Youth Sports Official

JOB SUMMARY: Officiates and/or keeps score for various games in the youth recreational sports program. 

Average hours per week: 5-15

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

This class is distinguished from Adult Sports Official in that the latter officiates and keeps score in the adult recreation program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Employees in this classification work under direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator. Employees assigned to this classification may supervise assistant coaches or volunteers.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions of this class.)

• Instructs and supervises athletes at practices and games. 
• Corresponds with all parents, officials, and scorekeepers and completes all paperwork as necessary. 
• Serves as a positive role model for the players, parents, officials, and fellow coaches by following all rules and demonstrating good sportsmanship. 
• Supervises the players before, during, and immediately after practices and games. 
• Provides a safe and enjoyable environment for all players, giving each child an equal opportunity to participate. 
• May keep score for the games before and/or team games.
• Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Recreation, preferably with sports.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including diverse internal and external customers.
• Work with diverse populations and maintain an inclusive environment.
• Supervise youth.
• Evaluate situations, make decisions, and give oral instructions. 
• Follow safe work practices and observe safety rules. 
• Show initiative, be responsible, caring, concerned, and prideful in the daily endeavors with people and job responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.; 

and

Experience with recreation, preferably with sports.

or 

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

POSSESSION AND MAINTENANCE OF:

• A valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• CPR/First Aid Certification

THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE A FINAL OFFER IS MADE:

• Police Background Investigation