The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Program Leader II (Teen Referee Training Program-After School Sports).

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is looking for enthusiastic high school students to train and work within our After School Sports Program as a flag football, volleyball or basketball officials. On game days, youth referees will be partnered with an experienced official to provide mentorship and continuous training.

Game days and times are Monday through Thursday, from 3:45pm-7pm. Youth officials will typically work two days a week. Officials will earn a referee certification and will be provided a referee shirt and whistle. Training dates will vary based on sport and season and will include classroom and hands-on instruction.

Sample timeline:

Flag Football and Volleyball Training:

• Training Certification Mid-August – through September
• Games begin the last week of September – Second week of November

Basketball Training:

• Training Certification Mid-August – through September
• Games begin the first week of December – Second week of third week of March
• Referee certification and mentorship will be provided by local highs school referees association and the National Academy of Athletics.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Attendance at all training sessions
• Knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of assigned sport program.
• Officiate After School Sports scrimmage and games.
• Exercise sound judgment in addressing behavior problems.
• Establish and maintain a respectful and courteous working relationship with coaches, participants, and parents contacted in the course of work.

Will be a team player and at the same time can work independently to officiate youth sport programs; will enjoy the challenge of working together with a variety of groups to create positive outcomes for youth; and will have excellent leadership and customer service methods and practices.

Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.

• A complete application and supplemental questions are required.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.