Sports Official II

Why work for the Town of Erie? The reasons people call Colorado home often include a passion for the outdoors, a diverse and dynamic community and the contemporary pace to life that appeals to all ages! As you'll soon discover, the Town of Erie offers the best of all of these and without a doubt is one of the top places to consider when making your next career move. With majestic mountain views and progressive civic vision, we provide a genuine small-town feel with modern amenities. Our residents enjoy a high quality of life. It is our employees who have been instrumental in creating what Erie is today and continue to shape what it will be in the future. The Town of Erie is an organization that has established an outstanding reputation for quality and excellent customer service. Each individual employee contribution is what makes that possible.

What you will be doing: Let's play! Are you willing to learn and enforce the rules and regulations for a variety of recreation sports leagues? Officiating duties may include baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, and volleyball for both our youth and adult sport offerings. Remaining composed and making sound judgement under pressure are necessary qualifications for this position. No prior experience as a player is required, just a working knowledge of each sport and the officiating/scorekeeper procedures is all you'll need. The Parks & Recreation Department is committed to a positive work culture where we serve the community, support one another, and invest in you as an employee.

Officiating Duties

• Officiate a variety of youth and adult sports including but not limited to baseball, softball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, and basketball.
• Good working knowledge of each sport's rules and officiating/scorekeeping procedures.
• Provides direct supervision as an official or scorekeeper for assigned games.
• May train other officials or scorekeepers in program area related duties.
• Basic knowledge of equipment use and maintenance, facilities, operations, supplies and techniques used in community recreational sports programs.
• May provide some instruction during games to participants, coaches, or spectators.
• Provides exceptional guest service to all guests. Responds to information requests, comments and complaints from the public.
• Enforces Department rules and policies with staff and guests.
• Uses discretion and training to resolve problems.

• Evaluates program effectiveness and recommends new rules or techniques.
• Maintains frequent communication with staff within the Community Center and Division and reports any issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents to supervisory staff as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, and Town staff. Including the ability to follow directions and demonstrate professional behavior.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings.

• Remains composed and makes sound judgments in any emergency or non-emergency situation. Responds to emergency situations, administers first aid, CPR or other medical attention as needed, completes incident reports.
• Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and polices with staff and guests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age with two years of related work experience and must successfully pass a Criminal Background Check.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification within three months of employment

Knowledge of: To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills and must possess knowledge of the principles, practices, trends and methods of recreational sports operations and programming in a community setting. Knowledge of guidelines and regulations related to Department, Town, County, State, and Federal policies and procedures also required.

Skills in: Initiative and decision-making; verbal and written communication; supervision, leadership, and interpersonal relationships; basic financial methods of recreational programming; outstanding customer service to a diverse population; administrative functions; time management, meeting deadlines, responding to internal and external requests in a timely manner; the use of standard office equipment, computers, and various software programs; positive and professional working relationships with all Town staff and the community; conflict resolution; handling controversial issues; comprehending instruction, correspondence, and policies and procedures; problem solving; remaining composed in emergency situations and working effectively under stressful circumstances; performing CPR, First Aid, and AED to level of certification.

Environmental Factors: Work is performed inside or outside a standard recreational facility environment. Work may involve competing demands, and performing multiple tasks.

Physical Factors: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and occasionally lift storage boxes and sports equipment of 20lbs or more.
Town of Erie Benefits: The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 20 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment.

Part time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans, for employee only
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
• Free membership to the Erie Community Center
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub