Jr. basketball Official I & II- Parks and Recreation Dept. (CONTRACT/TEMORARY)

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. The part-time Jr. Basketball Officials I & II is responsible for officiating scheduled basketball games and programs sponsored or coordinated by the Parks & Recreation Department. A high level of independent judgment is necessary to be an Official. Jr. officials are under the direction of the assigned Senior Basketball Official and Leader/Supervisor. All employees are responsible to the City Manager. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City. This position is a contractual position, subject to the terms and conditions of an employment agreement. The hourly rates for this position are as follows: Junior Basketball Official I- $17.00 Junior Basketball Official II- $25.00 This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials. The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Junior Basketball Official I- Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Parks & Recreation Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations. Officiates Junior Basketball games/tournaments in compliance with The National Alliance of Youth Sports (NAYS). Establishes and maintains an effective, harmonious, cooperative, and productive working relationship with participants including coaches, players, supervisors, and other employees of the Parks & Recreation Department. Maintains accurate time sheets and turns them into designated supervisor. Other duties as may be assigned. Junior Basketball Official II- Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Parks & Recreation Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations. Officiates Junior Basketball games/tournaments in compliance with the Florida High School Athletics Association (FHSAA). Establishes and maintains an effective, harmonious, cooperative, and productive working relationship with participants including coaches, players, supervisors, and other employees of the Parks & Recreation Department. Maintains accurate time sheets and turns them into designated supervisor. Other duties as may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Junior Basketball Official

I- EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of sport rules is required. Prior experience in officiating basketball games is preferred. Basketball Official Certification through NAYS, required. Must be at least 18 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to learn and follow City policies and regulations. Ability to appear on time for all scheduled games and notify appropriate individuals in advance if unable to work. Ability to see play with sufficient clarity to make accurate decisions. Ability to repeatedly and quickly traverse the court to monitor play. Ability to work at least three (3) games in succession. Ability to deal with stressful situations. Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization. Ability to stay centered when challenged. Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and the public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to focus on the positive in every situation. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to follow through with assigned tasks. Junior Basketball Official

II- EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of sport rules is required. Prior experience in officiating basketball games is preferred. Basketball Official Certification/Registration through FHSAA required. Must be at least 18 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to learn and follow City policies and regulations. Ability to appear on time for all scheduled games and notify appropriate individuals in advance if unable to work. Ability to see play with sufficient clarity to make accurate decisions. Ability to repeatedly and quickly traverse the court to monitor play. Ability to work at least three (3) games in succession. Ability to deal with stressful situations. Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization. Ability to stay centered when challenged. Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and the public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to focus on the positive in every situation. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to follow through with assigned tasks. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to loud noises, moving participants and the public. The employee works indoor at a city owned basketball court. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.