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Volunteer Referee

Overview:
Volunteers referee matches for players within our Global Youth League, a recreational soccer program geared towards providing high school age immigrant youth (including unaccompanied immigrant teens) and youth from immigrant families, the opportunity to make friends, build community, and compete in the sport they love. College prep programming is also offered to youth participating on the field.

When:
  • Saturday afternoons: 1-4:30pm
  • Referees volunteer at least one 1.5 - 2 hour slot.
  • Fall: September - November
  • Spring: March - June

Where: 
Foster Park (Formerly Mullaly): Jerome Avenue at 165th Street. Park is North of Yankee Stadium.

Commitment:
Referees must be able to commit to being present for 1.5 - 2 hours every Saturday (excluding holiday weekends) during a season (Fall or Spring).

Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of soccer rules is required, as well as enthusiasm for working with young people. Previous ref'ing experience is preferred but not required.

Training & Support:
We will provide volunteers with orientation materials and an SBU referee manual. An SBU coordinator will always be on site to provide the referee with support and guidance.

Benefits:
In addition to helping provide the resources and support to allow under-resourced youth the opportunity to participate in an organized sport, volunteers will be connected to our network of caring volunteers and staff for fun soccer-related events throughout the year.