What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Official for Soccer and/or Flag Football position at City of Lafayette Colorado?
The Sports Official officiates youth sports games. Sports may include soccer and/or flag football.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of city and department rules and regulations; knowledge of specific sports program rules and interpretations.
SKILL: Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
ABILITY: Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; control large groups of people; follow written and verbal instructions; remain current on rules of specific sports; communicate effectively to the participants; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action to be taken; work with little or no supervision, as necessary; analyze and assess facility, equipment and weather safety hazards; write incident and accident reports, learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures; establish and maintain effective relationships with the public.
TRAINING: None required. Additional specialty/certifications preferred if available.
EXPERIENCE: Some prior working experience, preferably experience with playing, officiating, or instructing sports programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of city and department rules and regulations; knowledge of specific sports program rules and interpretations.
SKILL: Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
ABILITY: Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; control large groups of people; follow written and verbal instructions; remain current on rules of specific sports; communicate effectively to the participants; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action to be taken; work with little or no supervision, as necessary; analyze and assess facility, equipment and weather safety hazards; write incident and accident reports, learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures; establish and maintain effective relationships with the public.
TRAINING: None required. Additional specialty/certifications preferred if available.
EXPERIENCE: Some prior working experience, preferably experience with playing, officiating, or instructing sports programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
- Enforce rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; analyze situations and facts quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action to be taken.
- Monitors participants and their ability to participate; monitors attire to properly perform, (i.e., shoes, equipment, etc.) if applicable.
- Provides a safe environment for all participants; enforces all general building policies if applicable; completes any necessary reports and forms (i.e., Accident/Incident Reports, Attendance Records, Supply Requests, etc.).
- Responsible for preparation of program activities; organizing relative equipment; may be required to set up and break-down materials used for instruction.
- Attend scheduled meetings as required; informs supervisor of any customer, equipment, or facility needs.
- Ensures that the goals and objectives of activity are met.
- Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants to answer questions or resolve problems.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Must hold current CPR/AED certification or be able to obtain within 30 days.
- Must pass basic sports understanding test.
- May be restricted to age requirement as specified by FSLA. Ages 14-15 limited to:
- School in Session – 3 hours/day; 18 hours/week between 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- School not in Session (06/01 – Labor Day) – 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week, no later than 9:00 PM.
