Temp Sports Staff

City of Pueblo; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Pueblo is hiring a part-time, non-exempt Recreation staff member to support youth and adult sport programs. Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor or Coordinator, you will help run activities, enforce rules, and maintain a safe, engaging environment.

Duties include scorekeeping, weekly activities, equipment maintenance, attendance records, and officiating. Must be 16+, able to lift 50 lb, and available mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• Scorekeeping and program bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to carry out weekly program activities.
• Ability to interact with participants and maintain safety.
• Attendance tracking and basic record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform scorekeeping and bookkeeping for youth and adult sport programs.
• Carry out weekly program activities.
• Establish rapport with participants and the public.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings, including state-mandated courses.
• Maintain equipment and facilities, ensure cleanliness.
• Umpire, officiate, and manage game time for sports programs.
• May perform duties of similar classifications at equal or lower pay grade.

Skills

Scorekeeping

Umpiring

Program supervision

Customer service

Communication

Job description

This is a non-exempt, temporary, part-time position, limited to 1300 hours annually, under supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and/or Coordinator. Sports staff members are responsible for all participants in a program area and the implementation of all activities at the site assigned to include, but not limited to enforcing rules, regulations, and proper sports guideline, while engaging and interacting with participants and public, and creating a fun structured environment.

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required for the position.

• Perform score keeping and bookkeeping for youth and adult sport programs.
• Carry out weekly program activities.
• Establish a positive rapport with all participants in programs.
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions, including any state-mandated courses.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and facilities.

IMPORTANTFUNCTIONS:

• Ensure accurate attendance records are always kept current.
• Responsible for umpiring, officiating, and game time management for youth and adult sports programs.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• May perform the duties of similar classifications at an equal or lower pay grade.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS:

• Ability to stand, walk, and engage in physical activities for extended periods.
• Must have the ability to lift and move equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Demonstrated agility and flexibility for sports activities and facilitating game-related movements.
• Adequate vision and hearing to supervise activities and respond to safety concerns.
• Proficient use of hands for scorekeeping, handling equipment, and maintaining facilities.
• Commitment to adhering to safety protocols and wearing appropriate attire and gear.

• Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of an assigned program area.
• Knowledge of recreation, sports, and youth/teen programming.
• Ability to implement goals and objectives for providing services.
• Ability to provide directions to program participants and communicate with participants, spectators, and parent/guardians.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations in assigned program areas.
• Ability to ensure program compliance with mandated City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to work successfully with and provide good customer service to supervisors, other City employees, the public and other agencies and organizations.
• Ability to perform all the job duties in a safe manner.
• The individual must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule which may include mornings, nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to perform all job duties in a safe manner

In addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above, this position requires the following:

• Must be at least 16 years of age by the date of hire.
• Previous experience working with teens or youth is preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position involves regular exposure to noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and extended direct expose to the sun.

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout the term of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications may result in demotion or termination.

Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information. This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

BENEFITS:

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