Sports Official

• Officiates at sporting events, games, or competitions to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed.
• Inspects sporting equipment and examine participants in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
• Keeps track of elapsed time during game segments by starting and stopping play when necessary.
• Communicates effectively with program participants, parents, spectators, volunteers, and other staff.
• Confers with other sports officials, coaches, participants, and other staff in order to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.
• Teaches and explain rules and regulations governing each specific sport.
• Provides oversight and coordination with officials for youth sports league play.
• Performs pre-game duties to ensure facilities are ready and safe for play.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of sports is preferred.
• Ability to work with community members of all ages- adults, children/youth, and volunteers.
• Must be able to project enthusiasm to staff and program participants.
• Ability to work under occasional stressful conditions and to work irregular hours. Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and supervisory skills. Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proven team player.
• Ability to interpret, adopt, and apply guidelines and procedures.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent OR still attending High School AND an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirement

• Must be at least 15 years of age