Referee/Umpire

Moore County•Moore County, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position officiates various sporting events, games, and competitions to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed. The role involves signaling participants and other officials to make them aware of infractions and to regulate play, communicating effectively with recreation staff, coaches, and participants, and maintaining a safe playing environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs.
Ability to inspect sporting equipment in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
Ability to furnish proper uniform for each sport.
Ability to concentrate on task for an extended period of time without being distracted.
Ability to see details at a distance.
Ability to quickly and accurately make a judgement decision during the play of the games.
Ability to maintain a safe playing environment.
Ability to read and comprehend rules and regulations of the sports officiated.
Ability to attend umpire/referee clinics.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coaches, participants, staff, and the general public.
Must be available to work nights and weekends.
Medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Visual acuity is required for use of measuring devices, operation of machines or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
Must submit to a pre-employment background check, pre-employment drug test and post offer physical.

Nice To Haves

Previous involvement in sports preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Officiate various sporting events, games, and competitions.
Maintain standards of play and ensure game rules are observed.
Signal participants and other officials to make them aware of infractions and to regulate play.
Communicate effectively with recreation staff, coaches, and participants.
Maintain a safe playing environment.