Sports Official - Ice Hockey

Town of Mammoth Lakes; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Mammoth Lakes is seeking skilled Ice Hockey Referees to officiate adult co-ed and youth games this winter season. Referees ensure safe play, enforce rules, and communicate with coaches, players, and spectators.

This role requires skating ability, a strong hockey background, and basic reporting duties. Candidates should have or be able to obtain a USA Hockey Level 1 Official certification (training may be provided).

Qualifications

• Strong hockey background and skating ability.
• Experience as a referee or in recreational/child activities is preferred.
• Must have or obtain USA Hockey Level 1 Official certification prior to officiating; training may be provided by the Town.
• Completion of high school (twelfth grade) required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the rules of play on the ice during games.
• Make calls and instruct players on the rules of games.
• Provide communication to and from coaches, participants, and spectators.
• Maintain a safe and positive playing environment.
• Complete required reports and records.
• Notify Recreation Supervisor of any problems or concerns regarding facilities, equipment, participants, coaches, or spectators.

Skills

Ice hockey knowledge

Skating ability

Communication with coaches/players

Rule enforcement

Education

USA Hockey Level 1 certification

Twelfth grade completion

Job description

The Town of Mammoth Lakes is looking for skilled Sports Officials to join our team this winter season as Ice Hockey Referees! Referees are responsible for officiating adult co-ed and youth ice hockey games. If you have a passion for the sport of hockey, you're looking for some extra work, and want to join a team of dedicated Parks & Recreation employees.

Receives immediate supervision from the Recreation Supervisor(s) and indirect supervision from the Recreation Manager.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Enforce the rules of play on the ice during games.

• Make calls and instruct players on the rules of games.

• Provide communication to and from coaches, participants, and spectators.

• Maintain a safe and positive playing environment.

• Complete required reports and records.

• Notify Recreation Supervisor of any problems or concerns regarding facilities, equipment, participants, coaches, or spectators.

Certifications

Possession of, or have the ability to obtain prior to officiating, a USA Hockey Level 1 Official certification is required. The Town may facilitate training to obtain this certification.

Experience

A strong background in ice hockey and ability to competently ice skate is required. One year of referee experience, or experience in recreational or child-related activities and programs is preferred.

Education

Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade is required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The Town may revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.