Youth Recreation Official PT

Wage: $12.00 - $20.00 Depending on Experience

Performs the basic duties and responsibilities of league/game official, scorekeeper, and/or supervisor as assigned relating to the successful conduct of all scheduled Washington City Youth Recreation leagues, tournaments, and events, emphasizing safe and fair play by all participants, coaches, and spectators.

Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Manager and the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator.

Some Youth Recreation Officials may be utilized in a supervisory role as needed, and as such, will provide general supervision to select personnel including referees, umpires, and/or scorekeepers assigned to a specific field or court. Provides guidance and instruction in the successful completion of all assigned duties and tasks of all assigned personnel.

Officiate at sporting events, games and competitions, and to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed. Resolve claims of rules infractions or complaints by participants and/or coaches, and assess any necessary penalties according to regulations. Report to immediate supervisor regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed to include disciplinary action.

Inspect sporting equipment, participant uniforms, playing surface and surrounding area to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Set up equipment prior to events, games and competitions, and clean up equipment and area of play following events, games, and competitions.

Learn rules and regulations, as well as related hand signals, for each assigned sport. Attend scheduled training and meet certification requirements of recreation officials within Washington City. As required, teach and explain rules and regulations governing a specific sport.

Confer with other officials, scorekeepers, participants, coaches and supervisors in order to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems. Enforce good sportsmanship of all participants, coaches and spectators in accordance with the current Washington City Sportsmanship Program.

Maintain and verify scoring calculations during events, games, competitions, and prior to announcing a winner and a loser. Ensure accurate reporting of scores to immediate supervisor.

Direct participants to assigned areas before competition begins. Provide instructions and guidance as necessary.

Adhere to dress, grooming, and uniform standards, as well as standards of conduct, prescribed by the Washington City Recreation Manager. Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.

Performs related duties as required.

As per Washington City policy and/or procedures, a background check, and drug screening evaluation will be required for potential new hire candidates prior to an offer of employment. I understand that if I am under the age of 18, I must have my parent or my legal guardian grant their permission for the background check and drug screening test to be performed.