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Elijah Rector

Summary

My job as a referee has given me invaluable skills for both the workforce and my life. There have been times when I have been yelled at aggressively by adults in positions of power and teenagers. I have learned to deal with these stressful situations both effectively and calmly by speaking with agitators and removing them from the premises of the field if necessary. I have natural leadership skills from both this as well as being a captain for three out four years of high school varsity soccer. Being a ref has also taught me how to listen to both sides of an argument and subsequently making a clear and sometimes difficult decision. I have learned how to maintain a fun environment while still ensuring rules are in place and enforced.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Soccer Referee

Oconee Futbol Club
09.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced player safety by enforcing soccer rules, maintaining control of games, and addressing misconduct on the field.
  • Promoted fair play and sportsmanship by consistently applying game rules and officiating with integrity.
  • Managed conflicts effectively and efficiently by mediating disputes between players, coaches, and spectators when necessary.
  • Ensured accurate scoring records by diligently tracking goals and serious fouls during matches.
  • Improved match flow by anticipating potential issues, communicating clearly with players and coaches, and establishing authority on the field.

Youth Soccer Referee

Oconee Parks And Recreation
08.2019 - Current

In addition to the duties of the above Soccer Referee position:

  • Encouraged younger children to enjoy the beauty of the sport by having fun conversations with players and building relationships with them
  • Took extra care to help young children deal with the emotions of winning and losing in a competitive environment by encouraging fair play and good sportsmanship at all times
  • Took time during games to explain complicated rules to children so they could further understand how the sport works

Academy Soccer Coach

Oconee Futbol Club
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic training programs and individualized coaching sessions.
  • Increased player skills development by focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses through targeted drills.
  • Improved team cohesion through regular team-building exercises and open communication channels among players.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices and continuously improve overall program effectiveness.
  • Communicated effectively with parents on goals for their kids and how to help them achieve those goals at home

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
05.2026

High School Diploma -

North Oconee High School
Bogart, GA
05.2023

Skills

  • Handling conflicts between between both youth and adults
  • Managing intense scenarios calmly and effectively
  • Adapt easily to unique problems
  • Personable and relatable, easy to talk to
  • Listening to both sides of a dispute and making clear decisions
  • Behavior Modeling

Accomplishments

  • Received Lead by Example Award: This award is given to one senior boy and one girl out of the entire senior class (chosen by the principal) of my high school as recognition for great display of character, positivity, and leadership
  • Received AP Scholar with distinction award (2022 and 2023)
  • I have trained new, young refs and in doing so have enhanced their abilities to control games, make correct calls, and have confidence in themselves

Volunteer

  • Volunteered for food kitchen called Our Daily Bread (Summer 2023)
  • Volunteered to run church's audio/visual equipment during services (2018-present)
  • National Honors Society member (2021-2022)
  • Volunteered for church's Vacation Bible School (Summers of 2018-2019, and 2022-2023)
  • Special Olympics volunteer (2018)

Timeline

Academy Soccer Coach

Oconee Futbol Club
08.2022 - 04.2023

Soccer Referee

Oconee Futbol Club
09.2019 - Current

Youth Soccer Referee

Oconee Parks And Recreation
08.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Georgia

High School Diploma -

North Oconee High School
Elijah Rector