Certified Sports Official CityWide Sports
Certified Sports Official CityWide Sports
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Job Description
About Our Job
With competitive pay great benefits and endless opportunities working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you and those who benefit from your passion skills and expertise. Join our diverse inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver Denver.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Please note that certification as a Sports Official by a recognized organization is required at the time of application. Please be sure to provide volunteer/work experience related to coaching officiating or recreationrelated experience in your application materials.
What We Offer
This is an oncall position which means it is a parttime hourly role. This position will work 3 25 hours per week. Individual hours will vary. All games take place in the evening and on weekends. The pay rate for this position is $26.74/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denvers 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. Oncall positions may have routine or variable work schedules.
Location and Schedule
In this position you can expect to work on site at a variety of sports fields and recreation centers throughout the metro Denver area. All games take place in the evening and on weekends.
What Youll Do
Join the team where you can turn your passion for sports into a rewarding job! Enjoy being part of Denvers vibrant sports community and Colorados largest adult sports organization while working in the same dynamic spaces where the games you love take place. Part of the City and County of Denvers Department of Parks and Recreation CityWide Sports offers a variety of adult sports programs across a large network of sports fields and recreation centers throughout the metro Denver area. With over 175 diverse leagues available including coed mens and womens options for sports including softball basketball volleyball pickleball and kickball theres something for everyone. Games are held on weekday evenings and weekends providing a vibrant and flexible sports experience for participants.
For more information about program offerings and locations check out the CityWide Sports program webpage.
Certified Sports Officials officiate recreational activities and aid the recreation site leads and staff. Sports Officials will officiate adult league games. Games are held throughout Denvers network of parks recreation centers and sports facilities.
As a Certified Sports Official with CityWide Sports youll play a vital role in creating a fun fair and dynamic atmosphere for participants. Here are some of the key duties youll take on:
Officiating at sports events including flag football basketball softball and other adult sports leagues
Communicating with CityWide Sports Program Coordinators by telephone email or inperson to provide information and discuss problems
Inspecting playing surfaces or fields to ensure that it meets the regulations of the sanctioning body and is safe for the players.
Inspecting sporting equipment and/or examining participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations
Signaling participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play
Explaining disputed calls to players (when appropriate)
Performing other related duties as assigned or requested
What Youll Bring
Were looking for individuals who are enthusiastic reliable and passionate about sports. The ideal candidate thrives in a team environment demonstrates strong communication and decisionmaking skills and is committed to creating an enjoyable experience for all participants. Our Certified Sports Officials are always professional reliable and ensure that games run smoothly for a safe fun experience for all participants. Officials are not afraid to make calls enforce rules and diffuse game conflicts all while maintaining a positive upbeat and calm demeanor. We value a willingness to learn and a positive attitude above all.
Our ideal candidate will also have the following:
Availability during weeknights and weekends
Punctuality and proactive communication ahead of all scheduled shifts
Previous officiating experience
Willingness to work multiple sites and regions
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED HiSET or TASC Certificate
Experience Requirement: One 1 year experience officiating in a recreational official league.
Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.
Licensure: Certification as a Sports Official by a recognized organization is required at the time of application.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
RG2120 Sports Official CertifiedTo view the full job profile including position specifications physical demands and probationary period click here.
Position Type
OncallPosition Salary Range
$22.08 $30.25Starting Pay
$26.74/hourAgency
Parks and RecreationThe City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability genetic information age or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance sign language interpretation realtime captioning via CART or disabilityrelated accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you please contact with three business days notice.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
