1 to Labor Day.
Pay DOQ EOE:
· $24.00-28.00/game.
Application Deadline:
• Until filled
• Important: To be considered, a fully complete application for employment is required.
• Apply directly with the City of Salina at jobs.salina-ks.gov
