Sports Official Jobs in Garden City, NY

A Sports Official plays a critical role in the fitness and recreation industry by ensuring the fairness and integrity of sports games and competitions. Their duties encompass enforcing rules, determining penalties, signaling players, and making judgment calls on plays. They are responsible for starting or stopping play when necessary, inspecting sporting equipment and examining the fitness level of players. Additionally, Sports Officials often keep track of time, score, and player performances. They contribute significantly in maintaining a safe and professional environment for athletes and spectators alike.

Important skills for a Sports Official include excellent knowledge of sports rules, sharp decision-making abilities, physical stamina, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle pressure situations. In terms of certifications, a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, though a bachelor's degree in sports science or a related field can be an advantage. Furthermore, they should have a certification from a recognized sports association such as the National Association of Sports Officials. Prior to becoming a Sports Official, a person may serve in roles such as a Coach, Physical Education Teacher, or Sports Coordinator. These positions offer valuable experience and a strong understanding of sports rules and regulations.

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Technical Facilities Integration Supervisor

  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 2 days ago

The Infrastructure Supervisor will oversee the daily operations and strategic maintenance of infrastructure at MLB's flagship headquarters in New York City, along with supporting MLB data centers,...

Night Audit Supervisor - Marriott Stamford Hotel & Spa

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Night Audit Supervisor - Marriott Stamford Hotel & Spa The Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa located in the heart of bustling downtown Stamford is looking for you! Do you have what it takes to be a...

Recreation Supervisor

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 days ago

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES* The mission of the Recreation Division is to enable all New Yorkers to lead physically active and intellectually stimulating lives...

Recreation Supervisor

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 8 days ago

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES* The mission of the Recreation Division is to enable all New Yorkers to lead physically active and intellectually stimulating lives...

Spa Supervisor (Housekeeping Department)

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 9 days ago

About Us: AIRE Ancient Baths are temples dedicated to the creation of the ultimate relaxation experience, where time does not exist. Inspired by the tradition of baths from ancient Roman, Greek...

Deck Supervisor - Flushing, NY

  • Flushing, NY (10 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Flushing, NY (10 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Position: Deck Supervisor Location: 13301 41st Rd. Flushing, NY 11355 Salary Range: $35 per hour Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Schedule: 25 hours per week About Us Founded in 1876, The...

Life Cafe - Supervisor

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Position Summary The LifeCafe Supervisor oversees the daily shift operations in the LifeCafe. They deliver a high-quality experience to the members, and motivate staff to ensure excellent customer...

Court Attorney - Referee

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 10 days ago

UCS-23 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM PLEASE POST ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 9531 CANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO POSTING #9521 NEED NOT REAPPLY AND WILL...

Facility Operations Supervisor

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Position Summary By doing safety checks and repairs, the Facility Operations Supervisor can assure the safety and cleanliness of the club. As the Supervisor you will work the opposite schedule of...

Future Opening: Deck Supervisor NY-Queens-11106 05-27-25

  • Queens Village, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Deck Supervisor Goldfish Swim School - Astoria Future Opening: Deck Supervisor PART TIME GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL - ASTORIA Are you looking for a great gig w the work is actually fun? Do you want to...

Fitness Center Supervisor

  • Harrison, NY (17 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (17 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 15 days ago

SUMMER FITNESS CENTER SUPERVISOR Location: Harrison High School Stipend: $1,721.54 Effective: Summer 2025 - 26 Application Deadline: June 11, 2025

Fitness Supervisor

  • Oceanside, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Oceanside, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 20 days ago

The GM will be responsible for the performance management of trainers and group exercise instructors. The Fitness Supervisor is the business leader of the Personal Training (PT) department....

Spa Supervisor (Therapist Team)

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 21 days ago

About Us: AIRE Ancient Baths are temples dedicated to the creation of the ultimate relaxation experience, where time does not exist. Inspired by the tradition of baths from ancient Roman, Greek...

Summer Camp Site Supervisor

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Summer Camp Site Supervisor Otselic, NY ( Description WHO WE ARE:Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and...

Food and Beverage Supervisor

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Food and Beverage Supervisor The World Spa 1571 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Part Time Hourly ($65k) Expires: Jun 19, 2025 Be an early applicant Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details...

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Salary for Sports Official Jobs in Garden City, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports Officials in Garden City, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.4%
Master's Degree
19.2%
High School or GED
4.9%
Associate's Degree
4.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sports Officials in Garden City, NY
None
38.1%
Less than 1 year
19.0%
10+ years
14.3%
2-4 years
14.3%
4-6 years
14.3%


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