Part-Time Sports Official

Part-Time Sports Official

Responsibilities

• officiating games
• enforcing rules
• resolving complaints

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 and have prior experience as a player, coach

• Instructor, or official. Basketball officiating experience is sought. Requires annual concussion recognition training and conflict-management skills

• Technical tools mentioned

• scheduling software, scoreboards, whistles

• About the Department

• Under general supervision, this position officiates various sports leagues, including but not limited to baseball, basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, softball, and volleyball.

• Position Duties

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Officiates assigned sporting events, games, or competitions with fairness and respect to all players and spectators to maintain standards of play and to enforce all game rules.

• Maintains a safe and fun environment for all involved during league play; promotes positive sportsmanship.

• Judges performances in sporting competitions in order to award points, impose scoring penalties, and determine results.

• Arrives before the start of the scheduled event; starts games on time.

• Conducts inspections of sporting equipment, participants, and field conditions to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.

• Verifies game scores with the onsite Sports Supervisor.

• Resolves claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assesses any necessary penalties; reports complaints made and actions taken or needed to the Sports Coordinator(s).

• Performs disciplinary actions such as ejections for participants who violate the Town’s Behavioral Policies; assists in writing incident reports for injuries and player behavior.

• Minimum Qualifications

• The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Requires prior experience as a player, coach, instructor and/or official.

• Concussion recognition training is required within ninety (90) days of hire and must be renewed annually.

• Employment Standards

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in