Bend Parks seeks youth flag football referees

The Bend Park and Recreation District is looking for referees for the 2014 Fall Youth Flag Football season. Referees are an essential part of the program. Potential applicants must enjoy working with youth and be able to create a positive, encouraging environment.

Although prior referee experience is not required, all referees must have sound football knowledge, a clean criminal history background, pass a pre-employment drug test and be at least 15 years of age.

Pay rates vary from $12.00 to $18.00 per game. Games are played on Sundays, September 14th through November 2nd.

Anyone interested must attend a mandatory meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:00 pm at the Bend Park & Recreation District office, 799 SW Columbia St. For more information, contact Rich Ekman, BPRD Sports Program Coordinator at (541) 706-6126.