Youth Sports Official Job at City of San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo
City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States, 93403
JOB SUMMARY: Officiates and/or keeps score for various games in the youth recreational sports program.
Average hours per week: 5-15
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This class is distinguished from Adult Sports Official in that the latter officiates and keeps score in the adult recreation program.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Employees in this classification work under direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator. Employees assigned to this classification may supervise assistant coaches or volunteers.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions of this class.)
* Instructs and supervises athletes at practices and games.
* Corresponds with all parents, officials, and scorekeepers and completes all paperwork as necessary.
* Serves as a positive role model for the players, parents, officials, and fellow coaches by following all rules and demonstrating good sportsmanship.
* Supervises the players before, during, and immediately after practices and games.
* Provides a safe and enjoyable environment for all players, giving each child an equal opportunity to participate.
* May keep score for the games before and/or team games.
* Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
* Recreation, preferably with sports.
Ability to:
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including diverse internal and external customers.
* Work with diverse populations and maintain an inclusive environment.
* Supervise youth.
* Evaluate situations, make decisions, and give oral instructions.
* Follow safe work practices and observe safety rules.
* Show initiative, be responsible, caring, concerned, and prideful in the daily endeavors with people and job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
and
Experience with recreation, preferably with sports.
or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
POSSESSION AND MAINTENANCE OF:
* A valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
* CPR/First Aid Certification
THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE A FINAL OFFER IS MADE:
* Police Background Investigation