Recreation Employment - Sports League Official (Ages 15+)

City of Portland•Or 97217, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is hiring individuals for part-time, year-round positions within the Recreation Division. These roles include Parks Activities Specialist jobs such as Sports Official (ages 15+) and Lead Attendant: Event Host (ages 18+). The training pay for Parks Activities Specialist jobs is $19.61. The base pay for a Sports Official is $33.50 or $38.95, depending on their officiating grade level. A Lead Official earns a base pay of $38.95, with $40.12 for hours spent training and scheduling other staff. These positions are not represented by a Union. Portland Parks and Recreation is seeking basketball Sports Officials, aged 15 and older, for its 2026-2027 youth sports leagues. On-court training will cover basic officiating skills, and no prior experience is necessary. All Sports League Officials must complete the Portland Parks and Recreation Sports Officials Training Certification Program. This training spans seven weeks on Saturdays from 8:45 am to 12:00 pm, from mid-October to December, includes two live game training Jamborees, and a post-season training in March. Sports League Staff are responsible for officiating games safely and professionally. Applicants should exhibit leadership, teamwork, and demonstrate active participation and enthusiasm on the court, serving as a positive role model for all participants and staff. New Sports Officials will only be compensated for training after the hiring process is finalized. The Saturday Youth Basketball Season runs from January 9, 2027, to mid-March 2027. This job is open for an extended period, and applicants will be contacted as positions become available. Early applications are encouraged, with applications submitted by September 21st guaranteeing an interview invitation. Applications submitted after September 21st will be considered for interviews on an as-needed basis. This is a casual, part-time job posting for multiple positions classified by the City of Portland as Parks Activities Specialists. The schedule offers flexible hours, potentially including days, evenings, weekends, or holidays. The number of weekly work hours may fluctuate based on program needs, with no guarantee of specific hours each week. Positions are located at various sites across Portland. This job offers limited benefits; refer to the Benefits tab for more details. Additional pay may be available for individuals who speak languages other than English and use those skills to assist the community. Portland Parks & Recreation is committed to ensuring all individuals can access its parks and services, valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Individuals who speak other languages are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Ability to promote a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
General knowledge of assigned recreation area.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
Ability to recognize and respond to safety and emergency situations.
Ability to problem-solve and respond to customer concerns.
Basic understanding of the sport they are officiating.
Ability to run to keep up with the pace of the play.
Ability to work with diverse populations and coworkers.
Must be at least 15 years old to be a Sports Official.
Must be at least 18 years old to be a Lead Sports Official.
Knowledge of current league rules and of the National High School Federation (NHFS) rules (for Lead Officials).
Ability to travel from site to site of the assigned area.
Must be able to travel to trainings, staff meetings and game sites (for Lead Officials).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience mentoring officials is preferred (for Lead Officials).

Responsibilities

Officiating games in a safe and professional manner.
Demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and active participation and enthusiasm on the court.
Serving as a positive role model to all participants and other staff.
Ensuring game safety and knowledge of specific sport rules and supplemental rules.
Communicating effectively with Lead Officials, Event Hosts, and the public.
Planning, coordinating, and conducting on-court trainings for Sports Officials (for Lead Officials).
Scheduling officials and assigning games in scheduling software (for Lead Officials).
Handling conflicts, cancellations, and responding to quick game day situations (for Lead Officials).
Providing excellent customer service while working with staff, coaches, parents, and players (for Lead Officials).