Referee Adult Volleyball (Certified Non- Certified)

h2About the Department/h2pUnder the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, officiate one or more sports including, but not limited to flag football, basketball, baseball, softball, lacrosse, hockey, soccer and ultimate frisbee for leagues and/or tournament play.brbrNon-Certified - $18.00/hourbrCertified - $21.00/hour/ph2Position Duties/h2pol style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"li class="MsoNormal"Keep abreast of current trends, rule changes and other pertinent information.li class="MsoNormal"Attend preseason in-service training.li class="MsoNormal"Assist with canceling games when necessary.li class="MsoNormal"Responsible for returning any issued equipment. nbsp;li class="MsoNormal"Conduct one-self professionally at all times.li class="MsoNormal"Ensure guidelines, rules and sportsmanship are enforced.li class="MsoNormal"Officiate assigned games for leagues and tournament play.li class="MsoNormal"Assist in field/court set up and take down.li class="MsoNormal"Conduct safety and related inspections.li class="MsoNormal"Report any field/court problems to site supervisor or Recreation Supervisor.li class="MsoNormal"Report any problems with captains, coaches, players, parents or spectators to site supervisor or Recreation Supervisor.li class="MsoNormal"Ensure safety of staff, participants and spectators.nbsp;li class="MsoNormal"The official will arrive at schedule time and work until all tasks are completed.li class="MsoNormal"The official will talk with each coach or captain before the game and review any ground rules, unusual circumstances or local facility hazards.li class="MsoNormal"The official will ensure all players are in proper uniform including required protective gear.li class="MsoNormal"The official checks all equipment and playing area for safety hazards.li class="MsoNormal"The official will remain unbiased while officiating a contest and will avoid verbal contact with spectators.li class="MsoNormal"The official will approach his/her position as a representative of the City of Durango, displaying respect for the facility, participants, parents, spectators and co-workers./olp class="MsoNormal"strongOther Duties:/strong/pol style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"li class="MsoNormal"Perform related duties and responsibilities as required./olp class="MsoNormal"stronguJOB QUALIFICATIONS/u/strong/pp class="MsoNormal"strongKnowledge, Skill and Ability/strong/pp class="MsoNormal"stronguKnowledge of:/u/strong/pp class="MsoNormal"Operations, services, and activities of a City Parks and Recreation Department/pp class="MsoNormal"Must be a minimum of 18 years of age./pp class="MsoNormal"Mature, responsible personality./pp class="MsoNormal"Thorough knowledge of rules, officiating techniques and responsibilities./pp class="MsoNormal"Previous officiating experience preferred./pp class="MsoNormal"Ability to communicate, be courteous and cooperate with other staff members and the public./pp class="MsoNormal"Ability to operate sports equipment related to program.nbsp;/pp class="MsoNormal"stronguAbility to:/u/strong/pp class="MsoNormal"Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing./pp class="MsoNormal"Work independently or with other official(s) on assigned games/matches./pp class="MsoNormal"Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work./pp class="MsoNormal"Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. nbsp;/pp class="MsoNormal"Maintain mental capacity that allows the capability of effectively interacting and communicating with others./pp class="MsoNormal"Pass a criminal background check./pp class="MsoNormal"strongWork Environment:/strong/pp class="MsoNormal"Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, irregular work hours; may work in or around water and slippery surfaces./pp class="MsoNormal"Periods of mobility with light and heavy physical activity./pp class="MsoNormal"Frequent exposure to heat, cold and wet/humid conditions; continual field work; moderate mental effort is required daily; moderate mental pressure exists due to exposure to interpersonal conflicts; moderate physical exertion is present because of running with the game if necessary; hours worked may vary.nbsp;/pp class="MsoNormal"strongPhysical Activities:/strong/pp class="MsoNormal"Ability to effectively interact with other individuals;/pp class="MsoNormal"Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, grasp and turn objects;/pp class="MsoNormal"Ability to climb stairs; and stand, sit and walk for up to 60 minutes at a time;/pp class="MsoNormal"Acceptable eyesight to read printed materialnbsp;/pp class="MsoNormal"Acceptable hearing to communicate with others in person or through telephonic means;/pp class="MsoNormal"Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others via the phone, at meetings and to greet and assist visitors./p/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pstrongEducation or Formal Training and Licenses:/strongbrFormal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.brPrefer Umpire/Referee/Official certification for the designated sport.brbrstrongExperience:/strongbrMust have knowledge of the specific sport being officiated.brPrefer some officiating experience.brCertification preferred, but not required./ph2Other Qualifications/h2pNOTE: nbsp; This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. nbsp;Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization./p