Do you have what it takes to pick up the whistle?
Read on to find out.
Youll fill out a simple utility and pay a class fee.
Youll also need to pass a background check to be eligible.
To apply, contact yourstate referee association.
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To pass, youll need a minimum of 75%.
Youll also have to recertify each year to maintain your status.
To upgrade, you will need to have refereed a certain number of games at your current level.
You will also need to take another class and pass a test for the next level.
In some cases, you may also need to pass fitness tests and assessments for the higher grades.
Check with your state referee association as the requirements to upgrade differ from state to state.
Its not difficult to find jobs paying from $50 to $90 per game.
Game lengths vary by age, but its not hard to make at least $25 per hour refereeing.
If you get into the top divisions, the pay can be $800 per game or more.
Its also a greatsecond incomefor anyone, especially those of you with flexible hours.
Officiating these games allows you to participate in the game you love and earn money for your time.
Its one of ahandful of side gigsweve found that pay you to get in shape.
Jamie Bush is a finance professional who also happens to referee soccer part-time.
