Cold. There are very few weather conditions that cancel a broomball game. I would bundle up in many layers, including snowpants, boots, jacket, and warm hat that would be able to fit under my helmet. I would throw my whistle around my neck and head out. Once at the rinks, I would check in, grab a...
Day in the Life
Referee
Michigan Technological University
Broomball Referee
Do you best to get familiar with the sport and culture associated with it. I knew nothing about broomball going into it which made it hard to answer some of the questions well pertaining to why I wanted the position. Prepare for it like you would any other interview-anticipate questions they may ...
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Education
Referee
Michigan Technological University
Since you could make your own schedule, it was pretty easy to balance work and other events that take place in the life as a student. They had a easy system that would allow shift changes, if something would come up that prevented you from working too.
Sports
Work-Life Balance
College
Referee
Michigan Technological University
Confidence to make calls. Most players will argue with you and you just need to be confident.Team work ethic. You will be working with other individuals and the players on your rink, you want to make sure you can be a team player and respect those around you.
Sports
Skillset
College
Referee
Michigan Technological University
Referee shifts are usually about 3-4 hours long each and you referee about 4-5 broomball games a shift. You can sign up for what shifts you are available for each week. You clock in inside the broomball cocoa shack and then go to your assigned rink for your shift. You will most likely be on shift...
Day in the Life
Sports
Education
Referee
Michigan Technological University
Work shifts are each an hour, but depending on your availability, you can work several in a row. Shifts in the morning and afternoon can be busy, but are scheduled around class time. Evening shifts are not nearly as busy. Most of your time is spent brewing coffee, preparing espresso-based drinks ...
Day in the Life
Michigan Technological University
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