Sports Specialist
Posted:
Thursday, 31 July 2025
Valid Thru:
Saturday, 30 August 2025
Index Requested on:
08/01/2025 01:42:14
Indexed on:
08/01/2025 01:42:14
Location:
Lafayette, CO, 80026, US
Industry:
Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category:
13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
City of Lafayette, CO is hiring!
Description:
Provides officiating for youth and adult sports games. Specialist level Sports Officials require specific training beyond the general understanding of the sport being officiated.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of city and department rules and regulations; knowledge of specific sports program rules and interpretations. Must maintain current certifications or required trainings in order to officiate.
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 rules of specific sports; communicate effectively to the participants; to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken; to work with little or no supervision, as necessary; analyze and assess facility, equipment and weather safety hazards; write incident and accident reports, as necessary; learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public; pass basic sports understanding test; successfully pass police check for offenses that would prohibit working with kids or adults.
TRAINING: Specialty certifications or trainings required.
EXPERIENCE: Some prior working experience, preferably 2 years and increased level of competitiveness, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence of required knowledge, skills and abilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive
- Responsible for enforcing rules and regulation firmly, tactfully and impartially; analyzing situations and facts quickly and objectively to determine 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 Report, Attendance Record, Supply Requests, etc.).
- Responsible for preparation for program activities; prepare lesson plans, organize relative equipment; may be required to set-up and break-down materials used for instruction.
- Attends scheduled meeting as required; makes supervisor aware of any customer, equipment, or facility needs.
- Provides direct supervision of support staff, ensuring that the goals of objectives of class are met.
- Performs related duties as required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must hold current CPR/AED certification.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.
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