• Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor or their designee at the Escondido Sports Center, the Recreation Specialist (Roller Hockey Referee) is responsible for the general supervision of youth and adult hockey games by enforcing the rules and maintaining the order of the game.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the official rules of inline hockey as developed and updated by USA Roller Sports (USARS) as well as additionally adopted rules by the City of Escondido Adult Roller Hockey Program.
• When necessary, shall assess game penalties for violations of the rules and maintain fair play, including but not limited to ejecting players who violate hockey misconduct policies and the Community Services Department Code of Conduct.
• Provide accurate reporting and statistics to the scorekeeper during game play.
• Inspect and approve hockey player's safety equipment prior to game play.
• Shall provide explanations of rules when requested.
• Shall consistently and fairly officiate game play.
• Complete and submit truthfully detailed reports following player misconduct ejections and game play incidents/injuries.
• Clearly communicate with players, coaches, spectators, and other parties in a respectful manner.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining enforcing all rules professionally.
• Assist in all in game emergencies and injuries.
• Performs other game related duties as assigned.
• Attend all meetings and trainings that support the continued professional development as a game official.

• Work well in a team environment as well as individually while displaying excellent customer service skills.
• Have a depth of knowledge of inline roller hockey.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
•  Minimum requirements:
• 16 years of age.
• Be able to obtain current First Aid/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.

NOTE: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's web site. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing. 

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list.

All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment. After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment. The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®.

The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire. New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment.

Additional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Note: Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.53, the City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding judgment which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for employment, assignment, and/or promotion. A copy of this information, if received by the City, will be given to candidates within seven days of the City's receipt. 

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Eligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria:

• Served in the U.S. armed forces
• Received an honorable discharge
• Did not retire from military service
• Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time.