Sports Umpire/Referee

CITY OF PORTERVILLE

SPORTS OFFICIAL/UMPIRE OR REFEREE
$16.00 – $24.50 per hour (Youth)
$16.00 – $40.00 per hour (Adult)

DEFINITION:
Under general direction, officiate and/or score keep games.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Duties may include:

1. Officiate according to general rules of the sport, as well as any specific rules to Parks and Leisure Services.
2. Set-up and breakdown playing fields/courts according to the regulations of the sport.
3. Communicate with supervisors, parents, participants, and staff members in a professional and positive

attitude at all times.
4. Complete all training deemed necessary by the Parks and Leisure Services staff.
5. Enforce all safety rules and programs regulations, policies and procedures.
6. Show up to scheduled games on time and stay throughout the shift unless prior arrangements have been

made with the supervisor.
7. Opening and closing facilities as necessary.
8. Perform a variety of tasks incidental to the operation of the programs.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINE:
Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of the specific assigned sport; and effective communication skills.

Education:
Experience of the fundamentals of various sports; and field/court preparation experience.

Ability to:
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, children and adults; establish and maintain a
safe and healthy environment for participants involved in the program; communicate effectively; exercise good
judgment in dealing with sensitive matters; adhere to Rules and Regulations forth by City of Porterville; and handle
yourself well under pressure; and maintain a general knowledge of various sports.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
May require CPR First Aid Training; frequent standing, walking, running, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching;
occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.; and vision abilities to include close and distance vision, peripheral vision and depth
perception. May be required to work in hot and/or moderately loud conditions depending on the sport.

SPECIAL CONDITION:
Prior to appointment candidates must pass a background check, drug/alcohol screen, and TB test.

The City of Porterville is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and is compliant with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you believe you need accommodation under the ADA
in the testing process for any position for which you intend to apply, please contact the
Human Resources Division at (559) 782-7441 to request such accommodation. The City
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin,
ethnicity, age, disability or medical condition, Acquired Immune Deficiency (AIDS/HIV) or AIDS
related conditions, political affiliation, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or domestic
partner status, gender identity, parental status, veteran status, height, weight, or any other
basis protected by law.