Sports Official

Job Details

Salary: $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Location : Mather, CA

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 00000504

Department: Recreation

Opening Date: 04/12/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Recruitment OPEN until all positions filled!

We are currently hiring for our NFL Flag Football league!

The District is seeking high energy, fun, reliable and service-oriented people to officiate various youth and adult sports. As a youth and adult sports official, you will not only serve as the enforcer of the rules, but will be a culture cultivator, an impartial on-court and/or on-field coach and an advocate for the program. Previous experience is desirable, but optional.

Typical Schedule: Saturdays between 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, 4-6 hour shifts. Occasionally weekday evening shifts.

Summary Description:
Under general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, officiates a wide variety of sports programs, leagues, or tournaments including, but not limited to, flag football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball and street hockey; assists in setting up and breaking down playing fields/courts; directs and officiates games/activities and supervises participants; and works closely with District staff, coaches, scorekeepers and patrons to ensure the best possible operation(s) of youth and adult sports games/activities.

Essential Functions

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices:

• Officiate assigned sports games/activities as scheduled; move throughout the playing field or court to make effective and accurate calls.
• Arrive on time and in proper attire/appearance as required by District guidelines; review, interpret, and enforce league rules, regulations, and District policies.
• Set-up, break down, and clean up playing fields/courts, facilities, and equipment as necessary.
• Keep score when necessary.
• Assist with the distribution of supplies and other related material when necessary.
• Provide a safe and clean environment with adequate supervision by implementing guidelines from District policies and procedures manuals.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures by implementing guidelines from District policy and procedures manuals.
• Provide courteous and professional service to all program participants, facility users, District personnel and the public; monitor behavior and play of participants.
• Communicate with participants and the public; discuss program concerns and participation issues and provide solutions when appropriate.
• Perform opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Attend, and participant at staff meetings and trainings.
• Complete appropriate reports and forms as necessary.
• Conduct work tasks safely and in compliance with District safety standards and the District Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
• Perform field/court inspection and report any potentially unsafe conditions to the Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Coordinator, or supervisor on duty.
• Perform emergency procedures when needed.
• May be required to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Officiating rules, techniques, and methods.
  
• Basic arithmetic principles and practices (score calculations).
  
• Game rules in a variety of sports such as but not limited to, flag football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball and street hockey.
  
• Methods of scorekeeping.
  
• Basic principles of high-quality customer service.
  
• Basic operation of sports equipment including goals, nets, balls, bases and other related amenities.

Ability to:

• Keep score and officiate games while paying attention and moving around the court or field at all times in order to make fair and accurate calls.
• Analyze and use independent judgment in problem solving routine situations such as responding to customer or employee problems/complaints, supervising and activities, caring for participant injuries and resolving conflicts between participants or volunteer coaches to ensure safety.
• Comprehend and prepare reports such as score cards/sheets, accident, incident, and behavior reports, emergency, registration, and Hold Harmless forms using a prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Develop favorable public relations and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image.
• Position body properly to make an accurate call. Remain poised in high-pressure situations.
• Use good judgement in game situations.
• Remain consistent when making calls in a game or match.
• Think clearly, quickly, and accurately in emergencies.
• Communicate professionally, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Previous sports officiating experience is desirable.

License or Certificate:
Required to hold current certification in Standard First Aid, CPR, AED, and Concussion protocol training or obtain within thirty (30) days of employment.

Additional Requirements:
Department of Justice (DOJ) background check.
A clear tuberculosis screening is required.
Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein 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 these essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in an outdoor/indoor work environment with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions; work at various locations throughout the District; may be required to work days, night, weekends, and holidays.

Physical: Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an outdoor/indoor setting; to use standard game equipment; to run forward, backward, and laterally; to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted; carry, push, and pull heavy objects; to make frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and coworker contact; occasional working alone; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Pre-Hire Requirements:

Before an employee is hired, they must successfully complete pre-employment requirements that may include, but are not limited to: fingerprinting and Department of Justice (DOJ) background check, a clear tuberculosis screening, pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug screening, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.

How to Apply for this Position:

An applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. CRPD reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Initial Selection Review: The Cordova Recreation & Park District reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applications will be screened against the criteria outlined in this job posting, the minimum qualifications, responses to the supplemental questions, and other needs of the position. The best qualified candidates will be invited to interview at a date that is to be determined.

Testing: Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact the assigned recruiter.

Withdrawing from Recruitment Process: Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, they are required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

Questions: All questions regarding this position should be directed to the assigned recruiter.

NOTE: The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Cordova Recreation & Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Sick Leave: All part-time and seasonal employees will be issued forty (40) hours of sick leave upon their date of hire and reinstated every one year anniversary to be available for the following twelve months not to exceed a 40 hour cap. Sick leave may not be used until after 90 days of the original hire date.

01

Why are you interested in this position?

02

Do you have general knowledge of the rules of flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, or any other sport? We are currently hiring for our NFL Flag Football league.

03

What experience, if any, do you have officiating basketball, flag football, or volleyball? Please explain your sports background as it relates to this position (such as playing or coaching).

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After reviewing the job description, are you able to perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

 Cordova Recreation and Park District

 04/19/2024

 Rancho Cordova,CA