Sports Official

Job Description

Job Description

The Recreation Sports Official works under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator; officiates youth sports programs such as soccer, basketball, baseball / T-ball, flag football etc.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Officiates all youth sports programs

1.1 Ensures the safety of participants through the use of proper officiating mechanics and rules

1.2 Enforce guidelines, rules and sportsmanship

1.3 Ensures the set up and take down of playing fields and or playing facilities

1.4 Reports any injuries or problems to the Recreation Coordinator

1.5 Report any issues or concerns with coaches, players, parents or spectators to the Recreation

Coordinator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, or any equivalent combination of related education or experience.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of recreation game rules and city policies.
• Skill in First Aid and CPR
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.