Adult Sports Official - Soccer (Part-Time; Seasonal)

Description

Mountain Recreation offers a fun, exciting environment to our participants and staff alike; one that fosters skill building, movement, life skills and fun! Applicants must be enthusiastic, have strong skills in working as a team with coworkers and show strong communication and class management skills.

Mountain Recreation is looking for referees for our adult soccer league on Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7-10 pm. Games are all played at Edwards Field House. Any prior officiating experience highly preferred.

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POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Adult Sports Official – Adult Soccer Referee

Location: Edwards Field House (Edwards, CO)

Schedule: Part-Time; Seasonal

Work Environment: Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors (depending on sport officiating), which may include working in extreme weather conditions. Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hours vary depending on specific sports program needs. The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all the time. Physical exertion includes frequent use of hand signals, walking/running/jogging, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling to deliver equipment and supplies. Job stress may include dealing with crowds, uncooperative participants, difficult individuals, exposure to illness and periods of continuous demand.

Supervision Required: Works under the supervision of the Athletics & Sports Coordinators and Athletics & Sports Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: $35-$40/game; depending on certification

Benefits: 3.75% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement account, accrued sick leave in accordance with HFWA, access to all three Mountain Recreation facilities and complimentary membership for employee to Gypsum Recreation Center, 20% off discount for employee and immediate family for facility programs, discounted punch cards for immediate family members to Gypsum Recreation Center, student scholarship opportunities, opportunity to sign up for Vail Valley Partnership’s One Valley Healthcare Plan—an affordable healthcare program providing medical coverage for employee’s and their families.

Mountain Recreation believes everyone, including staff, deserves to be healthy and happy through creating a culture of accountability, flexibility, and providing world-class benefits. For more information on employee benefits, check out our website https://mountainrec.org/benefits-overview/

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Statement of Duties: Officiate sporting events, games, or competitions. Maintains standards of play and ensures that game rules are observed. This position is a seasonal sports position.

Examples of Duties:

• Officiates games and events, maintains standards of play, and ensures games are played safely and fairly.
• Interprets and enforces district and Eagle County rules and policies.
• Resolves claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to district regulations.
• Inspects sporting equipment and/or examines participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
• Attends the administrative requirements necessary for the successful staging of the game. Completes accident, statistical and related reports as required.
• Attends all necessary district trainings and official clinics related to the position.
• Be aware of facility safety hazards and handle them as quickly and efficiently as possible. If necessary, reports safety hazards to supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable knowledge of: Playing rules and regulations of specific sport required to do the job and safety guidelines related to assignment.

Skills and abilities: Apply and enforce playing rules of specific sport; exercise strong initiative and significant independent decision making; demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills; communicate effectively in both verbal and written form; interact with a variety of patrons/participants; establish and maintain positive, respectful, and cooperative relatio