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City of Austin, TX
Seasonal - Athletic Official III (Multiple Positions/Austin Parks and Recreation)
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What they do
An Umpire or Referee officiates at sports games and matches to ensure that players and teams follow the official rules of the sport. Announces scoring, calls penalties or makes judgment calls on plays in a game. Requires that players show good sportsmanship in the way that a game or match is conducted.
$33,988 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description About This Position This job profile includes all seasonal employees of all levels, except for Crossing Guards.
Job Description:
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Ensure safety and security of participants, spectators, officials, facility and equipment. Enforce all policies and procedures in a fair and professional manner. Display proper mechanics at all times. Inspect playing areas for safety hazards prior to games. Ensure safe and proper use of equipment. Provide excellent customer service. Provide assistance and resolve disputes and minor problems in a professional and courteous manner. Assist with evacuations if an emergency situation should arise. Complete required forms. Cancel games due to unsafe playing conditions.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of athletic programs and activities. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in problem solving. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Ability to work with children and teens, including youth with special needs. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the City and the public.Minimum Qualifications:
Must have a minimum of 5 years officiating experience and have required officiating certification.Preferred Experience:
Experience officiating athletic events/activities. Experience officiating in one or more of the following athletic activities: Basketball, Soccer, Indoor Volleyball, Flag Football, Pickleball, Sand Volleyball, Kickball, Youth Kickball, and Youth Volleyball.Other:
Ability to travel to more than one work location. Notes toCandidate:
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department ( APR ) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information. The purposeof the Seasonal- Athletic Official III position will be to officiate Youth, Teen, Adult Sport Leagues, and Sport Specific Clinics at various City of Austin Recreation Centers and sports fields within city limits.
- 30 hours per week. Variable schedule, 15 to 30 hours per week. Monday
- Saturday, 8:00 a.m.
- 9:00 p.
Work Location:
Various Recreation Centers/Sports Fields within city limits.Salary:
$26.52 per hourApplication Instructions/Job Requirements:
Application:
A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting- up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation.
Skills Assessments:
Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.Virtual Interviews:
APR may conduct virtual interviews.Military/Veteran:
An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.Physical Requirements:
Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work environment includes, tolerating loud noise associated with enthusiasm and excitement and working outdoors in any and all types of weather and or inclement conditions; and in confined spaces at time. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant's needs and safety issues.Other:
Application Status Communication:
Please note that you will be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. Once the department is no longer hiring for this position, you may receive a notification informing you the position is closed and the hiring process is concluded.Travel:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace:
PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site- including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.
Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply , but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed . All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time. We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system. .JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM
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- that anchor our delivery of services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites.