Officiating and job interviews...

[Our2Kids]

I've been working high school games for about 15 years (consistantly qualifying for state and district playoffs) and am at the D-II college level (a handful of games per year).

Unfortunately, my real life job will soon be eliminated. As such, I'll be starting the process of looking for a new one.

I wanted to see how best to handle the subject of officiating during the job interview process. Reffing games is clearly something I want to continue doing, but not if it is going to risk my new job -- or the prospect of getting a new job.

Is it something I bring up on my own? Is it something that I mention if they ask about what my hobbies are (in that case, I would think it's fair game to bring it up)? Is there anyone out there who has been in this situation -- as either the interviewer or the interviewee?

Part of me wants to bring it up, perhaps as a conversation piece, perhaps as a bit of full disclosure.

Looking for advice.

Thanks... I look forward to hearing from anyone.