Recreation Leader II; Sports Center - Soccer Referee

Overview

This position is budgeted to start at $16.91 per hour.

This is a PARS (Public Agency Retirement System) budgeted position and is limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
This is not a PERS eligible position.

If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to providing top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. The Community Services Department is currently recruiting for a Recreation Leader II – Youth Soccer Referee position at the Escondido Sports Center. This thriving sports facility includes two roller hockey arenas, one regulation-sized soccer arena, one “mini” soccer arena, and a 22,000 square foot skate park.

Schedule will include shifts for Thursday Evenings, Friday Evenings, and/or Saturday Mornings.

• Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor at the Escondido Sports Center, responsible for maintaining positive relationships with coaches, parents, and other parties.
• Provide assistance as needed to fellow employees for special programs, daily tasks, and events.
• Provide excellent customer service
• Responsible for working Thursdays and Fridays from 4:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:15-11:30 a.m.

• Will work closely with the Recreation Coordinator and Soccer Lead
• Supervise and referee youth soccer games.
• Ensure youth soccer games are safe, fair, and fun for everyone involved.
• Keep soccer arenas and facility free of trash and debris.
• Assist participants ages 3 - 15 years old with basic soccer skills.
• Inspect and maintain inventory and quality of equipment.
• Update and distribute league information to players and coaches.
• Monitor facility and all activities to assure safety and security of public and staff.
• Assist in all emergencies and injuries.
• Promote programs and events to customers.
• Make pre-game announcements and updates when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Work well in a team environment, and display good customer service skills.
• Have a depth knowledge in soccer and/or other youth sports
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Have the ability to lift 50 lbs.

• 16 years of age.
• Must have proficient soccer knowledge.
• Be able to obtain current First Aid/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.

NOTE: The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. A medical examination, along with a DRUG SCREEN will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment.

Community Services Department
201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Telephone

Only applications submitted through the city’s website will be accepted.

NOTE: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions.

Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score.

Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list.

All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States.…