Detroit Sports Club
Officials Wanted
Help Lead the Game. Learn the Rules. Get on the Field.
Detroit Sports Club is looking for dependable, confident, and motivated officials to help create a great flag football experience for our players, teams, and fans.
No previous officiating experience is required. We will train new officials through rules study, an online test, and on-field training with experienced officials.
Game pay starts at $30 per hour. Training is required before paid assignments begin.
Official Snapshot
Everything you need to know before applying.
| Role | Adult Flag Football Official |
| Experience Needed | None — we train new officials |
| Training | Rules study, online test, and on-field training |
| Test Requirement | 80% passing score required |
| Pay | Starts at $30 per hour |
| Training Pay | Training games are unpaid |
| Best Fit | Confident, reliable, athletic, and fair-minded individuals |
Why Become an Official?
Great officials help teach, correct, improve, and protect the game.
Lead the Game
Officials help set the tone, keep games moving, and make sure players have a safe, fair, and organized experience.
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No Experience Needed
We train new officials through rules study, online testing, and live-game field training with experienced officials.
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Stay Around Sports
Officiating is a great way to stay active, stay involved in athletics, and become part of the flag football community.
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What It Takes to Be a Good Official
A great official needs more than a whistle. You need a strong understanding of the rules, a love of athletics, physical ability, self-confidence, dedication, determination, and personal integrity.
Players look at each game as important. Officials must treat each game the same way by being prepared, professional, fair, and willing to make decisions with confidence.
Training Process
No previous officiating experience is necessary. All new officials must complete the online rules test with a passing score of 80% or better and complete on-field training.
1. Learn the Rules
Study the rulebook and understand the game inside and out before stepping onto the field.
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2. Pass the Test
Complete the online rules test with a score of 80% or better to move forward.
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3. Train On Field
Start by learning from a training official, then lead the field while an experienced official shadows you.
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Note: Officials are not paid during training games.
Official Equipment Checklist
Officials are responsible for having the proper uniform and basic equipment.
| Black and white striped official shirt |
Black officiating pants or shorts with white side stripe |
Solid black lanyard |
| Whistle |
Black belt |
Black shoes and socks |
| Yellow penalty flag |
Black cap with white piping |
Stopwatch — not your phone |
The Biggest Challenge
The biggest adjustment is becoming a decision maker. Sometimes people will not like decisions that do not go their way. That does not mean you are a bad official — it means you are doing the job.
Confidence, consistency, communication, and integrity are what help officials earn respect and stay in the game.
How to Become an Official
Follow these steps to begin the onboarding process.
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Submit your application
Complete the official application form so our team can review your interest and availability. |
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We will contact you
A Detroit Sports Club representative will follow up regarding the application and officiating opportunities in your area. |
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Read and study the rulebook
You must know the rules of the game inside and out to be an official in our program. |
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Take the online rules test
You must receive an 80% passing score to move forward with our organization. |
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Onboarding and training
If you pass the test and there are openings, we will get you onboarded and set up for on-field training. |
Ready to Get Started?
This is a rewarding position for people who love sports, competition, and helping create a better game-day experience.
Submit Application
Read Rulebook
Take Rules Test
Questions? Call or text Bryan at 248-840-8200.
Step on the field. Lead the game. Help us create a better flag football experience.