Sports Official

Officiates youth Basketball 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:


* 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:
o School in Session - 3 hours/day; 18 hours/week between 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

(06/01 - Labor Day)
o School not in Session - 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week, no later than 9:00 PM.

Please ensure your application is complete and submitted prior to 11:59 pm on January 18, 2026, to be considered.

Incomplete applications will be...