What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Softball Official I & II- Parks & Recreation Department position at City of Port St. Lucie?
- Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Parks & Recreation Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
- Officiates Adult Softball games/tournaments in compliance with the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA).
- Establishes and maintains an effective, harmonious, cooperative, and productive working relationship with participants including coaches, players, supervisors, and other employees of the Parks & Recreation Department.
- Maintains accurate time sheets and turns them into designated supervisor.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skill and/or Ability Required:
- Ability to learn and follow City policies and regulations.
- Ability to appear on time for all scheduled games and notify appropriate individuals in advance if unable to work.
- Ability to see play with sufficient clarity to make accurate decisions.
- Ability to repeatedly and quickly traverse the court to monitor play.
- Ability to work at least three (3) games in succession.
- Ability to deal with stressful situations.
- Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
- Ability to stay centered when challenged.
- Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and the public.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
- Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
Education and/or Experience:
- Knowledge of sport rules is required. Prior experience in officiating softball games is preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Adult Softball Official I:
- Completion of a Softball competency exam is required.
Adult Softball Official II:
- Softball Official Certification/Registration through FHSAA, or a minimum of 2 years of experience officiating sanctioned (USSSA or ASA) leagues and/or tournaments required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk/run. The instructor is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to loud noises, moving participants and the public. The employee works indoor at a city owned field.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Salary : $17 - $25