Recreation Leader/Youth Sports Official

Under general supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director or Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Leader/Youth Sports Official assists with developing, organizing, implementing, and leading a broad range of recreational activities and programs for all ages designed to meet the community needs and performs other related work. The position provides an opportunity to gain experience running recreation programs, communicating with parents, and serving as a role model for youth.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• At least 16 years of age.
• Experience as a high school player or college player and/or youth sports officiating is desired.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to perform physical requirements including but not limited to running, jogging, walking, stooping and the ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Able to work weekends and evening hours or on an “on-call” basis & in various weather conditions

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Essential job functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Promotes, develops, and maintains positive public relations between the department and the community with an emphasis on customer service.
• Keep score, officiate the players, and manage the coaches and spectators at assigned youth sporting events.
• Ensure that all needed game equipment and supplies are at the field before the start of each game.
• Ensure the field is free of hazards or debris and that the assigned field is ready for play.
• Complete game reports and incident/accident reports.
• Assist with the facility set up prior to the game (tables, chairs, chalk /stripe) and break down afterwards.
• May be required to coach a team.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The philosophy, principles, and theory of recreation.
• Ability to understand, explain, interpret, and/or enforce the rules and regulations of the sport to which they are officiating.
• Ability to write legibly and speak clearly.
• Ability to solve problems encountered by coaches and participants.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Recreation hazards, effective safety regulations, precautions, and First Aid.

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Applications must be complete and received prior to the filing deadline. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All statements made on the application are subject to verification; false statements will be cause for disqualifications or discharge. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WOMEN, MINORITIES & HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS ARE

ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

SELECTION PROCESS: The qualifications of each applicant, as set forth in the application, will be continuously reviewed by the Personnel Department. Applicants whose applications clearly demonstrate they meet the requirements may be invited to participate in the selection process, which may be any combination of written, oral and/or performance exams. A score of 70% or above is required to advance through each phase of the process. This recruitment process is intended to establish an eligibility list in anticipation of future vacancies. Candidates who successfully complete the process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for an appointment as positions become available.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the City of Sanger Personnel Department 559-876-6300 extension 1310.