Sports Official

Class Title: Sports Official

Class Code: SPT OFFICIAL

Benefits: Seasonal

OVERVIEW:

Provide officiating services to specific sports competitions. BPRD Sports Officials are responsible for providing an atmosphere of fun in a competitive, yet safe, environment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direct supervision of Sports Coordinator staff. Receive routine game day direction from Sports Program Assistant and Sports Facility Supervisor staff.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervision is not normally a function of this position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

The information provided below encompasses the typical duties and capabilities linked with this classification.  Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Enforce/implement BPRD sports policies and playing rules in order to maintain an appropriate level of control, fairness and players safety.
• Handle emergency situations as needed.
• Complete required reports/paperwork.
• Be aware of facility safety hazards and deal with them as quickly and efficiently as possible. If necessary, report safety hazards to supervisor.
• Communicate on a regular basis with coaches, participants, parent/guardians and district staff.
• Attend officials training clinics.
• Annually complete concussion training.
• Complete mandatory reporting training.
• Perform job related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

The individual in this classification is expected to possess and exhibit the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

Considerable Knowledge of:

• Playing rules and regulations of specific sport required to do the job and safety guidelines related to assignment.

Skill and Ability to:

• Apply and enforce playing rules of specific sport;
• Exercise strong initiative and significant independent decision making;
• Demonstrate strong leadership and problem solving skills;
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form;
• Interact with a variety of patrons/participants; and
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are minimum qualifications for this classification.

Education, Experience, and Training

1. At least 14 years old; AND
2. Interest in sports

Licenses and Certifications:

1. Licensed by an accredited officials association or governing body.

Working Conditions

The following are working conditions, including environmental and physical demands, required for this classification.

• Depending on program, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions.
• Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Hours vary depending on specific sports program needs.
• The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.
• Physical exertion includes frequent use of hand signals, walking/running/jogging, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling and kneeling in order to deliver equipment and supplies.
• Job stress may include dealing with crowds, uncooperative participants, difficult individuals, exposure to illness and periods of continuous demand.

Status:

Non-exempt

Part-time

Benefits: Seasonal