Adult Sports Official & Adult Softball Umpire - City of San Luis Obispo : Job Details

JOB SUMMARY: Officiates and/or keeps score for various games in the adult recreational sports program. Some weekends may be required.

Average hours per week: 5-15

Per Game Rate: $24.00 - $29.24 DOE (Depending upon experience)

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

This class is distinguished from Youth Sport Official in that the latter officiates and/or keeps score in the youth recreation program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Employees in this classification work under direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator for Recreational Sports. Instructs and supervises athletes at practices and games.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions of this class.)

* Provides competent leadership to ensure games run smoothly without issue.

* Has responsibility and authority to keep the official time of games.

* May keep score for the games immediately before and/or after own team games.

* Knows and understands the correct method of enforcing rules and keeping score; maintains the scoreboard.

* Supervises the players before, during, and immediately after practices and games.

* Serves as a positive role model for the players, parents, officials, and fellow coaches by following all rules and demonstrating good sportsmanship.

* Provides a safe and enjoyable environment for all players.

* Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

* Rules and regulations of assigned sport program.

* Appropriate sportsmanship behavior.

Ability to:

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including diverse internal and external customers.

* Work with diverse populations and maintain an inclusive environment.

* Evaluate situations, make decisions, and give oral instructions.

* Follow safe work practices and observe safety rules.

* Show initiative, be responsible, caring, concerned, and prideful in the daily endeavors with people and job responsibilities.

* Work harmoniously and cooperatively with other employees and the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.;

and

Experience with recreation, preferably with sports.

or

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

POSSESSION AND MAINTENANCE OF:

* A valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

* CPR/First Aid Certification

THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE A FINAL OFFER IS MADE:

* Livescan Fingerprinting (DOJ & FBI)