Referee

City of Norwalk, Connecticut; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Norwalk, Connecticut seeks qualified referees, umpires and officials for Adult and Youth Sports Leagues and tournaments in football, basketball and volleyball. Under general supervision, you will apply current rules and regulate play to ensure fair competition.

You will officiate at City events, maintain order, enforce safety procedures, and monitor equipment and fields for safe playing conditions. Prior knowledge of scoring techniques and officiating disputes is valued; pay is $20–$50

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rules for football, basketball and volleyball.
• Ability to officiate and manage competitive events.
• Maintains order and enforces safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Officiates adult and youth league games.
• Interprets and enforces game rules during play.
• Ensures safe playing conditions and proper equipment.
• Maintains order among participants and spectators.

Skills

Rule knowledge

Sports officiating

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Description Of Work

Under general supervision, acts as referee, games official, or umpire in Adult or Youth Sports Leagues and Tournament games utilizing current rules and regulations applying to particular sports:

• Football Referee
• Basketball Referee
• Volleyball Referee

Supervised By: Athletics Supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Adult and Youth Sports Officials are responsible for refereeing or officiating at competitive sports events. Incumbents must possess a high level of knowledge of the rules and regulations assigned to particular sports and work without direct technical supervision.

Additional Duties: Officiates at City sports and athletic events. Determines methods of play and interprets and enforces game rules. Maintains knowledge of recreation and sports event rules and regulations. Maintains order and enforces safety procedures for both participants and spectators during sporting events. Ensures that game courts, fields, and equipment are in proper and safe playing condition.

Note: The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Scoring techniques in seasonal sports
• Officiating techniques and methods of refereeing disputes
• Basic arithmetic principles and practices
• Methods of scorekeeping
• Game rules

Special Licenses/Certifications AND/OR Supplemental Information

Pay Rate: $20 - $50 per game

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