Job Description

Job Title

Officiates and/or keeps score for various games in the youth recreational sports program.

Average hours per week: 5-15

This class is distinguished from Adult Sports Official in that the latter officiates and keeps score in the adult recreation program.

Supervision

Employees in this classification work under direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator. Employees assigned to this classification may supervise assistant coaches or volunteers.

Examples Of Duties

Examples of duties and responsibilities:

• Instructs and supervises athletes at practices and games.
• Corresponds with all parents, officials, and scorekeepers and completes all paperwork as necessary.
• Serves as a positive role model for the players, parents, officials, and fellow coaches by following all rules and demonstrating good sportsmanship.
• Supervises the players before, during, and immediately after practices and games.
• Provides a safe and enjoyable environment for all players, giving each child an equal opportunity to participate.
• May keep score for the games before and/or team games.
• Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

Knowledge of:

• Recreation, preferably with sports.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including diverse internal and external customers.
• Work with diverse populations and maintain an inclusive environment.
• Supervise youth.
• Evaluate situations, make decisions, and give oral instructions.
• Follow safe work practices and observe safety rules.
• Show initiative, be responsible, caring, concerned, and prideful in the daily endeavors with people and job responsibilities.

Typical Qualifications

Education and experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D.; and experience with recreation, preferably with sports. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession and maintenance of:

• A valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• CPR/First Aid Certification, desirable.

This position will be required to complete the following before a final offer is made:

• Police Background Investigation

Benefits

This is a temporary position, with no benefits.

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