Youth Soccer Referee

Love soccer? Want a fun job where you’re right in the middle of the action?
Norwalk Parks and Recreation is looking for enthusiastic Soccer Referees to help officiate youth games during our Spring and Fall seasons at McAninch Sports Complex!

This is a great opportunity for teens and young adults (ages 14+) who enjoy sports, working with kids, and building leadership and communication skills—all while earning money doing something active and fun. No previous officiating experience? No problem! Rules and support are provided. If you’re reliable, positive, and ready to help create a great game‑day experience for young athletes, we want you on the field.

Be part of the game. Build confidence. Make a difference. All while helping Norwalk’s youth have a fun, safe, and positive soccer experience.

The Norwalk Parks and Recreation Department is looking for people age 14 and older for seasonal part‑time employment during the Spring/Fall soccer seasons. This position will be for officiating Youth Soccer games during weeknights at McAninch Sports Complex. Applicants should be enthusiastic about sports and working with children as well. Previous officiating experience and working with children are preferred, but not required.

Duties include officiating first and second grade, third and fourth grade, or fifth/seventh grade soccer games, communicating with coaches and players on rules, and working with on‑site Facility Supervisors. Rules for each program will be provided. Hours of work are 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm (varies from night to night) weeknights Monday – Friday, during March – May and September – October. Pay is $15 per game officiated. Officials must bring their own stopwatch and whistle to the game.

Game soccer balls will be provided. Officials must have their own transportation to and from the sports complex. Athletic wear is suggested with no foul language, drinking, or drugs depicted on clothing, as this is a family‑oriented sports complex.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check and drug screening.

• The official will arrive fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled game start.
• Must check in with the Facility Supervisor in the Equipment Room prior to heading to the field.
• Demonstrate the ability to officiate youth soccer games, while showing sufficient knowledge of rules and mechanics.
• Communicating with coaches and players while reviewing basic rules.
• Remaining unbiased while officiating games, avoiding verbal confrontations with spectators.
• The official will approach his/her position as a representative of Norwalk Parks and Recreation, displaying respect for the facility, participants, parents and co‑workers.
• Keeping track of official game times.
• Other duties as assigned.
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Skills and Abilities
• Ability to take the initiative to do the work that needs to be done.
• Ability to work independently.
• Self‑motivator.
• Knowledge of soccer rules and regulations.
• Good decision making skills.
• Ability to deal with the public diplomatically.
• Able to run/job for periods of time during officiating.
• Work is performed outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.