Youth Sports Official

s/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all the positions specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit managements rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Recreation Manager, perform a variety of sports officiating in youth sports, monitor recreations activities, events, and emphasize safe and fair play by all participants, coaches, and spectators by utilizing current rules and regulations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Essential functions are those functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation)

1. Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
2. Lead and/or monitor various activities, sports, and games.
3. Officiate at sporting events, games, and competitions; along with maintaining standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed.
4. Resolve claims of rules infractions or complaints by participants and/or coaches and assess any necessary penalties according to regulations.
5. Report to immediate supervisor regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed to include disciplinary action.
6. Inspect sporting equipment, participant uniforms, playing surface and surrounding area to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Set up equipment prior to events, games, competitions, and clean up equipment and area of play following events, games, and competitions.
7. 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 the City of Mesquite. As required, tech and explain rules and regulations governing a specific sport.
8. 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 City of Mesquite Sportsmanship Program.
9. May assist with various programs. These duties may include supervision, coaching, umpiring, refereeing, score keeping, etc.
10. Direct participants to assigned areas before competition begins. Provide instructions and guidance as necessary.
11. Assist in enforcing Recreation Center policies to the patrons.
12. Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.
13. Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.
14. Adhere to dress, grooming, and uniform standards, as well as standards of conduct prescribed by the City of Mesquite Recreation Manager. Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.

DEFINITION

1. May be asked to help perform custodial duties.
2. May be asked to help set up, and clean up special events.
3. Maintain cleanliness throughout the event.
4. Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The degree of knowledge and ability as outlined under this section is that which is necessary to satisfactory perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge of:

1. First aid and safety practices.
2. Knowledge of City and Department policies and procedures, federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and licensing requirements.
3. Sports rules and regulations.
4. Sports field layouts.

Ability to:

1. Ability to use initiative and independent judgement within established procedural guidelines.
2. Ability to read, write, and communicate at a level necessary to perform assigned duties.
3. Lead a variety of recreation activities.
4. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
5. Ability to recognize, avoid, report, and resolve unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, injuries, complaints, special requests, safety conditions, security issues and, illegal activities within scope of authority.
6. Work a flexible schedule which includes evenings, and occasionally weekends and holidays.

Experience, Education and Training:
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the requested knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Playing, coaching, or officiating sports of any kind.
Education: Must be at least 16 years old.
Training: Training may be required such as:

• American Red Cross Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid & AED Certifications.
• Signs & symptoms of illnesses.
• Bloodborne pathogens.
• Recognizing & reporting child abuse and neglect.

License or Certificate:

• Must possess, at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment, a valid Nevada or border state Class C drivers license, as defined by NRS 483.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, the following certifications within thre (3) months of hire:
• American Red Cross Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) OR equivalent.
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and potentially maintained at the incumbents expense.

Competencies:
Communicativeness Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information. They take responsibility for ensuring that their peers and supervisors have the current and accurate information needed for success.
Composure Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances. They are able to demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation and continue performing steadily and effectively.
Customer Service Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs.
Drive/Energy Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time. They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the City. They have the stamina and endurance to handle the substantial workload present in todays organizations. They know that a healthy work/life balance is important to sustained energy. They are motivated to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce even in exhausting circumstances.
Functional/Technical Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty. They add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area. They remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for organization.
Integrity Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
Learning Agility Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge. They are curious and want to know why. They learn quickly and use new information effectively. They create and foster a culture of interest, curiosity, and learning.
Positive Impact Effective performers make positive impressions on those around them. They are personable, self-confident, and generally likable. They are optimistic and enthusiastic about what they do, and their excitement is contagious. They energize those around them.
Problem Solving/Decision Making Effective performers are able to identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgement. They isolate causes from symptoms, and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgement.
Sensitivity Effective performers value and respect the concern and feelings of others. In the workplace, this compassion translates into behavior that communicates empathy toward others, respect for the individual, and appreciation of diversity among team members and the public.
Team Player Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources, respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agenda as more important than local or personal goals.
It is the policy of the Athletics and Leisure department that all employees are expected to discharge their functions and roles in an effective, dedicated, and safe manner and to observe promote and exhibit the following principles:

• Honesty and integrity
• Impartiality and objectivity
• Accountability and transparency
• Leadership
• Rights and responsibilities

Employee Code of Conduct

• All employees shall report to work on time and be diligent in the performance of their assignments. No call, no shows for assigned shifts are unacceptable and are cause for disciplinary action and possible termination.
• All employees shall maintain a high level of personal conduct, both on and off the job.
• All employees shall exercise the utmost care in the use of City property.
• All employees shall render courteous treatment to the public.
• All employees shall refrain from having friends and family members visit while on duty.
• All employees will use good grooming standards. They will arrive to work in a clean, neat appearance and in uniform.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed under the following conditions:
Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment. Duties require sufficient mobility to use standard sports equipment; sustained posture in a seated position, standing and/or walking for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, twisting, reaching, stooping and climbing; vision to read and hearing and speech to communicate in person. Travel to off-site facilities. Work a flexible schedule, depending on programs needs, including working evenings, weekends and shifting assignments. Respond physically to emergencies quickly and appropriately; life, push, pull, move, set up and remove tables, chairs, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
The position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing.
The city of Mesquite is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. The City of Mesquite encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.