What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Sports - Softball Official position at Chico Area Recreation & Park District?
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Under Supervision of the Adult Sports Recreation Coordinator, the Adult Sports Softball Officials will work to maintain discipline and encourage fair play, while demonstrating courtesy, self-control and integrity with coaches, players, and spectators during sporting events. Starting hourly rate will depend on qualifications. This position works on average 12 - 19 hours per week. Employees will receive 2.8 hours of Sick Leave per pay period, up to a maximum of 40 hours annually.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: May include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Enforce appropriate official rules and regulations.
- Maintain knowledge of recreation and sports event rules and regulations.
- Ensure that game courts, fields and equipment are in proper and safe playing condition.
- Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities for this Job Class is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Enrolled high school student in good standing with valid work permit (16 years old minimum) or equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. One year of college-level coursework in recreation, sports administration/management, physical education, or a closely related field is desirable.
EXPERIENCE: Prior experience as a player, coach, or official is highly desirable
KNOWLEGE OF:
- Basic knowledge of scoring techniques in Softball.
- Game rules of Softball.
- Officiating techniques and methods of refereeing disputes
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of an appropriate driver license and/or reliable transportation. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate, and Standard First Aid Certificate may be required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Passing a background check is required prior to formal job offer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
CARD is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
If candidate is given a conditional job offer, they must pass a fingerprint background check (Live Scan). If Live Scan is passed, the employee will be required to provide original documents for physical review within 3 days from date of hire, satisfying the Form I-9 requirements. Copies cannot be accepted. Examples of original documents include a driver's license, ID card, unexpired US Passport, social security card, birth certificate.
