Adult Sports Official - Soccer

JOB TITLE:  Adult Sports Official                                                                     FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

General Statement of Duties:   Officiates assigned adult sports leagues.  Maintains a safe environment for adult participation.  Encourages safe behavior from spectators, coaches and participants by enforcing game rules.  Promotes good sportsmanship.  Works in conjunction with other HRCA staff members to resolve conflicts and provide customer service. 

Supervision Received:    Works under the supervision of the Sports Coordinator. May receive direction from the Sports Programmer and Sports Programs Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:    None

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Examples of Duties:   The following examples of duties are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Ensures the safety of participants, spectators, staff, coaches, and scorekeepers by enforcing game rules and procedures and by role modeling safe behavior.  Promotes good sportsmanship by being consistent in calling the games and enforcing game rules fairly.
• Supports the Adult Sports On-site Supervisor in upholding and enforcing league rules and completing game reports.
• Provides exceptional customer service to promote and support HRCA recreational programs.  Role models professionalism in dress and direct customer service.
• Maintains a professional, calm approach when handling conflict.  Looks to the Adult Sports On-site Supervisor for direction to ensure that HRCA procedures are followed when incidents occur during game situations.
• Assists with incident reports as required.  Informs supervisor of all incidents, complaints and unfavorable situations immediately.
• Performs related duties as assigned and required.

Physical and Environmental Standards:   Most work is performed indoors in a busy setting where noise and interruptions prevail.  Must be able to frequently walk, stand, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift, push or pull.  Manual dexterity is needed to type, write and use a scoreboard remote.  The ability to talk and hear via the telephone and through face-to-face communication is needed.  Vision requirements include near and far acuity.  Upper body strength is a requisite to lift/move a maximum of 40 pounds unassisted and 60 pounds with assistance. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:    Must have strong knowledge of rules for specific sport assigned to.  Must show ability to maintain control of game situations.  Must hold applicable certifications.  Must be dependable and reliable.  Requires bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, stooping, kneeling and climbing to perform tasks normally associated with this position. 

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age for adult sports. 

Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Benefits: Benefits for part time employees include Paid Sick Leave, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts (30%) for Programs and Events, Referral Program, Recreation Center usage.

401k plus company match and Health Insurance, Telehealth and Flex Plans after one year if the minimum hours requirement is determined.

Education: High School Diploma; some college preferred.

Experience:  Minimum 3 months experience as an adult sports official preferred.

Application Submittal Deadline: 10/31/2025

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