Derrick Harrington
Folsom,CA
Summary
Hard working, rule follower, dedicated, detail-oriented, organized, strong conflict resolution skills, quick learner. Able to work in a variety of different environments and different people and excel in those conditions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Soccer Referee
Chris Roat
Folsom, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Officiated soccer matches, ensuring adherence to rules and regulations.
- Managed game flow by communicating effectively with players and coaches.
- Evaluated player performance and addressed infractions promptly.
- Developed conflict resolution skills while maintaining sportsmanship during contests.
- Mentored junior referees, enhancing their understanding of officiating standards.
- Implemented strategies for improving game consistency and fairness across matches.
- Conducted pre-game inspections to ensure equipment compliance and safety standards.
- Managed conflicts effectively and efficiently by mediating disputes between players, coaches, and spectators when necessary.
- Promoted fair play and sportsmanship by consistently applying game rules and officiating with integrity.
- Monitored and managed soccer games to verify safety and promote good sportsmanship for players.
- Strengthened teamwork abilities by collaborating closely with assistant referees to make accurate offside calls or identify foul play incidents outside my line of sight.
- Developed strong communication skills through regular interaction with players, coaches, assistant referees, fourth officials, and assessors during games.
- Developed situational awareness skills by positioning myself optimally during matches to make accurate calls in high-pressure situations.
- Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships.
- Enforced discipline to encourage respect, fairness and equality for players.
- Officiated at sporting events, games, or competitions to maintain standards of play and verify observed game rules.
- Signaled free kicks, corners and throw-ins to control flow of game and provide fair rules.
- Stayed current with rule changes, interpretations, and points of emphasis by attending annual referee clinics and workshops to maintain certification.
- Mentored and supported new referees to enhance knowledge of fundamentals of game and apply best practices.
- Delivered consistent referee performance by making real-time decisions based on extensive knowledge of soccer rules and regulations.
- Interpreted and applied rules and regulations in sports.
- Inspected sporting equipment for compliance with safety and event regulations.
- Monitored play times and elapsed time during particular events, stopping clocks to meet regulatory requirements.
- Educated athletes, coaches and fellow officials about game rules and regulations.
- Notified players, coaches and officiating team of rule infractions and relevant penalties.
- Explained and taught regulations and rules to players and coaches.
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
- Controlled game flow to maintain safe and fair environment.
- Made judgment calls on unsportsmanlike behavior and other violations.
- Provided safe playing environment for players by monitoring activity.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Contributed to professional development of assistant referees through mentoring and on-field guidance.
- Enhanced team communication and decision-making on field by consistently applying game rules.
- Fostered respect for rules among players, leading to fewer disputes and smoother game flow.
- Strengthened team dynamics on field through effective conflict resolution and encouragement of sportsmanship.
- Boosted spectator satisfaction by facilitating engaging and fair match experience.
- Enhanced player understanding of rules through clear, concise communication before and during matches.
- Maintained control of game and player safety through vigilant monitoring and prompt rule enforcement.
- Reduced game delays by efficiently managing stoppage time and substitutions.
- Ensured accurate scoring records by diligently tracking goals, assists, penalties, and other statistical data during matches.
- Managed player substitutions to establish smooth and productive flow of game.
- Provided constructive feedback to players and coaches to enhance performance and maximize potential.
- Exercised decisions on goals, offsides and fouls to determine accuracy and fairness of game results.
- Examined equipment for proper functionality and promoted safe playing conditions.
- Managed game time effectively through monitoring stoppages for injuries, substitutions, or disciplinary actions while ensuring the appropriate amount of added time at the end of each half.
Teacher's Assistant
Vista Del Lago High School
Folsom, CA
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Supported teachers in delivering instructional materials and resources effectively.
- Prepared classroom materials and organized resources for efficient lesson execution.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
Volunteer
Impact Soccer Club
Folsom, CA
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted in organizing community soccer events and activities.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules to ensure adequate support during events.
- Facilitated communication between coaches, players, and parents for improved collaboration.
- Implemented safety protocols during practices and matches to ensure participant welfare.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
Education
No Degree -
Vista Del Lago Highschool
Foslom, CA05-2027
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Collaborative teamwork
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Classroom support
- Helping students with special needs
- Grading assignments
- Material preparation
- Supervising student activities
- Attendance tracking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Adaptive learning
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Grading homework and tests
- Mathematics instruction
- Classroom technology
- CPR and first aid
- Assignment grading
- Patience and tolerance
- Quick thinking
- Physical fitness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Rules enforcement
- Judgment calls
- Game flow control
- Handling complaints
- Time management
- Integrity and fairness
- Field inspection
- Visual acuity
- Memory retention
- Player safety
- Rule enforcement
- Timekeeping
- Dispute mediation
- Consistency
- Equipment inspections
- Volunteer coordination
- Technological proficiency
- Inventory management
- Injury prevention
- Game rules
- Field management
- Credential verification
- Game regulations
- Coach relations
- Collaboration
- Sportsmanship promotion
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Endurance
- Good eyesight
- Decision-making skills
- Basic mathematics
- Lower body strength
- Reasoning
- Stamina
- Stress tolerance
- Policy reinforcement
- Game and match rules
- Deductive reasoning
- Equipment maintenance
- Regulation enforcement
- Compliance monitoring
- Equipment setup
- Match officiating
Accomplishments
For competitive soccer I made a national team under the Surf Select Program, passing through various different challenges to make a regional team and another set of challenges to make a national team that played in London, England. Also have done backpacking and mountaineering in the Colorado Rockies in 2023, sailing in the British Virgin Island in 2024 and in the Mediterranean in 2025.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Sports: Soccer and Basketball
- Video Gaming
- Baking
- Reading
- Cooking
- Music
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Running
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Vista Del Lago High School
08.2025 - 01.2026
Volunteer
Impact Soccer Club
10.2023 - 01.2025
Soccer Referee
Chris Roat
01.2022 - Current
No Degree -
Vista Del Lago Highschool