Sports & Soccer Officials

SPORTS & SOCCER OFFICIALS
City of Salina, Kansas
Parks & Recreation Department

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

SOCCER OFFICIAL
(14 years of age or older)
This position works under the supervision of the Recreation Superintendent of Athletics and/or program supervisor.

Duties: 
·  Presides over soccer games & enforces the rules at recreational or competitive events.
·  Maintains concentration on the game & reacts quickly to rule violations.
·  Keeps track of time & calls for halftime or any other breaks in play.
·  Makes sure that the field is safe for play including checking for holes, ruts, or other hazards on the field.
·  Makes sure that all players are familiar with the rules of the game & enforces penalties for violations.
·  Calls fouls & misconduct on players, coaches, or spectators.
·  Assigns penalties for infractions, misconduct, & injuries, as needed.
·  Determines whether a kick should be retaken due to an infraction such as an offside violation or an illegal kick.
·  Determines whether a goal has been scored, whether there was a violation on the play, & signaling a score or a violation.
·  Recognizes when an injury requires that a player be removed from the field or when a player appears to be in pain but is able to continue playing.
·  Makes calls regarding whose ball it is when the ball goes out of bounds as well as offside.
·  Uses a flag or hand gesture to signal calls such as offside & possession of the ball.
·  Administers basic first aid, if needed.
·  Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.
·  Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:
·  Eighth grade graduate.
·  CPR & First Aid certifications desired.

Experience:
·  Knowledgeable in the game of soccer.
·  Previous officiating experience & working with children preferred, but not required.

Requirements:
·  This is a non-driving position.

Pay:
·  $24.00-$28.00/game depending upon sport assigned & experience. EOE

SPORTS OFFICIAL
(14 years of age or older)
This position works under the supervision of the Recreation Superintendent of Athletics and/or program supervisor. 

Duties:
·  Officiates youth & adult sports programs for a variety of sports including baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, & kickball.
·  Ensures participation safety by having a strong knowledge of rules, policies & procedures as well as proper field set up & game management.
·  Manage conflicts & resolutions between other umpires & coaches/parents.
·  Demonstrates, assists, & informs instructions of the rules of a particular sport to participants.
·  Develop problem solving & confrontation management skills.
·  Thoroughly completes accident, incident, & other reports as necessary.
·  Administers basic first aid, if needed.
·  Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.
·  Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:
·  Eighth grade graduate.
·  CPR & First Aid certifications desired.

Experience:
·  Must attend officials training/clinic sponsored by Salina Parks & Recreation Department and/or be certified in the specific sport prior to the league season.
·  Must have the ability to work indoors & outdoors.

Requirements:
·  This is a non-driving position.

Pay:
·  $18.00-$45.00/game depending upon sport assigned & experience. EOE

Hours:
·  Works primarily evenings & weekends throughout the year (seasonal sport specific).
·  14 year olds may be scheduled to work between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm; 7:00 am to 9:00 pm from June 1 to Sept 5^th (Labor Day).

Application Deadline: Until filled

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov