League Official

City of Edinburg • Edinburg, TX

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About The Position

A League Official schedules and officiates games and tournaments, enforces game rules and policies, coordinates with teams and venues, and represents the league to the public. The position involves daily contact with the public and works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Officials must arrive 15 minutes before the first game, notify the Recreation Manager at least 24 hours before a scheduled game if unable to attend, and report to the Recreation Manager for assignments throughout the year. They use judgment and public relations skills when working with players and coaches, enforce rules and regulations with authority, and prepare incident and ejection reports for incidents at City facilities.

Employment is contingent on a complete background investigation and passing a City-administered pre-employment drug test. Applicants must hold a current Texas Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. The role may require officiating games outdoors. The work environment is described as relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.

Requirements

• Knowledge necessary to understand basic operational and technical processes, equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
• Experience in various sports.
• Current valid Texas Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to supervise and control situations professionally.
• Customer service skills.
• Knowledge of rules for high school, NCAA, Little League, and local City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department activities.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and use standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment.
• Must pass a complete background investigation and a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• T.A.S.O. (Texas Association of Sport Officials) certification or experience as an official.

Responsibilities

• Officiate men's, women's, high school, middle school, boys' and girls' basketball, volleyball, flag football, tackle football, baseball, and softball games and tournaments.
• Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the first game.
• Notify the Recreation Manager 24 hours before a scheduled game if unable to attend the assignment.
• Use good judgment and public relations skills when interacting with players and team coaches.
• Enforce game rules and regulations with authority.
• Prepare reports of incidents occurring in City facilities, including completing ejection reports when necessary.
• Report to the Recreation Manager for assignments throughout the year.
• Handle situations arising on and off the court involving coaches, players, and spectators in a professional and effective manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED