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Part-Time Referees (Soccer, Flag Football, Kickball, Softball) - Boston, MA

Part time Refereeing

Job Description

Volo is a movement—for people and by people who want to connect more meaningfully with each other. We are a grassroots uprising, helping others actually see who they’re connecting with, and share experiences over the length of a season.

More Than a Job
  • Discounted sports leagues & free/discounted events
  • Perks from our sponsors
  • Networking and meeting new people
  • Opportunity for growth in one of the nation’s fastest growing companies
If you have a desire to make a difference through community and sports, Volo could be your next career destination. 

Job Description
When you accept a position with Volo, you’ll be joining a passionate, driven group of people. Hosts and Referees serve as representatives for Volo and its subsidiaries at facilities and bars and are the main point of contact for our players in leagues. This is a part time position, however, there are opportunities for advancement within the company.
If you’re ready to embark on a career that will impact your life and your community while having lots of fun in the process, keep scrolling …
Referee responsibilities including, but not limited to:
  • Ensure a safe, fun, social and fair environment for all players
  • Understand and kindly and fairly enforce each sport’s rules
  • Communicate with the office regarding any equipment, rule issues, player issues, etc.
  • Update league scores in our user interface
  • Check in players in our user interface
  • Promote events and upcoming leagues via social media and on-field selling
  • Help distribute marketing materials
  • Encourage and maintain a quality experience throughout the league
  • Set up & take down field set up 
  • Meet players and make them feel welcome
Must-Haves
  • Must be willing and able to work weekends and nights - we are especially looking for folks with Wednesday and Thursday evening availability.
  • Interest in sports and social activities
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Works well in a team atmosphere
  • Ability to multi-task and make decisions under pressure
  • Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds
  • Possess a positive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to communicate clearly
  • Proficient customer service skills
  • High School Diploma /GED Equivalency  
  • A car or access to transportation
  • As a referee, you must have played the sport before, and attend a shadow shift with a veteran referee as well as a sport specific training as they are available. 
  • Certified referees may qualify for a higher starting rate.
“WOW” Us With ...
  • Passion for sports and social activities
  • Outgoing and ready to handle anything presented
  • Punctual and professional, but embraces a "work hard, play hard" attitude

Additional Information
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:

  1. Which city are you currently located in?

  2. Have you played Volo sports before, and how does that experience help you as an official?

  3. How do you handle a player questioning a call you have made?

  4. How well do you feel about handling conflict and differences of opinion?

  5. Tell us a little more about that experience in refereeing (if any)

  6. This job requires evening availability and possibly some weekends.  Would that be a problem for you with your schedule?

  7. Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Volo?

  8. Will you now or in the future require Volo to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called “sponsorship” for an employment-based visa status

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