Seasonal - Athletic Official III (Multiple Positions/Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (APR) is seeking Seasonal Athletic Officials III to officiate Youth, Teen, and Adult Sport Leagues, and Sport Specific Clinics at various City of Austin Recreation Centers and at the Krieg Multi-Purpose Field. This role ensures the safety and security of participants, spectators, officials, facilities, and equipment, while enforcing policies and procedures fairly and professionally. The position involves inspecting playing areas for safety hazards, ensuring safe equipment use, providing excellent customer service, resolving disputes, and completing required forms. Officials may also assist with evacuations during emergencies and cancel games due to unsafe conditions. The City of Austin offers a comprehensive compensation package, including medical benefits, paid leave, a retirement plan, and training opportunities, fostering a purposeful career contributing to the community.

Requirements

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of athletic programs and activities.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in problem solving.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Ability to work with children and teens, including youth with special needs.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the City and the public.
Must have a minimum of 5 years officiating experience and have required officiating certification.
Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Work environment includes, tolerating loud noise associated with enthusiasm and excitement and working outdoors in any and all types of weather and or inclement conditions; and in confined spaces at time.
Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience officiating athletic events/activities.
Experience officiating in one or more of the following athletic activities: Basketball, Soccer, Indoor Volleyball, Flag Football, Pickleball, Sand Volleyball, Kickball, Youth Kickball, and Youth Volleyball.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety and security of participants, spectators, officials, facility and equipment.
Enforce all policies and procedures in a fair and professional manner.
Display proper mechanics at all times.
Inspect playing areas for safety hazards prior to games.
Ensure safe and proper use of equipment.
Provide excellent customer service.
Provide assistance and resolve disputes and minor problems in a professional and courteous manner.
Assist with evacuations if an emergency situation should arise.
Complete required forms.
Cancel games due to unsafe playing conditions.