Official/Referee/Umpire/Commissioner

Job Description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, officiates flag football, basketball, baseball, softball or soccer games for leagues and tournament play.'THIS POSITION IS POSTED ON A CONTINUING BASIS. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY IF A POSITION IS AVAILABLE.MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK A MINIMUM OF SIX HOURS PER WEEK.MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS.MUST BE AT LEAST 14 YEARS OF AGE.DUTIESEssential FunctionsEnsure guidelines, rules and sportsmanship are enforced.Officiate assigned games for leagues and tournament play.Assist in field/court set up and take down.Conduct safety and related inspections.Report any field/court problems to the Supervisor.Report any problems with coaches, players, parents or spectators to the Supervisor.Ensure safety of staff, participants and citizens.Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSEducation and ExperiencePrefer some flag football, basketball, baseball, softball, or soccer officiating experience; position will require training and taking a test before officiating.Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of flag football, basketball, baseball, softball, or soccer programs; knowledge of rules and equipment usage; proper English usage. Responsible for using rules to make officiating decisions which affect the activities of people. Contact with the public presenting and defining officiating rules. Must be able to communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public, and work independently or with another official on assigned games.Physical Demands/Working ConditionsFrequent exposure to heat, cold and wet/humid conditions; continual field work; moderate mental effort is required; moderate mental pressure exists due to exposure to interpersonal conflicts; moderate physical exertion is present when running with the game, if necessary.