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We are looking for qualified individuals to referee our no-cut, co-ed, recreational Outdoor Soccer league for kids ages 4-15. The season runs from May 12-June 18, 2015. The season windup tournament will be on June 27, 2015. Games are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (6:30pm/7:30pm).
Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe recreational environment for participants
- Establish positive relationships with participants
- Ensure inclusion of all participants
- Facilitate group decision-making
- Referee participants
- Resolve conflict effectively
- Communicate with parents/guardians regarding program information and updates (i.e., games canceled due to weather)
- Keep Program Coordinator informed of all pertinent information (i.e., match scores)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge of the challenges facing at-risk youth
- Group facilitation skills
- Leadership skills and self-confidence working with little or no supervision
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic and changing environment
- Be well informed off soccer rules and regulations
- Ability to be a positive role model
This is an excellent position for University students! The ideal candidate will be pursuing a degree in a related field (e.g., Kinesiology, Education). Experience in soccer leagues and/or reffing a strong asset. Must provide a Criminal Record Check!
Please submit your application (including CV and cover letter)to heritagecommunity@sasktel.net by Friday, May 1st, 2015.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Specific Skills
- Judge the performance of competitors, award points, impose penalties for infractions and determine results
- Ensure that game rules are observed
- Compile scores and other athletic records
Work Setting
- Community-based or local
Sports Concentration
- Soccer