Sports Official-Part Time - Adult Basketball

About The Role

The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County, approximately 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas and 195 miles northwest of Phoenix. Kingman was named one of the "Nicest Places in Arizona" by Reader’s Digest due to its thoughtful residents and spirit of generosity. The city offers a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, biking, camping, golf, parks, historical attractions, and nearby lakes and the Colorado River. The Recreation Department employs over 400 full and part-time employees who provide exceptional public services to the community.

Responsible for

Enforce playing rules and sports policies with participants and spectators. Work directly with the public to maintain a fun and safe environment for friendly competition.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Part-time, seasonal position officiating adult sport programs.
• Works under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Superintendent and general supervision of the Parks & Recreation Director.
• Supervision received: Works under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Superintendent and general supervision of the Parks & Recreation Director.
• Supervision exercised: At times will be responsible for supervision and security of facility and participants of sports programs.

What You'll Need To Be Successful In This Role

• Minimum of age 16 to work in Youth Program; Minimum of age 18 to work in Adult Programs.
• High School Graduate or receipt of GED preferred.
• Prior officiating experience preferred.
• Prior experience in playing or coaching the sport(s) being officiated.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred.
• Referee & Umpire Certification through an affiliated organization is recommended.

What You'll Do For The City Of Kingman

• Provide quality officiating during adult or youth sports contests.
• Read and understand local rules as well as national rules of the sports or programs that are being officiated.
• Work at scheduled times and in appropriate attire.
• Develop a positive relationship with the participants and educate when necessary.
• Enforce game rules.
• Maintain appropriate level of control, fairness, and consistency in all game situations.
• Alleviate arguments and unsportsmanlike conduct before they get out of hand.
• Maintain a safe, fun, yet competitive game atmosphere.
• Resolve participant conflicts and disputes with tact and diplomacy.
• Sets up and cleans up facilities (Volleyball Offical).
• Receives, stores and issues sports equipment and supplies (Volleyball Offical).
• Afford assistance with pre- and post-game logistics and administrative functions.
• Assist in filling out any forms that are in need of completing.
• Conduct games in an efficient fashion in the allotted time and on the day scheduled.
• Maintain a positive relationship with staff, co-workers, participants, and spectators.
• Provides excellent and proficient customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
• May be required to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions.

Commitment to Safety and Wellness

The City of Kingman ensures a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. It requires that every person in the organization assumes the responsibility of individual and organizational safety. Injury and illness losses from incidents are costly and preventable. The City of Kingman will employ an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program that involves all its employees in the effort to eliminate workplace hazards and promote employee health and wellness. All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and wellness program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to their supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the position changes. Find your rewarding career with us!