Chief Sports Official - Softball

Conejo Recreation & Park District; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Conejo Recreation and Park District seeks an official certification instructor to train officials under SCMAF guidelines and CRPD Sports Office procedures. You will manage certification submissions and ensure compliance with SCMAF requirements.

The role involves attending league manager meetings, responding to inquiries, evaluating officials, and keeping rules interpretations up to date while maintaining safety and fairness in programming.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: 18+ with a High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1,000 hours officiating experience.
• SCMAF and/or CIF Officials Certification required.
• First Aid & CPR/AED within 90 days of hire.
• California driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• DOJ fingerprint clearance.
• TB skin test required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct certification courses per SCMAF and CRPD guidelines.
• Submit completed official's course participants to SCMAF.
• Confirm compliance with SCMAF requirements.
• Attend league manager meetings and communicate with managers and players.
• Observe, evaluate and write reports on officials.
• Review league rules and provide interpretations and potential changes.
• Maintain a safe, fair athletic facility for programming.
• Officiate professionally using approved mechanics; enforce rules.

Skills

Communication

Written English

Numeracy

Judgment

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCMAF Certification

CIF Officials Certification

First Aid & CPR/AED

CA Driver's License

DOJ fingerprint clearance

Job description

Summary

Under supervision, performs duties in accordance with District policies and procedures.

• Instruct official certification courses using guidelines established by the Southern California. Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) and the CRPD Sports Office
• Submit a list of individuals successfully completing official's course to SCMAF for certification.
• Confirm certified officials have complied with SCMAF requirements
• Participate in league manager meetings
• Communicate with league managers, answer inquiries from players and managers
• Observe and evaluate officials at league games; compile written evaluations of all officials
• Review league rules and make recommendations for rule changes; provide rule interpretations
• Organize athletic facility so programing may be conducted in a safe and fair manner
• Officiate with professionalism and fairness using approved officiating mechanics
• Enforce and administer decisions of the game in accordance with SCMAF and CRPD League Rules

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Instruct official certification courses using guidelines established by the Southern California. Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) and the CRPD Sports Office
• Submit a list of individuals successfully completing official's course to SCMAF for certification.
• Confirm certified officials have complied with SCMAF requirements
• Participate in league manager meetings
• Communicate with league managers, answer inquiries from players and managers
• Observe and evaluate officials at league games; compile written evaluations of all officials
• Review league rules and make recommendations for rule changes; provide rule interpretations
• Organize athletic facility so programing may be conducted in a safe and fair manner
• Officiate with professionalism and fairness using approved officiating mechanics
• Enforce and administer decisions of the game in accordance with SCMAF and CRPD League Rules

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty* satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required:

Education/Experience: Minimum age of 18 years old with a High School Diploma (or GED). At least 1,000 hours of experience in officiating.

Certificates And Licenses

• SCMAF and/or CIF Officials Certification
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED within 90 days of hire
• California Driver’s License and proof of insurance
• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance
• Proof of negative TB skin test

Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in English in both written and oral form.
• Ability to write routine correspondence using correct spelling and grammar.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense and exercise good judgement in solving problems.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with fellow employees, volunteers, and participants and/or parents/guardians.

Supervisory Responsibilities: The employee may provide guidance or direction to other part-time employees and to volunteers.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including wet or humid conditions. The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; potentially hazardous chemicals or airborne particles; or risk of electrical shock. Exposure to hazardous conditions may vary according to Unit assignment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties* of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk; use hands or fingers to touch, handle, or feel; use hands and arms to reach; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; the ability to adjust focus; and the ability to see well in poor lighting or at night. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds, frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. Physical demands may vary according to Unit assignment.

Selection Process

Based on the information provided in the application documents, those candidates with the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. Not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Be sure to include all pertinent information regarding your education and experience. Fill out the application completely; blank spaces may cause rejection; do not refer to resume. Falsification or omission of material fact is cause for rejection, removal from the eligibility list, or dismissal. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Cover letters and resumes are encouraged and must be submitted online as attachments with the fully completed application. Applications must be submitted online by the filing deadline, or when the listed number of applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Examination

Candidate selection will be based on competitive examinations. Test content will be related to the job. A driver license will be requested for identification and admission to the testing area. If there is more than one part to an examination, candidates must pass each part. Candidates with passing scores will be asked to compete in successive parts of the examination.

• Written Test/Practical Exercise: A written test and a practical exercise may be used, in addition to the appraisal interview.
• Appraisal Interview: A job related appraisal interview will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job.
• After the Appraisal Interview, the top candidates will be invited to a staff interview.

All applicants will receive a written response to their standing in the selection process.

NOTE

THE DISTRICT DOES NOT REIMBURSE APPLICANTS FOR TRAVEL, LODGING, OR OTHER EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE SELECTION PROCEDURE.

In accordance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986, the Conejo Recreation and Park District must verify that all new employees have written proof of their right to work in the United States at the time of hire.

Reasonable Accommodation For Individuals With Disabilities

The District encourages applications from qualified individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals who will require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must notify Human Resources. Applicants with disabilities that affect sensory, manual or speaking skills may be provided with a test in a format that does not require the use of the impaired skill. Persons requesting reasonable accommodation will be required to provide documentation of such need.

Other than statutory law (CA Paid Sick Leave), there are no benefits for part-time temporary/seasonal positions.