Sports Official Specialist

Provides officiating for youth and adult sports games.

Specialist level Sports Officials require specific training beyond the general understanding of the sport being officiated.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of city and department rules and regulations; knowledge of specific sports program rules and interpretations.

Must maintain current certifications or required trainings in order to officiate.

SKILL: Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.

ABILITY: Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; control large groups of people; follow written and verbal instructions; remain current rules of specific sports; communicate effectively to the participants; to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken; to work with little or no supervision, as necessary; analyze and assess facility, equipment and weather safety hazards; write incident and accident reports, as necessary; learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public; pass basic sports understanding test; successfully pass police check for offenses that would prohibit working with kids or adults.

TRAINING: Specialty certifications or trainings required.

EXPERIENCE: Some prior working experience, preferably 2 years and increased level of competitiveness, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence of required knowledge, skills and abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:


* Responsible for enforcing rules and regulation firmly, tactfully and impartially; analyzing situations and facts quickly and objectively to determine proper course of action to be taken.


* Monitors participants and their ability to participate; monitors attire to properly perform, (i.e., shoes, equipment, etc.) if applicable.


* Provides a safe environment for all participants; enforces all general building policies if applicable; completes any necessary reports and forms (i.e., Accident Report, Attendance Record, Supply Requests, etc.).


* Responsible for preparation for program activities; prepare lesson plans, organize relative equipment; may be required to set-up and break-down materials used for instruction.


* Attends scheduled meeting as required; makes supervisor aware of any customer, equipment, or facility needs.


* Provides direct supervision of support staff, ensuring that the goals of objectives of class are met.


* Performs related duties as required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must hold current CPR/AED certification.Please ensure your application is complete and submitted prior to 11:59 pm on January 18, 2026, to be considered.

Incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.