Sports Official-Part Time - Adult Volleyball & Kickball

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. The city is known for its small-town feel and offers a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, biking, camping, golf, parks, historical attractions, and nearby lakes and the Colorado River. With over 400 full and part-time employees across 30 divisions, the City of Kingman provides exceptional public services to its 30,000 residents.

Responsible for

Enforcing playing rules and sports policies with participants and spectators. Works directly with the public and contributes to a fun and safe environment for friendly competition.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Part-time, seasonal position officiating adult and youth sport programs. The Sports Official is a broad classification encompassing various assignments with department flexibility to assign employees to sub-classifications. Employees will be assigned to sub-classification titles based on assignment, and corresponding pay assignments will be determined based on duties and meeting wage qualifiers.

Referee – Adult Volleyball

• 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 Need To Be Successful In This Role

• Education and Experience:
• 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.

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.
• Safeguard the safety and sanitary environment and notify the immediate supervisor of any problems and/or concerns.
• Set up and clean up facilities (Volleyball Official).
• Receive, store, and issue sports equipment and supplies (Volleyball Official).
• Aid in pre- and post-game logistics and administrative functions.
• 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.
• Provide excellent and proficient customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Communicate and act 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.

Miscellaneous

• 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.
• Personal Growth Opportunities: The position offers meaningful and challenging work, public service community spirit, training and development, and opportunities for personal growth.

DISCLAIMER

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