Sports Referee Jobs

JOB INFORMATION

POSITION DETAILS:

Non-exempt; part-time position working approximately 4-8 hours per week depending on how many games are officiated; Youth and Adult Leagues - various weekdays and weekends.

This person will have the opportunity to officiate Youth and Adult Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball Leagues. They are expected to maintain a fun and safe environment for all participants. Keeping players safe and players healthy are first concerns, the official will promptly and decisively address unsafe situations as well as unsafe/inappropriate conduct on the part of coaches, players and spectators. Location, time and duration of each game will depend upon schedule, location and other factors as determined by supervision. Necessary equipment will be provided by the Division of Parks and Recreation. Supervision is received from the Recreation Specialist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assure the return and condition of issued equipment and supplies
• Perform other related duties as required
• Compile and maintain record-keeping related to each game (e.g. signed waiver forms, attendance, rosters, game stats)
• Officiate games according to set rules and with fairness and respect to all participants and spectators
• Assist with opening and closing procedures at park sites

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications / requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Current certification in Community First Aid and CPR, or the ability to become certified before the program begins (certification must be maintained throughout employment)
• Minimum age 16 years

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of organized sports, including game skills, techniques and rules, as well as potential risks and safety hazards and appropriate safety precautions
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with co-workers, coaches, players/participants, and the general public
• Physical requirements include the ability to keep up with the pace of the game, running up and down the playing field as needed; as well as the ability to transport, set-up and take-down related equipment
• Ability to effectively demonstrate and promote enthusiasm, sportsmanship and achievement in the sport
• Ability to effectively communicate and enforce league and game rules as appropriate

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Experience officiating a sports league
• Referee certification(s) or licenses

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Available to work shift on consecutive weekends
• Ability to provide own transportation as needed
• Ability and willingness to attend meetings or trainings

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):
1) An evaluation of training and experience
2) One or more interviews
3) A pre-employment background investigation

This description reflects management's assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position is not eligible to receive benefits with exception to the 457 Plan as listed below.