About This Position

Job Description:

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Ensure safety and security of participants, spectators, officials, facility and equipment.

• Enforce all policies and procedures in a fair and professional manner.

• Display proper mechanics at all times.

• Inspect playing areas for safety hazards prior to games.

• Ensure safe and proper use of equipment.

• Provide excellent customer service.

• Provide assistance and resolve disputes and minor problems in a professional and courteous manner.

• Assist with evacuations if an emergency situation should arise.

• Complete required forms.

• Cancel games due to unsafe playing conditions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of athletic programs and activities.

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in problem solving.

• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

• Ability to work with children and teens, including youth with special needs.

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the City and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 3 months officiating experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience officiating athletic events/activities.

• Experience officiating in one or more of the following athletic activities: Basketball, Soccer, Indoor Volleyball, Flag Football, Pickleball, Sand Volleyball, Kickball, Youth Kickball, and Youth Volleyball.

Other:

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Notes to Candidate:

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (APR) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

The purpose of the Seasonal – Athletic Official I position will be to officiate Youth, Teen, Adult Sport Leagues, and Sport Specific Clinics at various City of Austin Recreation Centers and sports fields within city limits.

• All officiating/referee experience must be listed in the employment record of your application including league name.

• Volunteer officiating/referee experience may be included and should be listed in the employment record on your application to be considered.

Application Instructions/Job Requirements:

• Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting – up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.

• Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.

• Virtual Interviews: APR may conduct virtual interviews.

• Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.

• Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work environment includes, tolerating loud noise associated with enthusiasm and excitement and working outdoors in any and all types of weather and or inclement conditions; and in confined spaces at time. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.

Other:

• Application Status Communication: Please note that you will be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. Once the department is no longer hiring for this position, you may receive a notification informing you the position is closed and the hiring process is concluded.

• Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

• Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site – including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

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The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.