Sports Official

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, this position involves officiating flag football, basketball, baseball, softball, or soccer games for leagues and tournament play.

This is a continuing basis position, and applicants will be contacted only if a position is available.

Applicants must be available to work a minimum of six hours per week and be willing to work nights and weekends.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure guidelines, rules, and sportsmanship are enforced.
• Officiate assigned games for leagues and tournament play.
• Assist in field/court setup and take down.
• Conduct safety and related inspections.
• Report any field/court problems to the Supervisor.
• Report any problems with coaches, players, parents, or spectators to the Supervisor.
• Ensure the safety of staff, participants, and citizens.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Prefer some flag football, basketball, baseball, softball, or soccer officiating experience; position will require training and taking a test before officiating.
• Knowledge of flag football, basketball, baseball, softball, or soccer programs; knowledge of rules and equipment usage; proper English usage.
• Ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public, and work independently or with another official on assigned games.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and wet/humid conditions.
• Continual field work.
• Moderate mental effort is required.
• Moderate mental pressure exists due to exposure to interpersonal conflicts.
• Moderate physical exertion is present when running with the game, if necessary.