Youth Games Official

City & Borough of Juneau; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City & Borough of Juneau is seeking energetic individuals to referee youth sports games, including indoor/outdoor soccer, basketball, and volleyball. The role emphasizes fairness, safety, and teaching moments for young players.

Ideal candidates are punctual, understand game flow and basic rules, and can make and stand by decisive calls. Part-time hours on Saturdays with occasional weeknights, no prior coaching required but helpful, and a strong customer-service approach is valued.

Qualifications

• Not less than 14 years of age at time of appointment.
• Prior experience in basketball, soccer and/or volleyball as a scorekeeper, official, coach or player is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Referee youth sports programs: indoor and outdoor soccer, youth basketball, and youth volleyball.
• Keep score for older youth age divisions.
• Keep time during games.
• Demonstrate good customer service skills.
• Explain calls to youth players and coaches; enforce rules to ensure fair play.
• Review rules and regulations to ensure proper game conduct; enforce safety.

Skills

Knowledge of game flow

Rules knowledge

Timekeeping

Punctuality

Decision making

Customer service

Tools

Scorekeeping

Job description

The Parks & Recreation Youth Sports program is oriented toward providing a healthy recreational and social learning experience for children.

Fun and sportsmanship are emphasized rather than competitive attitudes. Our team seeks to provide the best possible experience for children in our programs.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for energetic people to referee our youth program’s games. Our programming includes indoor and outdoor soccer, youth basketball, and youth volleyball. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of how a game flows, the basic rules that control a game, and the ability to make decisions and stand by them. They should be punctual and have a solid understanding of timekeeping. Our referees are typically players who want to help younger players learn how to play their sport.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

This is a great first job for young people who like to play sports, enjoy teaching kids and like being outside. Parks & Recreation is a supportive department that enjoys working with the diverse population of Juneau.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position typically works Saturdays, 9:00am-3:00pm at various fields or gyms, with the occasional weeknight game or Start Smart session.

• Referee youth sports programs: indoor and outdoor soccer or youth basketball or youth volleyball, dependent on season
• Help Recreation Coordinator with the Start Smart Sports program
• Keep score for older youth age divisions
• Keep time during games
• Demonstrate good customer service skills

Youth sports games officials are responsible for ensuring that the players follow the rules of the game. They review the rules and regulations to ensure the game is conducted properly. Youth Games Officials ensure the safety of all participants by watching for unsafe behavior; enforcing league rules; and stopping play when behavior of the players or conditions are unsafe. Youth Games Officials also act in a teaching capacity; they explain calls to youth players and explain rules to coaches.

Other:

Not less than 14 years of age at time of appointment.

Prior experience in basketball, soccer and/or volleyball as a scorekeeper, official, coach or player. Knowledge of the rules is helpful, but not required.

Note:

All applicants must complete a Parks & Recreation Games Official Application Supplement Form, in addition to an Employment Application.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION

An Alaska Department of Labor, Minor Work permit must be submitted for anyone under 18.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Amanda Lovejoy

Phone Number: 907-586-2635

Email: [e-mail]

This recruitment announcement is being used to collect applications for part-time limited Youth Games Officials for the Parks & Recreation Department. In accordance with 2 PR 010, part-time limited positions may be non-competitive and are not subject to public announcement.

For specific questions in reference to this vacancy, applicants may contact the hiring manager listed above.