Youth Sports Official

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Provide instruction, leadership, and direction to youth ages five (5) to twelve (12) in a variety of sports, including but not limited to baseball and softball, flag football, basketball, volleyball, cross country, track and field, and soccer.  You will be considered a role model for young athletes enrolled in the various sports. Sportsmanship, fair play, and full participation are mandatory.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator and the general supervision of Parks & Recreation Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None – this is not a supervisory position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.  The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

1. Oversee games ensuring they start on-time at the beginning, and after each time-out and break.
2. Teach players the rules of the game.
3. Enforce game rules during game time.
4. Walk, jog or run as necessary to keep pace with the players.
5. After a player commits a violation, explain the rule for the violation.
6. Ensure safety of participants in games.
7. Be a good example of sportsmanship.
8. Keep track of supplies and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Special Qualifications:

1. Must be at least 14 years of age.
2. Must either reside in Ivins City or within ten (10) miles of Ivins City limits.

Education and Experience:

1. Must work well with children of various ages.
2. Must be patient, especially with children.

Knowledge:

1. English – Knowledge of the English language, including proper structure, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
2. Sport - Basic knowledge of the sport or activity involved in.

Skills:

1. Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
2. Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
3. Time Management – Managing one’s own time efficiently.
4. Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
5. Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
6. Judgment & Decision Making – Considering the advantages and disadvantages of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
7. Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Abilities:

1. Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
2. Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
3. Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
4. Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
5. Problem Sensitivity – The ability to recognize when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
6. Near Vision – The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
7. Far Vision – The ability to see details at a distance.
8. Hearing – The ability to hear normally, with or without a hearing aid.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Some light to moderate physical activity that may require walking, jogging, running, standing, stooping, bending sitting, and/or reaching; lifting, pushing and/or pulling of light weights up to 30 pounds. 
2. Required to work outdoors in desert climate. 
3. Moderate exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.  The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons.  This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position.  Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.