Athletic Official

City of Jacksonville NCJacksonville, NC
Onsite

About The Position

Jacksonville Recreation has indoor and outdoor facilities throughout the City and include year-round programs, classes and events including summer concerts, camps, movies, team sports and many more activities for all ages. There are 19 parks and 20+ miles of greenways and trails. We are a waterway City with easy access to fishing and water sports and are close to Onslow beaches. We are seeking dedicated and passionate athletic officials to officiate sporting events for the City of Jacksonville, providing an enjoyable experience for all participants and spectators. This role involves enforcing rules, resolving disputes, and maintaining order during games. Performs intermediate skilled technical and semiprofessional work officiating and maintaining a safe athletic environment; does related work as required. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Requirements

  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school student level or higher
  • Demonstrated proficiency of the rules involved in the designated sport
  • General knowledge of the equipment and techniques necessary to successfully conduct athletic officiating
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the National Federation of High School Sports Rules Book for the designated sport of assignment
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Jacksonville Recreation & Parks Department (JRPD) Local League Rules for the designated sport of assignment
  • Some knowledge of first aid methods and necessary safety precautions to be used in recreation work
  • Skilled in the interpretation
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, scorekeepers, field supervisors, coaches, players, spectators, athletic supervisors, and general public
  • Ability to express ideas clearly both orally and in writing

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with planning, coordinating, and implementing athletic events
  • Officiating athletic sports events
  • Maintaining records and files
  • Preparing reports
  • Ensure games take place in a safe and fair manner and effectively communicate with coaches, participants and staff
  • Recognize rule infractions and determine penalties
  • Log all incidents
  • Monitor and promote sportsmanship of coaches, participants and spectators
  • Ensure the playing area is safe and free of hazards
  • Assist in setting up equipment to ensure games start on time
  • Review rules and regulations with participants and coaches (Pregame meeting)
  • Inspect sporting equipment to ensure safety regulations
  • Attend regular training to attain a thorough knowledge of the rules
  • Performs related tasks as required
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