<p>This posting will remain open continuously until filled.</p> <p>Hiring Range: $15.40/HR - $22.43/HR, DOQ/E</p> <p>The Town of Castle Rock's future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock's identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.</p> <p>Essential Duties & Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Officiate various athletic events such as, but not limited to, track and field, soccer, basketball in accordance with established rules and regulations </li><li>Enforce fair play by monitoring player conduct, ensuring all participants follow the event's rules. </li><li>Make accurate and timely decisions on officiating calls (fouls, penalties, and infractions) based on sport-specific guidelines. </li><li>Communicate clearly and effectively with athletes, coaches, and other officials to maintain smooth and orderly game play. </li><li>Keep accurate records of game scores, times, penalties, and other relevant event details. </li><li>Monitor the safety of participants, reporting any safety hazards or injuries to event coordinators and/or medical staff. </li><li>Attend required training and educational sessions to stay updated on rule changes and improve officiating skills. </li><li>Assist in the setup of events and provide pre-event briefings to participants, ensuring a clear understanding of rules and expectations. </li><li>Maintain a professional demeanor, managing disputes and/or conflicts respectfully and impartially. Report any disputes or conflicts to coordinator and/ or recreation specialist as necessary. </li><li>Work with athletic coordinators and other staff members to ensure all equipment and facilities are ready for event prior to start time and cleaned up post-event. </li><li>May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on the schedule of games and events. </li><li>Performs duties of Scorekeeper as needed. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned or required. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.</p> <p>Athletics - Official I:</p> <p>Age Requirement: Must be at least 15 years of age or older</p> <p>Experience: Previous experience and/or training as a sports official, referee, or an umpire is preferred.</p> <p>Licenses and/or Certifications:</p> <ul> <li></li><li></li><li></li><li>CPR and First Aid Certification are required (these certifications can be obtained through the Recreation department) </li><li>Officiating and/or Referee Certifications are preferred </li></ul> <p>Athletics - Official II:</p> <p>Age Requirement: Must be at least 16 years of age or older</p> <p>Experience: One to two (1-2) years of officiating experience is required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.</p> <p>Licenses and/or Certifications:</p> <ul> <li></li><li></li><li></li><li>A valid Driver's License is required </li><li>CPR and First Aid Certification are required (these certifications can be obtained through the Recreation department) </li><li>Officiating and/or Referee Certifications are preferred </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of athletic/sports official rules and sports terminology </li><li>Knowledge of sports rules and regulations for various age groups </li><li>Skill in operating a computer terminal, custodial tools, score boards, and sports equipment </li><li>Skill in interacting with coworkers, spectators, coaches, and activity participants </li><li>Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as tournament/league schedules, official rule books, Town Code of Ordinances, ACEP Volunteer Instruction Guide </li><li>Ability to read field and facility diagrams and dimensions </li><li>Ability to make fair, quick decisions in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills </li><li>Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations </li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to providing a positive and safe experience for participants </li><li>Ability to physically access a variety of event sites and other town facilities </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands:</p> <ul> <li>Moderate to heavy physical work to include lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to 50 pounds </li><li>Ability to exert heavy physical effort and frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, and/or twisting </li><li>Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools and electrical equipment as well as for driving equipment and vehicles </li><li>Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information </li><li>Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens </li><li>Ability to physically access a variety of event sites and other town facilities. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment:</p> <ul> <li>Works both indoors and out, with exposure to all weather conditions. </li></ul> <p>Equipment Used:</p> <ul> <li>This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment </li></ul> <p>Must satisfactorily complete a driving record check and criminal background check prior to commencing employment.</p> <p>The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>