Sports Official- Temporary

City-of-Galt,-Ca; Galt (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Galt is seeking a temporary Sports Official to officiate basketball games primarily on Saturdays with occasional weeknights. You will referee, keep score when assigned, and enforce league rules while wearing the required uniform.

Responsibilities include supervising games, reviewing league rules, maintaining records and reports, and inspecting facilities. This position requires First Aid/CPR/AED certification and a willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rules and officiating techniques for the assigned sport.
• Ability to officiate, supervise games and enforce league rules.
• Completion of an accredited Adult/Child/Infant First Aid, CPR, and AED training within the last 2 years.
• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions while maintaining safety.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Good physical stamina to run up and down the court during games.

Responsibilities

• Act as referee and/or umpire at sporting events and supervise games.
• Review and interpret league rules and maintain records and reports.
• Set up and take down of equipment and ensure proper officiating uniforms.
• Provide diplomatic resolution of disputes and ensure safety policies are followed.

Skills

Rules knowledge

Officiating

First Aid

Decision making

Communication

Stamina

Job description

ABOUT GALT

The City of Galt, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its friendly community, excellent schools, and beautiful parks, Galt is an ideal place to live, work, and play. Conveniently situated along Highway 99, Galt provides easy access to both Sacramento and the Bay Area, making it a desirable location for families and professionals alike. The city hosts popular events such as the Galt Market, a vibrant open‑air market that draws visitors from across the region. With a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and plenty of recreational opportunities, Galt is a growing city that still holds on to its welcoming, hometown feel. Join us in Galt — the Great American Little Town!

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Galt is currently recruiting for the temporary position of Sports Official. This position primarily requires availability on Saturdays with some weeknights needed at the end of the season.

Under direction, referee in Basketball. Keeps score when assigned; and does related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Received general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor and/or Recreation Coordinator.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Acts as referee and/or umpire at sporting events.
• Supervision of games.
• Wears proper officiating uniform as required.
• Review and interpret league rules.
• Maintain records and write reports.
• Inspect playing facilities.
• Enforces rules and regulations pertaining to the facility used.
• Set-up and take down of equipment.
• Score keeping when necessary.
• Assists with the distribution of supplies and other related materials.
• Settles disputes in a diplomatic and effective way.

KNOWLEDGE

• Rules and officiating techniques of the assigned sport.
• Carrying-out the role of the sports official.
• Adult/Child/Infant First Aid, CPR, and AED Training.

ABILITY TO

• Make quick and accurate decisions.
• Deal with problems with understanding and patience.
• Dependable, cooperative and show team spirit.
• Handle human relations issue with tack and diplomacy.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Be friendly, yet assertive when required.
• Run up and down the court throughout games.

EXPERIENCE

Any volunteer or paid work experience is desirable but not required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old at time of hire.
• Completion of an accredited Adult/Child/Infant First Aid, CPR, and AED training program within the last 2 years.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Depending on assignment, must possess strength, stamina and mobility to work indoors in a recreational facility or to perform required work out doors including: frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and walking on uneven surfaces; lifting up to 40 pounds with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; constant use of overall vision; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone and/or radio. May supervise children and be required to kneel, sit in low chairs, or sit on floor for prolonged periods. Must be willing to work out doors in all weather conditions with possible exposure to loud noise, traffic, and potentially hazardous conditions such as exposure to chemicals, fumes and other environmental substances.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees may work in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids rendering First Aid and CPR are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

All applications will be reviewed to determine whether they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. A complete employment application is required; a resume does not replace the information requested on the application, including work history. Applications that state "see resume" or otherwise lack sufficient information to evaluate whether the minimum qualifications are met will be rejected.

All supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Answers to questions stating "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered. If the questionnaire requests a certification be attached, you must attach the certification as verification. Certifications that are not attached will not be considered and may result in the application being rejected.

For some recruitments, a limited number of the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may include a written examination, presentation, practical skills assessment, oral panel interview, or a combination of these components. Candidates who pass a written examination, presentation, or practical skills assessment are not guaranteed an oral panel interview, as the department may choose to interview only the highest-scoring candidates.

An eligibility list will be established for candidates who pass the examination process; current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The eligibility lists will remain active for one year from the assessment completion date. When vacancies occur, candidates on the eligibility list may be contacted for additional interviews.

All correspondence regarding this recruitment will be sent via email only. Emails will be sent from [e-mail] and may be directed to your spam or junk folder. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure your email address is accurate and capable of receiving these messages.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Before beginning employment, candidates must successfully complete the pre-employment process. Depending on the classification, the pre-employment process may include reference checks, DOJ/FBI fingerprinting, a Personal History Statement (for specific classifications), a police records check (for specific classifications), and a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, physical examination, lift test, and/or hearing test. For Police Department candidates, the pre-employment process may also include a CVSA, background investigation, and psychological examination.

RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations may be made for disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations must submit the Request for Reasonable Accommodations Form to Rachelle Jennings, Human Resources Analyst by email to [e-mail] 72 hours prior to the test date.