City of Watsonville, CA
Senior Sports Official (Temporary/Hourly)
City of Watsonville, CA, Watsonville, California, United States, 95076
Salary:
$30.81 - $41.29 Hourly
Location :
City of Watsonville, CA
Job Type:
Temporary-Hourly (960 hours)
Job Number:
2024-00054
Department:
Parks and Community Services
Location:
683 Recreation
Opening Date:
09/11/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
Are you a certified official with a wealth of knowledge and experience? The Parks and Community Services Department is looking for Senior Sports Officials to support our youth and adult sports programming. Ensure safe and fun play in our sports leagues while mentoring the next generation of referees. If you love sports, enjoy being part of a team, and want to make a positive impact in our community, this position is for you!
DEFINITIONUnder direction from the Recreation Coordinator, officiates at sport games including but not limited to: basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer and flag football and performs related duties as required.Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:explains rules to playersenforces rules and regulations pertaining to facility use, safety and the gameacts as referee at scheduled gamessettles disputes following established procedurestakes and enforces disciplinary action when necessary according to established proceduresassists in securing premisesattends meetings and trainings as requiredmaintains a safe play environmentmay assist in securing, removing and storing field and sport equipment after the gamesmay work with a partner or aloneEMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of
sport rules, regulations and officiating techniques and official's role and dutiesfor softball, knowledge of rules, regulations and umpire techniques of the Amateur Softball AssociationAbility tocommunicate effectivelyability to make quick and accurate decisionsinteract effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individualseffectively deal with problems and conflict resolution techniquesconcentrate and complete tasks with many distractionsread and understand written instructions; hear and understand verbal instructionsindependently initiate and complete work activitiesenforce and explain divisional sport rules and policiesrespond calmly and effectively to emergency situationsstand and run for long periods of timework outside and tolerate weather conditionsstay alert and concentrate on game during spectator activitybend and lift up to 40 lbsTypical Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities for Youth and Adult Sports official is:
Any combination of training and experience (paid or volunteer) in officiating youth or adult sports events, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. First Aid certificate highly desirable. Applicants must be 18 years or older.
Officials may be placed at Senior Sports Official level when they meet the following criteria:
Completed 15 seasons (5 years) with Watsonville Parks and Community Services or have equivalent outside experience as determined by the department or have a combined total of 5 years of internal and external experience.AND
Received satisfactory evaluations in the previous 6 seasons andHave no by-law violations in the previous 6 seasons andAre willing and able to work all leagues andAre willing to work with and instruct rookie officials
Supplemental Information
Situations That Pay Different than Stated:
Working a game alone= a game and a half payment Exception: Coed assignmentsCoed assignments= an additional $5.00 per game paymentDepartment assigned single game= a double game paymentPlayoff assignments= a game and half payment
Prior to appointment to the position of SR Sports Official, a medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting will be required.
The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities.
NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
$30.81 - $41.29 Hourly
Location :
City of Watsonville, CA
Job Type:
Temporary-Hourly (960 hours)
Job Number:
2024-00054
Department:
Parks and Community Services
Location:
683 Recreation
Opening Date:
09/11/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
Are you a certified official with a wealth of knowledge and experience? The Parks and Community Services Department is looking for Senior Sports Officials to support our youth and adult sports programming. Ensure safe and fun play in our sports leagues while mentoring the next generation of referees. If you love sports, enjoy being part of a team, and want to make a positive impact in our community, this position is for you!
DEFINITIONUnder direction from the Recreation Coordinator, officiates at sport games including but not limited to: basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer and flag football and performs related duties as required.Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
-
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:explains rules to playersenforces rules and regulations pertaining to facility use, safety and the gameacts as referee at scheduled gamessettles disputes following established procedurestakes and enforces disciplinary action when necessary according to established proceduresassists in securing premisesattends meetings and trainings as requiredmaintains a safe play environmentmay assist in securing, removing and storing field and sport equipment after the gamesmay work with a partner or aloneEMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of
sport rules, regulations and officiating techniques and official's role and dutiesfor softball, knowledge of rules, regulations and umpire techniques of the Amateur Softball AssociationAbility tocommunicate effectivelyability to make quick and accurate decisionsinteract effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individualseffectively deal with problems and conflict resolution techniquesconcentrate and complete tasks with many distractionsread and understand written instructions; hear and understand verbal instructionsindependently initiate and complete work activitiesenforce and explain divisional sport rules and policiesrespond calmly and effectively to emergency situationsstand and run for long periods of timework outside and tolerate weather conditionsstay alert and concentrate on game during spectator activitybend and lift up to 40 lbsTypical Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities for Youth and Adult Sports official is:
Any combination of training and experience (paid or volunteer) in officiating youth or adult sports events, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. First Aid certificate highly desirable. Applicants must be 18 years or older.
Officials may be placed at Senior Sports Official level when they meet the following criteria:
Completed 15 seasons (5 years) with Watsonville Parks and Community Services or have equivalent outside experience as determined by the department or have a combined total of 5 years of internal and external experience.AND
Received satisfactory evaluations in the previous 6 seasons andHave no by-law violations in the previous 6 seasons andAre willing and able to work all leagues andAre willing to work with and instruct rookie officials
Supplemental Information
Situations That Pay Different than Stated:
Working a game alone= a game and a half payment Exception: Coed assignmentsCoed assignments= an additional $5.00 per game paymentDepartment assigned single game= a double game paymentPlayoff assignments= a game and half payment
Prior to appointment to the position of SR Sports Official, a medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting will be required.
The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities.
NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.
This position is not eligible for benefits.