What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Sports Official position at City of Fenton?
Job Title Recreation Associate III – Adult Sports Official
Department: Public Works
Reports to: Recreation Supervisor – Sports/Rentals
Description Date: November 2022, January 2025
Pay Grade: Level 3 ($14.46/$17.30/$20.25)
Status Occasional or Seasonal Worker/Non-Exempt
Summary
Performs duties as assigned under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor – Sports/ Rentals or Field Manager, as assigned. This position is responsible for officiating all adult sports league games and set up.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; however, other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Understands and implements rules of assigned sport(s), i.e., Adult Kickball and Pickleball.
- Starts and ends games according to the schedule.
- Examines safety of equipment and playing area.
- Supervises and controls the general conduct of all participants in the game.
- Puts away related sports equipment.
- Handles public relations situations in the proper manner.
- Works directly with the participants in a professional, courteous and friendly manner.
- Enforces all rules and safety practices.
- Inspects facilities for dangerous situations, objects, and equipment needing repairs or replacement.
- Assists and enforces the rules, regulations, and safety of all participants.
- Promptly reports all accidents, incidents, and concerns to the supervisor.
- Prevents accidents before they happen by using good judgment and listening to complaints or suggestions.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Duties
No supervisory duties assigned.
Education and Experience Required
Any combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Must be able to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid and CPR/AED certification. Two (2) years of experience in respective sport is preferred. Requires a thorough working knowledge of the specific recreation program operation and procedures.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Playing rules and regulations;
- Safety guidelines;
Ability to:
- Apply and enforce playing rules;
- Exercise strong initiative and significant independent decision making;
- Work with City staff and groups of all ages and various backgrounds;
- Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others;
- Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form;
- Handle situations effectively that arise before, during and after events; and
- Demonstrate professional public relations skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Work Environment
The indoor environment provides for a safe and healthy work environment and is smoke and drug free. Occasionally, it may be wet and humid, as well as moderately loud. The outdoor work environment may result in exposure to extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, and humidity.
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands/arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Requires clarity of vision and three-dimensional vision. Regularly required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that are given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing those duties shall not be held to exclude other essential functions, responsibilities, or duties not mentioned in this description that are of similar kind or level.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: From $14.46 per hour
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Sports: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Basic First Aid and CPR/AED certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $17
