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Position Title: Department: Accountable to: Status: CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW POSITION DESCRIPTION Sports Official Parks and Recreation Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Seasonal Temporary PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITON Under the guidance and supervision of the Parks and Recreation Superintendent, this position is responsible to officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events, detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations of the sporting event. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general guidance and direction of the Parks and Recreation Superintendent. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Officiate sporting events to maintain standards of play and to ensure game rules are observed. • Make participates aware of sporting event infractions. • Inspect sporting equipment and/or examine participants in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations. • Keep track of event times when necessary. • Judge performances in sporting in order to award points, impose scoring penalties, and determine results. • Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to regulations. • Confer with other sport officials, coaches, players and/or Parks and Recreation Superintendent in order to provide information, originate activities, and discuss problems. • Compile scores and other athletic records. • Report complaints made, actions taken or needed. • If necessary explain rules and regulations governing the specific sport. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Must be at least 16 years of age and have played or have knowledge of sport. • Have the desire to work with the public. • Be available to work a part-time schedule of 10 — 20 hours per week, which include: o Weekdays 4:00 — 8:00 p.m. o Weekends and school breaks noon — 8:00 p.m. o Summer 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Thorough knowledge of rules and methods of play for the event or game to which assigned. • Ability to exercise fair and impartial judgement and render decisions quickly. ® Ability to maintain order and secure respect of game participants. • Ability to score and time various sporting events. • Ability to keep records and make reports. • Integrity, honesty and sound judgement required for the position. • Must be tactful and courteous to players and onlookers.