ADULT SPORTS OFFICIAL- KICKBALL

PAY RANGE $25-$35 PER HOUR (D.O.E.)

Seasonal variable hours

JOB SUMMARY:

Adult Sports Official represents and maintains the standards of the Recreation Department by officiating and/or supervising/scoring adult sports leagues in a professional manner.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

Field and Equipment Preparation:

• Transport equipment to the field and ensure proper setup before games, including goals, nets, cones, and boundary markings.
• Confirm field conditions are safe and ready for play.

Roster Management:

• Collect and verify team rosters before each game, ensuring all players have signed and updated their information.

Game Officiating:

• Serve as the on-field official, enforcing league rules while promoting fair play, sportsmanship, and a fun atmosphere for all participants.
• Make consistent and impartial calls during game play.

Rule Clarification and Inquiries:

• Respond to participant questions regarding game rules, procedures, and any concerns that arise during the event.
• Provide clear explanations to promote understanding and a positive experience.

Conflict Resolution:

• Direct appropriate player behavior and settle disputes on the field in a calm and professional manner.
• Enforce the league’s zero-tolerance policy for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Record Keeping and Communication:

• Accurately record game scores, significant incidents, and attendance.
• Submit nightly game results and any notable occurrences to the program supervisor promptly.

Administrative Support:

• Officiate games, keep score, clarify and enforce game rules, and administer league policies as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Step in as a timekeeper or substitute supervisor in the absence of a referee.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a solid understanding of rules and gameplay, either through prior officiating experience, participation in organized sports, or equivalent experience in sports programming.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience officiating/scorekeeping sports leagues.
• Certification from governing body in applicable sport (i.e. USSF Soccer Referee)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed outdoors on a turf field.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to low.
• Primarily non-traditional working hours which include weekday evenings.

Salary : $25 - $35