Sports Official (Temporary/Hourly) at Aspen Tech Labs in Watsonville, California

Posted in Other 17 days ago.

Type: Temporary





Job Description:

Salary: $25.26 - $33.85 Hourly

Location : City of Watsonville, CA

Job Type: Temporary-Hourly (960 hours)

Job Number: 2024-00053

Department: Parks and Community Services

Location: 683 Recreation

Opening Date: 09/12/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

The Parks and Community Services Department is looking for dedicated referees and officials to ensure safe and fun play in our sports leagues. If you love sports, enjoy being part of a team, and want to make a difference, officiating is for you! Great for former athletes, parents or anyone looking to make a difference in our community. Flexible scheduling, training provided.

DEFINITION
Under direction from the Recreation Coordinator, officiates at sport games including but not limited to: basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer and flag football and performs related duties as required.
Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • explains rules to players
  • enforces rules and regulations pertaining to facility use, safety and the game
  • acts as referee at scheduled games
  • settles disputes following established procedures
  • takes and enforces disciplinary action when necessary according to established procedures
  • assists in securing premises
  • attends meetings and trainings as required
  • maintains a safe play environment
  • may assist in securing, removing and storing field and sport equipment after the games
  • may work with a partner or alone

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSKnowledge of
  • sport rules, regulations and officiating techniques and official's role and duties
  • for softball, knowledge of rules, regulations and umpire techniques of the Amateur Softball Association
Ability to
  • communicate effectively
  • ability to make quick and accurate decisions
  • interact effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals
  • effectively deal with problems and conflict resolution techniques
  • concentrate and complete tasks with many distractions
  • read and understand written instructions; hear and understand verbal instructions
  • independently initiate and complete work activities
  • enforce and explain divisional sport rules and policies
  • respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations
  • stand and run for long periods of time
  • work outside and tolerate weather conditions
  • stay alert and concentrate on game during spectator activity
  • bend and lift up to 40 lbs


Typical Qualifications

Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities for Youth and Adult Sports official is: Any combination of training and experience (paid or volunteer) in officiating youth or adult sports events, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. First Aid certificate highly desirable. Applicants must be 18 years or older.
Supplemental Information

Situations That Pay Different than Stated:
  • Working a game alone= a game and a half payment Exception: Coed assignments
  • Coed assignments= an additional $5.00 per game payment
  • Department assigned single game= a double game payment
  • Playoff assignments= a game and half payment


Prior to appointment to the position of Sports Official, a medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting will be required.

The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities.

NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.

This position is not eligible for benefits.
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