Youth Sports Official (Hourly)
City of Montebello•Montebello, CA
•Hybrid
About The Position
This recruitment is for Youth Flag Football and Youth Basketball Officials. Under general supervision, uses a full range of technical skills to officiate and manage soccer matches and a wide variety of sports and athletic events for Youth Sports leagues and tournaments for the Parks and Recreation Department; enforce game and facility rules; and provide support to the Department.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Valid Class “C” California driver’s license
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications are required within 60 days of hire
- Department administered certification test and on-court/field practical
- Required to work evenings and weekends as assigned
- Knowledge of standard and currently accepted rules of play for the assigned sport
- Knowledge of officiating techniques and dispute resolution
- Knowledge of scorekeeping methods
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic principles and practices
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience officiating sports is desired
- Experience officiating sports or have related work/volunteer in sports is preferred
- SCMAF Officials Certification desired
Responsibilities
- Possess technical and detailed knowledge of game rules and officiating mechanics and techniques
- Understand, interpret and enforce all game rules and program policies pertaining to game play
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for all participants and spectators
- Prevent, mediate, and resolve protests and conflicts that may arise during sporting events
- Ensure proper completion of scoring documents and provide written reports on all incidents, protests, ejections, etc.
- Ensure sportsmanship of all participants and spectators
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings
- Officiate games and events in a fair and equitable manner
- Apply the standard and accepted rules of play of the sport being officiated
- Resolve disputes and maintain control of games
- Prepare written records of game scores and report game wins and losses
- Follow and promote safe work practices
- Communicate effectively with players, spectators, and staff
- Work in diverse environments
- Move about the field/court and stand for long periods of time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
