What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPORTS OFFICIAL - RECREATION position at City of Lafayette Colorado?
About the City
Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.
We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.
Exceptional City Provided Benefits:
Officiates youth Soccer games. Must pass basic sports understanding test.
Must be at least 14 years of age to apply.
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:
Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.
We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.
Exceptional City Provided Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401A Retirement Plan (10.2% City, 8% Employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire)
- Life Insurance (One year’s salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)
- Tuition Assistance (up to $5000 per year for approved expenses)
- Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Bilingual Pay
- Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
- Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
- Identity Theft Program
- Recreation Center Pass
- Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)
- First year employees will accrue 80 hours Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Floating Holiday Leave
- 11.5 paid City holidays.
- Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave
Officiates youth Soccer games. Must pass basic sports understanding test.
Must be at least 14 years of age to apply.
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 (06/01 – Labor Day) – 3 hours/day; 18 hours/week between 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- School not in Session – 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week, no later than 9:00 PM.
Salary : $5,000 - $150,000