Adult Sports Game Monitor

Willamalane Park and Recreation District•Springfield, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Monitor recreational sports league games and matches, including but not limited to dodgeball, kickball, ultimate frisbee, pickleball, miniature golf, and yard games. This part-time, non-exempt, non-benefitted position requires the ability to work evenings and weekends regularly. The employee is responsible for monitoring low-level competitive sports games and matches and reporting outcomes to the Athletic Supervisor. Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of this position.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalency and two years of experience working in a sports setting, playing or involvement with sporting games and matches.
Experience in community recreation, parks and recreation, or a related area.
Experience working closely with adults, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above-described duties.
Possession, or ability to obtain, current First Aid, CPR, and AED certificates.
Must be at least 16 years of age.

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR Certification; additional certifications relevant to position oversight may be required.
Communication skills, including personal interaction and the ability to collaborate with internal and external parters.
Proficiency to learn district operating systems.
Ability to work independently.
Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships.
Act calmly and effectively in possible emergency situations.
Exercise sound judgement, take initiative, and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
Three years of experience working in a sports setting, playing or involvement with sporting games and matches.
Experience in community recreation, parks and recreation, or a related area.
Experience in behavior management and/or conflict resolution preferred, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties.
Spanish speaking preferred; a bilingual rate adjustment is contingent upon passing a proficiency test.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for safe and effective gameplay within the games or matches.
Know, understand, and uphold all game rules and regulations.
Communicate sports rules clearly, calmly, and effectively with all members of the public, including players, fans, and general community members.
Keep time, score, and manage all aspects of the respective game or match details.
Organize and verify rosters prior to all games or matches.
Remain unbiased during gameplay and maintain professional conduct at all times with all players, and spectators.
Ensure the court or field or play is free from hazard or unusual circumstances prior to and throughout gameplay.
Report any damage to the facility or equipment to the Athletics Supervisor.
Dress in appropriate attire issued by the organization at all times.
Perform other job-related duties or tasks as required.

Benefits

Annual cost of living increase (up to 4% as approved by the Board).
Merit increase (3%) upon successful completion of the initial probationary period, and up a three percent (3%) increase annually thereafter as approved by the Board.
Additional $1/hour increase upon successful completion of a Spanish or American Sign Language (ASL) competency test.
Discount on selected childcare programs (see Policy Manual for restrictions).
25-percent discount on certain recreation programs.
Holiday Pay (double time) for any hours worked on district designated holidays.
Sick leave accrual: 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. Part-time staff may use sick leave beginning on their 91st day of employment.
Free use of pools for lap and play swim for employee only. Discount for household members.
Free use of fitness center for employee only. Discount for household members.
Free Wellness programs for employee.
Payroll direct deposit is available.