Recreation Sports Specialists Winter 2025-26

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Job Details

What is the compensation

Pay Rate: $9.00 - 23.00 per hour as determined by the duties performed (as noted below) and candidates level of knowledge skill or experience. (Payment will be made by direct deposit.)

Seasonal Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k 457 Roth IRA and/or Traditional IRA) and receive these great benefits: a) free admission to the Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating; b) a free Provo City Library Card; and c) discounts from various local and national vendors.

What positions are available

There are various sports positions available for the Winter 2025/2026 season.

• Wrestling Coaches - $15/hour

• Adult Basketball Official - $21-$23/hour

• Youth Basketball Official - $15-$17/hour

• Start Smart/Camp Coaches - $14-$16/hour

• Site Supervisor - Adult/Youth (All year): $12-$16/hour

• Scorekeeper (All Year): $9/hour

What are the main duties

• Referee supervise or keep score at a variety of youth and adult sports (basketball).

• Work with children during sports camps to improve abilities/skills in various sports.

• Provide both instruction and lesson plans for program participants.

• Oversee staff and all program operation as site supervisor at a given location.

• Assist office staff as needed and perform other related duties as required.

What are the minimum requirements

• A working knowledge of the sport (or sports) to which the applicant is applying (i.e. basketball wrestling).

• At least 16 years of age to for most positions; 18 years or older to perform as Site Supervisor.

• Officiating experience is preferred for related positions.

What are the hours

Schedule varies with assignment; 8 to 25 hours per week.

What are the physical and environmental factors

Work requires exposure to potentially adverse weather conditions and stressful circumstances including working with the public in emotional or confrontational situations.

What is the selection process

This is an open file posting. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted for any positions available at that time. They will remain on file for a minimum of 60 days. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City

Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life well-being and as a beautiful place to live. Provo has been awarded the Best Performing City three years in a row and we were ranked the Best Run City in America by WalletHub for 2025. Visit to learn more!

Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.