Adult Sport Official

City of Greeley

Greeley (CO)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 27,552

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits eligible

Training provided

Job summary

A local government entity in Greeley, CO, is seeking an experienced Adult Sports Official to officiate and manage various recreational sports programs and events. The ideal candidate should have customer service experience and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Responsibilities include preparing play areas, enforcing rules, and ensuring participant safety. CPR and First Aid certification are required within 30 days of hire. This is a continuous posting, so apply early.

Qualifications

One (1) + years of customer service experience.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required within 30 days of hire.
Knowledgeable about the rules of the sports that are being offered.

Responsibilities

On-site officiating and management of recreation services, programs, and events.
Prepare gym/field for play and inspect the site to ensure participant safety.
Act quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of sports rules

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

CPR, First Aid, and AED certification

Job description

Benefits:This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here .

Job Summary:

The Adult Sports Official position is an integral part of the City of Greeley’s Recreation Division and is responsible for the on-site officiating and management of recreation services, programs, and events. The Adult Sports Official will report to the Recreation Coordinator and/or the Recreation Leader. The Adult Sports Official is expected to exercise sound judgment and effectively serve all areas of the program.

_This is a continuous posting and may close at any time._

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

One (1) + years of customer service experience.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required within 30 days of hire.

Preferred:

One to two (1-2) years of officiating experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledgeable about the rules of the sports that are being offered.
Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
Knowledge of customer service principles and best practices, including customer needs assessments, meeting quality service standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.

Essential Functions:

Sports vary from Inline Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football, etc.
Prepares gym/field for play by setting up any necessary equipment and inspect the site to ensure participant safety.
Works effectively and productively in a fast-paced environment.
Explains and enforces facility and/or program rules, policies, and procedures while positively representing the City.
Provides first-rate customer support to members, guests, participants, and the public, resolving immediate concerns as best as possible with the established guidelines and framework of the facility and/or program.
Acts quickly, calmly, and appropriately in emergency situations.
Attends staff meetings and trainings.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements:

Frequent interruptions and heavy public contact.
Sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
Work may be performed indoors or outdoors and in adverse weather or extremely hot conditions, where one may be exposed to loud noises, dust, fumes, and chemicals.
Workdays may extend from early morning to late evening, as well as weekends and holidays, as needed.
Vision to perform physical activities, read computer keyboards, reference books and other written documents.
Strength and stamina enough to walk, stand, stretch, bend, lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
Manual dexterity to complete daily work such as operate computer keyboards, drive and operate motor vehicles, and operate other office equipment and complete paperwork.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com.

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre‑employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre‑employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre‑employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.

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