Youth Sports Official in Louisville, Colorado at City of Louisville

Under the supervision of the Sports and Athletics Supervisor, this position is responsible for being a referee and officiating programs including, but not limited to youth soccer, flag football, basketball, and other sports programs for the Louisville Recreation Center.
This is a part time position during the designated sport's seasons.

This position includes a free monthly Rec Center Pass.

• Officiates youth games as assigned and acts as Referee. Interprets and administers all playing rules.
• Ability to responsibly oversee the use of recreation facilities and sports equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with the public.
• Maintain simple records and to understand and carry out oral and written instruction.
• Provide a safe environment for participants to compete.
• Posses excellent communication skills.
• Remain partial and fair to all teams.
• Develop knowledge of the rules, positioning and mechanics for each sport.
• Create a friendly welcome atmosphere in sports programs and develop sportsmanship behavior in participants.
• Duties are illustrative only, and are not intended to be all inclusive

• Experience working with youth strongly desired.
• Previous experience instructing and/or participating in activities in recreational or competitive sports setting.
• General knowledge of soccer, flag football and basketball rules.
• Ability to learn and apply all basic rules and regulations for soccer, flag football and/or basketball; make quick decisions; communicate effectively with the participants, coaches, and the general public; work hours as scheduled.

SPECIAL LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED:
CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willing to obtain in first 3 months. The Louisville Recreation Center will provide this certification if needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
Must be able to simulate athletic movements necessary to officiate sports.
Must have the physical ability to perform physical activities for prolonged period of time.
Must be able to run, see, hear, and effectively communicate to sports participants.
Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. The noise level is moderate to loud. Requires indoor and outdoor activities. Requires considerable amount of standing and running occasionally during inclement weather.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Frequent exposure to noise levels that may cause distractions. Work is performed in an outdoor environment, inclement weather conditions, which include heat, rain, wind and sun.