Youth Sports Official (Part-Time; Year-Round)

Mountain Recreation; Eagle (CO); Hybrid; USD 1,500 - 2,550; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) retirement plan

Sick leave

Facility access for employee

Employee discount

Gypsum Center membership

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Mountain Recreation is seeking enthusiastic Youth Sports Officials for year-round, part-time work across Edwards, Eagle or Gypsum. Applicants must be 14+. You will officiate basketball, soccer, baseball/softball, volleyball and football, depending on season, and work in varied indoor/outdoor settings.

Knowledge of the sport officiated is required, with strong teamwork and communication essential. Duties include signals, running, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adapting to different weather and

Qualifications

• Competent with playing rules of the sport and safety guidelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication; leadership and decision-making.
• Must be 14 years of age or older and be able to complete necessary trainings.

Responsibilities

• Officiate games and events, enforcing rules and ensuring safety.
• Interpret and apply district and Eagle County rules and policies.
• Complete reports and attend required trainings and clinics.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Class management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mountain Recreation offers a fun, exciting environment to our participants and staff alike; one that fosters skill building, movement, life skills and fun! Applicants must be enthusiastic, have strong skills in working as a team with coworkers and show strong communication and class management skills.

Mountain Rec is looking for Youth Sports Officials year-round in Edwards, Eagle or Gypsum. If you are interested in being a sports official for our amazing sports leagues, please apply. Knowledge of the sport you are officiating is required. Must be 14+ years of age.

Position Details

Job Title: Youth Sports Official

Location: District-wide

Schedule: Part-Time; Year-Round

Work Environment: Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors (depending on sport officiating), which may include working in extreme weather conditions. The work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hours vary depending on specific sports program needs. Physical exertion includes frequent use of hand signals, walking/running/jogging, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling to deliver equipment and supplies. Job stress may include dealing with crowds, uncooperative participants, difficult individuals, exposure to illness and periods of continuous demand.

Sports Seasons

• Basketball, Winter (February-March)


• Soccer, Spring (April-May)


• Baseball/Softball, Summer (June-July)


• Flag Football, Fall (September-October)


• Volleyball, Fall (September-October)


• Soccer, Fall (September-October)


• Basketball, Fall (November-December)

Supervision Required: Works under the supervision of the Athletics & Sports Coordinators and Athletics & Sports Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: $25-$42.50/game; depending on certification. Officials are paid per game and wage is based on the length of the game that they are officiating.

• Youth Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Flag Football: $25 Non-Cert/$30 Certified


• Youth Baseball: $37.50 Non-Cert/$42.50 Certified

Benefits: 3.75% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement account, accrued sick leave in accordance with HFWA, access to all three Mountain Recreation facilities and complimentary membership for employee to Gypsum Recreation Center, 20% off discount for employee and immediate family for facility programs, discounted punch cards for immediate family members to Gypsum Recreation Center, student scholarship opportunities, opportunity to sign up for Vail Valley Partnership’s One Valley Healthcare Plan—a affordable healthcare program providing medical coverage for employee’s and their families.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

General Statement of Duties: Officiate sporting events, games, or competitions. Maintains standards of play and ensures that game rules are observed.

Examples Of Duties

• Officiates games and events, maintains standards of play, and ensures games are played safely and fairly.


• Interprets and enforces district and Eagle County rules and policies.


• Resolves claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to district regulations.


• Inspects sporting equipment and/or examines participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.


• Attends the administrative requirements necessary for the successful staging of the game. Completes accident, statistical and related reports as required.


• Attends all necessary district trainings and official clinics related to the position.


• Be aware of facility safety hazards and handle them as quickly and efficiently as possible. If necessary, reports safety hazards to supervisor.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS: Considerable knowledge of playing rules and regulations of specific sport required to do the job and safety guidelines related to assignment.

Skills and abilities: Apply and enforce playing rules of specific sport; exercise strong initiative and significant independent decision making; demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills; communicate effectively in both verbal and written form; interact with a variety of patrons/participants; establish and maintain positive, respectful, and cooperative relationships with all contacts.

Education and experience:

• Must be 14 years of age or older; AND


• High School graduation, equivalency or currently enrolled in high school; AND


• One year experience with rules and regulations of specific sport required to do the job and safety guidelines related to assignment; OR


• Any satisfactory combination of experience and training.

Certifications:

• May require possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

You are welcome at Mountain Rec for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what keeps you active. Recreation is for everyone—and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our organization, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It is in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way we play.

Colorado Residents: We are committed to fair hiring practices. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.