Under general supervision, this position is responsible for officiating sports leagues for the Town of Parker.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Officiates assigned sporting events, games, or competitions with fairness and respect to all players and spectators in order to maintain standards of play and to enforce all game rules.

 

• Maintains a safe and fun environment for all involved during league play.

 

• Judges performances in sporting competitions in order to award points, impose scoring penalties, and determine results. 

 

• Arrives before the start of the scheduled event. Starts games on time.

 

• Conducts inspections of sporting equipment, participants, and field conditions in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations. Promotes positive sportsmanship.

 

• Verifies game scores with the Sports Supervisor (PT) onsite. 

 

• Resolves claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assesses any necessary penalties. Reports complaints made and actions taken or needed to the Sports Coordinator(s).

 

• Performs disciplinary actions such as ejections for participants who violate Town Behavioral Policies.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.
Official I

• Must be 16 years of age or older to apply.
• Previous sports experience as a player, coach, instructor, or official is required.
• Concussion recognition training is required within ninety (90) days of hire and must be renewed annually. 

Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in recreational sporting events.
• Knowledge of the Town of Parker’s adapted rules and regulations to each specific sport.
• Skill in verbal and written communication. 
• Ability to execute and explain proper calls and rule judgment on command.
• Ability to accept criticism.
• Ability to manage conflict regularly and effectively. This includes managing participants, team captains, volunteer coaches and spectators under difficult game situations.
• Ability to issue clear, concise, verbal and/or written instructions and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, team participants, various community organizations, and the general public.
• Ability to work irregular hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

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Official II

• Must be 16 years of age or older. 18 years of age preferred for adult sports.
• 1-2 years of experience officiating higher level competitive leagues or experience as a player, coach, instructor and/or official.
• Experience officiating adult sports is preferred.
• Sport-specific official and/or coaching certifications are preferred but not required.
• Concussion recognition training is required within ninety (90) days of hire and must be renewed annually.

Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in recreational sporting events.
• Knowledge of the Town of Parker’s adapted rules and regulations to each specific sport.
• Skill in verbal and written communication. 
• Ability to execute and explain proper calls and rule judgment on command.
• Ability to accept criticism.
• Ability to manage conflict regularly and effectively. This includes managing participants, team captains, volunteer coaches and spectators under difficult game situations.
• Ability to issue clear, concise, verbal and/or written instructions and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, team participants, various community organizations, and the general public.
• Ability to work irregular hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

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Official III

• Must be 16 years of age or older. 18 years of age preferred for adult and specialized sports including but not limited to lacrosse and inline hockey.
• 3-5 years of experience officiating higher level competitive leagues or specialized sport experience as a player, coach, instructor and/or official required.
• Experience officiating adult sports is preferred.
• Sport-specific official and/or coaching certifications are preferred but not required.
• Concussion recognition training is required within ninety (90) days of hire and must be renewed annually. 

Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in recreational sporting events.
• Knowledge of the Town of Parker’s adapted rules and regulations to each specific sport.
• Skill in verbal and written communication. 
• Ability to execute and explain proper calls and rule judgment on command.
• Ability to accept criticism.
• Ability to manage conflict regularly and effectively. This includes managing participants, team captains, volunteer coaches and spectators under difficult game situations.
• Ability to issue clear, concise, verbal and/or written instructions and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, team participants, various community organizations, and the general public.
• Ability to work irregular hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

This job posting for a Sports Official I/II/III (PT) is based on applicant experience and qualifications.
Full salary range for Sports Official I is: $17.53/hr. - $24.56/hr.
Full salary range for Sports Official II is: $19.06/hr. - $26.74/hr.
Full salary range for Sports Official III is: $21.24/hr. - $29.76/hr.
Part-time and Seasonal Town of Parker employees have limited access to benefits which include: employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse. The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity employer.Please contact jobs@parkeronline.org with questions regarding this position. Applicants must have the ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check. 
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.