Soccer Official

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