Sports Official [E]

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GARDEN GROVE•Garden Grove, CA

10d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Support the Athletics Program in providing a safe and fun environment in which to play sports, through regulation of sports games and events across multiple grade levels.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of youth development and sports experience
Reliable transportation, safe driving record, CA driver license, at least 2 years of driving experience, and automobile insurance
Must maintain valid CPR certification throughout employment through BGCGG CPR Program or through another acceptable CPR certification agency
Must pass Staff Instructional Exam prior to employment; fulfills minimum professional development requirement

Nice To Haves

Preferably attending college
Business and customer service experience an asset
Bilingual capabilities a plus

Responsibilities

Use effective communication and maintain a professional tone in written and verbal communication consistently with staff members, volunteers, school personnel, parents and all community stakeholders
Communicate all pertinent program information with supervisor
Respond to all forms of communication in a timely manner
Uphold the organization’s mission and values; follow BGCGG and GGUSD standards of conduct
Demonstrate flexibility; minimize interpersonal conflict
Maintain a cooperative and healthy work environment
Develop positive relationships and set appropriate boundaries
Perform as a positive role model for youth and peers
Complete assigned tasks and perform responsibilities in a timely manner
Regularly attend staff meetings and trainings as needed; assist with special events as required
Demonstrate effective problem-solving methods; adept at conflict resolution
Apply behavior management techniques when dealing with member discipline or redirection
Create a safe and fun environment in which to play sports
Maintain good sportsmanship throughout the sports events and deescalate as needed
Sufficiently supervise and interact with children and enforce safety standards
Observe actions of players at sporting events
Maintain visual and auditory abilities to act swiftly in an emergency; immediately respond to and report any emergencies or accidents to management
Regulate plays and watch for broken rules; make decisions quickly and fairly
Signal players or other officials to regulate play
Maintain knowledge of game rules and regulations; direct players to assigned areas
Confer with other officials to coordinate actions and discuss problems
Recognize potential issues and apply problem solving as needed
Maintain concentration in situations with many possible distractions
Maintain quality of sporting equipment – maintain air pressure in balls, quality of nets, etc.; report to management any equipment no longer safe for use
Inspect sporting equipment and players to ensure safety and compliance with rules
Safely operate BGC vehicles to transport sporting equipment to BGCGG program locations for sports events
Safely load and unload sporting equipment, as well as set up and break down of sporting equipment
Regularly check the sporting calendar and maintain up to date knowledge of the calendar
Effectively use written, verbal, and non-verbal communication
Perform all other duties as assigned
Support Main Branch and Expanded Learning Program sites as needed during off-season and inclement weather
Apply classroom management and behavior strategies when supporting other sites