Social Referee & Host
San Jose, CA (On-site)
Posted 10 days ago
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Job Description
Founded and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010, Volo is a community based organization with more than 350,000 users across the US. Our users leverage Volo to organize, meet, communicate and play within their community through fitness and social activities. Whether it's a performance sport like soccer, or a social activity like cornhole, Volo provides something real. Real interaction, real activity, real fun, and real impact.
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.
Proof We Are Awesome
- Ranked Among Inc-5000 Fastest Growing Companies
- Serving more than 45,000 kids in free youth programs
- Over 350,000 Adult Participants Nationwide
- 8 City Markets & Counting...
Referees are responsible for understanding and enforcing rules and safety guidelines in a friendly, competitive environment. This is a part-time role, great for anyone who likes being outside, enjoys sports, and is looking for supplemental income.
As a host, you'll be responsible for creating a welcoming, energetic environment for participants while ensuring games, activities, and events run smoothly. Each season, you'll be assigned to support pickup games and/or league operations, serving as the primary point of contact for players and guests.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Prior experience playing or refereeing the sport is ideal
- Must be available for a minimum of eight weeks, as follows:
- Weekday availability from 5:30pm-10:30pm
- Weekend availability between 9am - 4pm
- Must have reliable transportation to and from field locations
What We Look For:
- People with a passion for sports and social activities
- Must value punctuality and professionalism
- Prior referee experience a plus, but not required
- Experience in diffusing challenging situations a plus
Founded and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Volo provides year-round access for adults 21+ to participate in a variety of sports, fitness, tournaments, social activities, and volunteer opportunities. More than 400,000 users leverage the Volo platform to organize, meet, communicate and interact within their community. Ranked on the Inc. 5000, a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., Volo now holds the position as the country’s largest adult social sports network, and currently operates nationally in Baltimore, Boston, Denver, Seattle, Charleston, New York City, New Jersey, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.! When adults register through Volo, they Play it Forward... helping to create free quality, youth sports programs in their communities via the Volo Kids Foundation (VKF), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that removes barriers to athletic participation by providing free programs in each of the Volo cities for kids ages 6-12, that is open to kids of all genders, races, and abilities to play at no cost to their families. Supported by volunteers, donations, and corporate and community partnerships, VKF has engaged over 20,000 kids across the country since its inception in 2015. Help us reach our goal of providing free sports to 1 million kids!
