City of Rockville

Sports Official

City of Rockville  •  $17.15 - $37/hr  •  Rockville, MD (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 202100075

Department: Department of Recreation and Parks

Division: Adult Sports

Job classification: Sports Leader II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Miscellaneous, Athletics & Fitness

Summary

Umpires, referees, and other sports officials preside over competitive athletic or sporting events to help maintain standards of play. They detect infractions and decide penalties according to the rules of the game. While officiating at sporting events, umpires, referees, and other sports officials must anticipate play and position themselves where they can best see the action, assess the situation, and identify any violations of the rules. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials may be required to attend training sessions and seminars before, during, and after the season. These sessions allow officials to learn about rule changes, review and evaluate their own performances, and improve their officiating. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials work indoors and outdoors. Those working outdoors will be exposed to all types of weather conditions. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials often work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Examples of duties

  • Officiate sporting events, games, and competitions
  • Judge performances in sporting competitions to determine a winner
  • Inspect sports equipment and examine all participants to ensure safety
  • Keep track of event times, starting or stopping play when necessary
  • Signal participants and other officials when infractions occur or to regulate play or competition
  • Settle claims of infractions or complaints by participants
  • Enforce the rules of the game and assess penalties when necessary

Qualifications

  • Communication skills- Umpires, referees, and other sports officials must have good communication skills because they inform athletes on the rules of the game, discuss infractions, and settle disputes.
  • Decision-making skills- Umpires, referees, and other sports officials must observe play, assess various situations, and often make split-second decisions.
  • Good vision- Umpires, referees, and other sports officials must have good vision to view infractions and identify any violations during play. In some sports, such as diving or gymnastics, sports officials must also be able to observe an athlete's form for imperfections.
  • Physical stamina- Many umpires, referees, and other sports officials are required to stand, walk, run, or squat for long periods during games and events.
  • Teamwork- Because many umpires, referees, and other sports officials may work in groups to officiate a game, the ability to cooperate and come to a mutual decision is essential.

Experience

One year of experience in supervision of recreation program activities or competitive sports; Thorough knowledge of the rules of specific sports. participation in sports is desired, but not required.

City of Rockville

About City of Rockville

The City of Rockville is regarded as one of America’s leading small cities for work, for play and for life. It is the vibrant and business-friendly home to some of the most prominent biomedical and technology companies. Rockville is adjacent to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. and serves as the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland.

Rockville is a city that remembers and reveres its roots, its commitment to citizen-centric public service, to the planet and to the connectivity of its neighborhoods and residents. Rockville is a place one can truly and proudly call "my hometown." It is a place that looks and feels like home, where people and government work to maintain the intimacy and warmth that “hometown” connotes. A place where, despite our differences, neighbors know and care about each other and the community they share.

A few facts about Rockville: Rockville has 67,000 residents, across approximately 20,000 households. Our community is one of the most diverse and international in the world, with over one-third of our residents having been born outside the United States, coming from virtually every country in the world. Our city is an economic engine with nearly 80,000 jobs within our border.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Rockville, Maryland
Year Founded
Unknown
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