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Application Deadline:
November 3, 2026
Compensation Details:
Full Pay Range
19.20 - 26.87
Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a part-time hourly position.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
10
Benefit Eligibility Group:
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Job Description Summary:
Under limited supervision, officiates and supervises the adult men's, women's, or co-ed recreational games and leagues.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains a safe and secure environment for all participants.
- Uses appropriate disciplinary techniques with participants and logs all incidents.
- Interacts and communicates effectively with other officials, facility supervisor, program coordinator, participants, and other employees.
- Accounts for equipment.
- Remains composed in emergency situations and makes sound judgment decisions during emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Officiates league games.
- Maintains a professional manner while on duty, and mediate disputes calmly and professionally.
- Attends all trainings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to provide excellent guest service to participants.
- Ability to communicate effectively when enforcing policies, rules and regulations.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to demonstrate promptness.
- Ability to attend all necessary trainings.
- Ability to speak, write, and understand English.
- Ability to evaluate conditions in assigned area and make judgments related to safety.
- Ability to demonstrate a clean and neat appearance.
- Knowledge of sports including rules, skills, concepts, and game play.
- Skills in effective interpersonal relations, including conflict resolution.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must successfully pass a background check before first day of work and maintain acceptable screening.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of City of Boulder rules specific to sport being officiated.
- Knowledge of injury prevention & treatment.
- Previous officiating experience.
- CPR/ AED, First Aid certification.
- Formal training as an official.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- One (1) to two (2) years of experience working in customer service.
- Previous experience as a participant in an organized sports program.
SUPERVISION
Supervision Received: Program Supervisor
Supervision Exercised: None
WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Physical and Mental Effort: Must have sufficient strength, agility, stamina, and flexibility to lift, carry or move a variety of objects up to 50 lbs. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and make quick decisions in high-pressure situations. Sufficient manual dexterity permits the employee to use their hands to make physical signals, use hand tools and remotes. Must have sufficient mobility to officiate kickball games including, running, crouching, jumping, bending, yelling, mechanics, etc. Ability to work under stress from public contact and changing priorities and conditions.
- Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Machines and Equipment Used: Some sports equipment, including but not limited to: Kickballs, softballs, volleyballs, dodgeballs, rakes, shovels, and remotes general sports related equipment.
As part of the City of Boulder’s commitment to a future with equitable access to health, prosperity, and fulfillment that is not limited by a person’s race, ethnicity, age, gender, ability, religion, sexuality, or socioeconomic status, it is the city’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all individuals. The city does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or policy.
