Job description
Join a dynamic team of professional referees in London. This contract role offers flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and opportunities to officiate across local leagues and youth competitions.
About the role: You will ensure fair play, enforce game rules, manage players and coaches, and communicate decisions clearly to maintain the flow of the match. Training and ongoing development are provided to keep you current with the latest officiating standards.
Ideal candidates thrive under pressure, demonstrate strong communication, fitness, and impartial judgment, and uphold safety and sportsmanship on every field.
Responsibility
- Officiate a variety of matches across designated leagues, enforcing rules and maintaining match integrity.
- Communicate decisions clearly to players, coaches, and officials on the field.
- Position yourself effectively to monitor play, track incidents, and manage the game's tempo.
- Collaborate with other referees and assistant officials to ensure consistent officiating standards.
- Complete match reports promptly and log any disciplinary actions in accordance with policy.
- Participate in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on rules and best practices.
Qualification
- Proven officiating experience at amateur or semi-professional levels.
- Current certification with a recognized officiating body (e.g., national federation or league).
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities.
- Physical fitness to meet the demands of match officiating and rapid repositioning.
- Ability to manage players and coaches calmly and fairly under pressure.
- Availability for weekend and weekday matches, with flexibility to travel within the region.