Job description
Join our elite officiating network and apply your passion for fair play in London’s vibrant sports scene. This contract role offers flexible assignments across local leagues and tournaments, with competitive pay and growth opportunities.
As a contract referee, you will be trusted to enforce rules, manage games, and provide clear, decisive officiating under pressure. We value integrity, communication, and safety as the cornerstones of every match.
We offer flexible scheduling, exposure to a variety of sports, and a pathway to higher-profile assignments within our network. If you are ready to make impactful calls and inspire fair play, we want to hear from you.
Responsibility
- Officiate assigned matches across local leagues and tournaments, ensuring fair play and safety for all participants.
- Implement game rules, manage timekeeping, stoppages, and match flow while communicating decisions clearly to players, coaches, and officials.
- Maintain accurate match reports, incident logs, and essential records for league administration.
- Collaborate with other officials and league coordinators to optimize on-field operations and safety protocols.
- Respond promptly to on-field disputes or misconduct with professional, de-escalation techniques.
- Uphold high standards of fitness, positioning, and readiness to handle high-pressure moments.
- Participate in ongoing assessment and training to stay current with rules and best practices.
Qualification
- Minimum 2 years of refereeing experience in competitive sports; federation membership or recognized qualification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of sport-specific laws of the game and interpretation skills.
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Ability to manage players, coaches, and spectators professionally and safely.
- Flexible availability for weekend and evening matches; willingness to travel within the specified region.
- Physically fit with good stamina; comfortable standing for extended periods.
- First aid certification or emergency response training is a plus.
- Positive references from previous officiating assignments.