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About The Position

Requirements

• Must be 16 years old.
• Must have a Level 1 USA Hockey officiating certification at the minimum; other levels of officiating will be dependent on the game in which that official wants to work.
• Knowledge of the hockey community in the Middle Tennessee area.
• Skating experience required.
• Must be detailed oriented and be able to focus on multiple tasks at once.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication.
• Possess a calm and professional manner while interacting amongst coaches, players, and fans while ensuring the safety and integrity of the game.
• Must have a skating ability above or equal to that of the level of game they are officiating.
• Must be strong skaters and continue to maintain their ability in comparison to the players they are officiating.
• As a condition of employment, qualified applicant will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check, previous employment verification and character references.

Responsibilities

• Referee and Officials control the pace and maintain order during all hockey games.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of up-to-date USA Hockey rules and regulations.
• Officiate at hockey games or competitions to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed.
• Stop play to signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or otherwise to regulate play or competition.
• Responsible for maintaining a thorough understanding and knowledge of rules, procedures, and interpretations of each.
• Impose penalties or infractions when appropriate.
• Inspect sporting equipment and/or examine participants in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
• Keep track of game times and elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary.
• Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to regulations.
• Report to regulating organizations regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed such as fines or other disciplinary actions.
• Confer with other sporting officials, coaches, players, and facility managers in order to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.
• Responsible to work all hockey games assigned to you based on the availability that you have provided.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on and off the ice.