Volleyball Referees - Recreation Leaders - Supplemental

City of Renton; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Renton is seeking Adult Volleyball Referees for the upcoming season. Shifts are weeknights 6:00 PM–10:00 PM from September through mid-June, refereeing and scorekeeping volleyball matches. After season, schedules for next season will be posted.

Positions require 18+ and 2+ years of experience with knowledge of volleyball rules; pay rates are $23–$26 per hour. Work environment includes indoor/outdoor settings and evening hours. Accommodation requests may be considered.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Minimum 2 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Provide support to, and collaborate with, Recreation Coordinator and other city staff as needed to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing recreation programs; specifically, volleyball.
• Lead, instruct, and teach participants using excellent citizenship, sportsmanship, and inclusivity.
• Provide each participant the opportunity to succeed and grow their social skills through recreational opportunities.
• Understand, explain and up-hold program and facility expectations.
• Ensure program/facility rules, policies and procedures are followed; maintain and enforce safety standards.

Skills

18 years old

2+ years experience

Job description

The City of Renton is hiringAdult Volleyball Refereesfor our Adult Volleyball Season. Shifts are generally on Weeknight evenings between 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM between September through Mid-June.Recreation Leaders will be responsible for refereeing and scorekeeping volleyball matches. At the conclusion of the volleyball season, shift schedules will be posted for our next season.

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Minimum 2 years of experience

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of volleyball rules and gameplay
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with adults, captains, players, and coworkers
• General sports knowledge

Hourly Rates

Recreation Leader 2: $23.00 per hour

Recreation Leader 3: $26.00 per hour

Essential Functions

• Provide support to, and collaborate with, Recreation Coordinator and other city staff as needed to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing recreation programs; specifically, volleyball.
• Lead, instruct, and teach participants using excellent citizenship, sportsmanship, and inclusivity.
• Provide each participant the opportunity to succeed and grow their social skills through recreational opportunities.
• Understand, explain and up-hold program and facility expectations.
• Ensure program/facility rules, policies and procedures are followed; maintain and enforce safety standards.
• Responsible for reporting all participant behavioral problems and incidents to appropriate staff and supervisor.
• Provide attendance and facility reports as required.
• Attend and supervise program participants during field trips and special events.
• Provide a positive attitude toward program participants and staff; encourage and serve as a positive role model for program participants.
• Understand, explain, and enforce facility rules.
• Keep area tidy, organized, and welcoming to patrons.
• Assist in coordination of seasonal staff and volunteer schedules.
• Depending on position, may be responsible for overall program supervision, facilitating activities, site rentals, and field use.
• Depending on position, may provide direction to other supplemental staff.
• Assist in defining and recommending program goals and objectives.
• Ensure proper use, care, and storage of program equipment.
• Maintain communication with staff, participants, parents/guardian as needed.
• Responsible for the designated site location to ensure proper program set-up, security measures and the general cleaning of the facility.
• May work in more than one assignment in the department.
• Administer first aid as needed.

SUPERVISION

Reports To: Recreation Coordinator and/or Designee
Supervises: none

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

Recreation Leader 2

• At least 18 years of age.
• 2 – 4 years of previous work, or volunteer, experience related to the designated or assigned recreation program required.
• Some positions may require a valid driver's license and successful passing of a required driving record check.
• Successful passing a required background check.

Recreation Leader 3

• At least 18 years of age, some positions may require at least 21 years of age.
• 4 – 8 years of previous work, or volunteer, experience related to the designated or assigned recreation program required.
• Some positions may require a valid driver's license and successful passing of a required driving record check.
• Successful passing a required background check.

Competency Requirements

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of assigned recreation programs, activities, and services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and practices.
• Skill in overseeing and leading the work of others.
• Ability to handle conflict and solve problems using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to navigate emergency situations.
• Work with diverse groups of people in a tactful, effective, and respectful manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the community and program participants.
• Follow instructions, both written and verbal.
• Ability to safely perform job tasks in a variety of park and non-park settings.

Physical Demands

• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Work Environment

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Noise level is moderately loud.
• Work various schedules including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Company Culture

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community.

Accommodation

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact [e-mail] at least 2 business days prior to the need.

Communication from the City of Renton

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. If the position requires driving and it is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.