Sports Official II (Adult Sports)

Let's play! Are you willing to learn and enforce the rules and regulations for a variety of recreation sports leagues? Officiating duties may include baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, and volleyball for both our youth and adult sport offerings. Remaining composed and making sound judgement under pressure are necessary qualifications for this position. No prior experience as a player is required, just a working knowledge of each sport and the officiating/scorekeeper procedures is all you'll need. The Parks & Recreation Department is committed to a positive work culture where we serve the community, support one another, and invest in you as an employee.

Officiating Duties

• Officiate a variety of youth and adult sports including but not limited to baseball, softball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, and basketball.
• Good working knowledge of each sport's rules and officiating/scorekeeping procedures.
• Provides direct supervision as an official or scorekeeper for assigned games.
• May train other officials or scorekeepers in program area related duties.
• Basic knowledge of equipment use and maintenance, facilities, operations, supplies and techniques used in community recreational sports programs.
• May provide some instruction during games to participants, coaches, or spectators.
• Provides exceptional guest service to all guests. Responds to information requests, comments and complaints from the public.
• Enforces Department rules and policies with staff and guests.
• Uses discretion and training to resolve problems.

Administrative Duties

• Evaluates program effectiveness and recommends new rules or techniques.
• Maintains frequent communication with staff within the Community Center and Division and reports any issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents to supervisory staff as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, and Town staff. Including the ability to follow directions and demonstrate professional behavior.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings.

Other/Miscellaneous

• Remains composed and makes sound judgments in any emergency or non-emergency situation. Responds to emergency situations, administers first aid, CPR or other medical attention as needed, completes incident reports.
• Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and polices with staff and guests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age with two years of related work experience and must successfully pass a Criminal Background Check.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

* Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification within three months of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills and must possess knowledge of the principles, practices, trends and methods of recreational sports operations and programming in a community setting. Knowledge of guidelines and regulations related to Department, Town, County, State, and Federal policies and procedures also required.


Skills in: Initiative and decision-making; verbal and written communication; supervision, leadership, and interpersonal relationships; basic financial methods of recreational programming; outstanding customer service to a diverse population; administrative functions; time management, meeting deadlines, responding to internal and external requests in a timely manner; the use of standard office equipment, computers, and various software programs; positive and professional working relationships with all Town staff and the community; conflict resolution; handling controversial issues; comprehending instruction, correspondence, and policies and procedures; problem solving; remaining composed in emergency situations and working effectively under stressful circumstances; performing CPR, First Aid, and AED to level of certification.


Environmental Factors: Work is performed inside or outside a standard recreational facility environment. Work may involve competing demands, and performing multiple tasks.


Physical Factors: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and occasionally lift storage boxes and sports equipment of 20lbs or more.

BENEFITS:

Town of Erie Benefits: The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 20 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment.

Part time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans, for employee only
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
• Free membership to the Erie Community Center
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub

EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.