Part-Time - Referee, Ford Ice Center - Clarksville

Job Title:

Part-Time Referee – Ford Ice Center Clarksville

Employer:

Sabertooth Sports & Entertainment (“SS&E”)

Job Location:

Ford Ice Center – Clarksville (“FIC”)

Department:

Rink Programming

Job Reports to:

Hockey Manager

Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Responsibilities:

• Referee and Officials control the pace and maintain order during all hockey games. 
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of up-to-date USA Hockey rules and regulations. 
• Officiate at hockey games or competitions to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed.
• Stop play to signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or otherwise to regulate play or competition. 
• Responsible for maintaining a thorough understanding and knowledge of rules, procedures, and interpretations of each. 
• Impose penalties or infractions when appropriate. 
• Inspect sporting equipment and/or examine participants in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
• Keep track of game times and elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary.
• Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to regulations.
• Report to regulating organizations regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed such as fines or other disciplinary actions.
• Confer with other sporting officials, coaches, players, and facility managers in order to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.
• Responsible to work all hockey games assigned to you based on the availability that you have provided.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on and off the ice. 
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 16 years old.
• Must have a Level 1 USA Hockey officiating certification at the minimum; other levels of officiating will be dependent on the game in which that official wants to work. 
• Knowledge of the hockey community in the Middle Tennessee area.
• Skating experience required.
• Must be detailed oriented and be able to focus on multiple tasks at once. 
• Must have strong verbal and written communication.
• Possess a calm and professional manner while interacting amongst coaches, players, and fans while ensuring the safety and integrity of the game. 
• Must have a skating ability above or equal to that of the level of game they are officiating
• Must be strong skaters and continue to maintain their ability in comparison to the players they are officiating. 
• As a condition of employment, qualified applicants will be subject to a background check, including a criminal history check, driving history and character references.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, possess a suitable driving history and be insurable by SS&E’s insurance carrier (without conditions).

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting, bending, walking and handling and lifting heavy equipment up to 50 lbs. required.
• Working under pressure.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Working on an ice surface.
• Ability to ice skate.
• Exposure to bright lights, extreme temperatures and loud noise.
• Ability to stand in an upright position for continuous period of time.
• Excellent speaking and listening skills, requiring the perception of speech.

Equipment Used:

• Including, but not limited to office equipment, industrial equipment, hockey equipment, ice resurfacing equipment and scoreboard equipment.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instruction or assignments.