Recreation Sports Official

Posting number: 1001816

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Athletics

Job classification: Recreation Sports Official

Posting type: Open

Categories: Sports & Physical Education

Summary

Paid by the game as follows:
     Volleyball
$30
Football 
$40
Softball 
$35
Basketball 
$35
Flag Football
$25
Plate Baseball
$50
Base Baseball 
$35
Kickball 
$35
Scorekeeper 
$15
Soccer (Certified Official)$30Soccer (Non-Certified Official)$25

Officiates sports games.

Examples of duties

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description.  The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Officiate a variety of games; makes appropriate and consistent decisions during the game.
• Enforces relevant rules of conduct.

 
ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

• Studies and maintains knowledge about game rules of the sports officiated.
• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience 
Completion of High School or GED. Position requires no experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above
 
Certifications/Licenses 

• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record according to City criteria.

Job Knowledge 
Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. Complete comprehension of the subject area to solve common and unusual problems, able to advise on technical matters, and serve as a resource on the subject for others.
 
Reading
Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words and ability to read and understand written instructions.  
 
Writing 
Basic: Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.  
 
Math 
Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).  

Communication Skills 
Requires regular & routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
 
Independence and Decision-Making 
Normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices.  The assignment is usually reviewed frequently.
 
Technical Skills 
Comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
 
Fiscal Responsibilities 
No budgetary/fiscal responsibility.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities
No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.

Supplemental information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Work requires light physical exertion depending upon sport officiated including  
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to observe actions of others use a computer, telephone and communicate effectively with others. 

 
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• May frequently experience time pressure, working closely with others as a part of a team, exacting work and a noisy environment. 
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.

 
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND HARDWARE:
Does not typically require use of machines or tools.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is normally performed in an outdoor or recreational setting. The employee is not exposed to environmental hazards and does not normally require the use of protective equipment.