The Sports Official officiates youth sports games. Sports may include soccer and/or flag football.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of city and department rules and regulations; knowledge of specific sports program rules and interpretations.

SKILL: Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.

ABILITY: Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; control large groups of people; follow written and verbal instructions; remain current on rules of specific sports; communicate effectively to the participants; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action to be taken; work with little or no supervision, as necessary; analyze and assess facility, equipment and weather safety hazards; write incident and accident reports, learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures; establish and maintain effective relationships with the public.

TRAINING: None required. Additional specialty/certifications preferred if available.

EXPERIENCE: Some prior working experience, preferably experience with playing, officiating, or instructing sports programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Enforce rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; analyze situations and facts quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action to be taken.
• Monitors participants and their ability to participate; monitors attire to properly perform, (i.e., shoes, equipment, etc.) if applicable.
• Provides a safe environment for all participants; enforces all general building policies if applicable; completes any necessary reports and forms (i.e., Accident/Incident Reports, Attendance Records, Supply Requests, etc.).
• Responsible for preparation of program activities; organizing relative equipment; may be required to set up and break-down materials used for instruction.
• Attend scheduled meetings as required; informs supervisor of any customer, equipment, or facility needs.
• Ensures that the goals and objectives of activity are met.
• Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants to answer questions or resolve problems.
• Performs related duties as required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold current CPR/AED certification or be able to obtain within 30 days.
• Must pass basic sports understanding test.
• May be restricted to age requirement as specified by FSLA. Ages 14-15 limited to:
  • School in Session - 3 hours/day; 18 hours/week between 7: 00 AM to 7: 00 PM.
  • School not in Session (06/01 - Labor Day) - 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week, no later than 9: 00 PM.

Please ensure your application is complete and submitted prior to 11: 59 pm on August 31, 2025, to be considered. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.