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Youth Sports Referee Trainee

@ Rockford Park District
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Rockford, Illinois, United States
$16/hrOnsiteSeasonal
Responsibilities:Attend training, Referee games, Assist setup
Requirements Summary:Must be at least 16 years old; strong communication, reliability, and professionalism; training toward IHSA certification; officiate youth sports.
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Description

TitleYouth Sports Referee Trainee 
DepartmentYouth Sports
StatusSeasonal
Work LocationVarious
Reports ToYouth Sports Coordinator
Wage$16/hour
Position DescriptionReferees will participate in training to work toward IHSA certification and officiate Park District athletic programs. Including game officiating, scorekeeping/timekeeping, assisting with program set-up and tear down, and ensuring a safe, positive experience for participants. This position is funded through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Grant. Strong communication skills, reliability, and professionalism are required.

 

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUES
Agency VisionTo be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.
Agency MissionThe Rockford Park District is in business to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system.
Vision & Planning SystemThe District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.
Policy Management & Operations SystemEvery team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team’s operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team’s operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.
Leadership by Values SystemLeadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging StatementThe Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

 

RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTURE
DefinitionSustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

 

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENT
DefinitionTo work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.
ConnectednessDepartments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned
  • Attend and participate in training sessions in effort to become an IHSA Certified Referee.
  • Complete mandatory USA Football, NFL Flag Football, and Basketball referee certification courses.
  • Referee games for Park District programs including, but not limited to: Jr. NBA, NFL Flag Football, Spring Basketball.
  • Assist program staff in set-up and tear down or program.  
  • Observe and practice officiating mechanics, participate in live training sessions.   
  • Support game operations, including scorekeeping or timekeeping as needed. 
  • Understands physical safety issues of each participant.
  • Communicates with staff, participants, and coaches.
  • Exhibits patience, maturity, and dependability
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the site supervisor and referee assigner.

Requirements

Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Good organizational and leadership skills.
  • Have a working technical knowledge of a variety of sports, including but not limited to: basketball, football, and soccer. 
  • Ability to communicate well with supervisors, participants, and coaches
  • Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations
  • Ability to perform in high stress environments.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and demonstrate flexibility as a team player
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED training (can be obtained through the Rockford Park District)

 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Medium work:

    • Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally
    • Exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force frequently
    • Exerting in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

 

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

  • This position is primarily stationed outdoors; regular exposure to dirt, noise, and temperature and weather extremes.
  • Exposure to outdoor elements, weather, hazardous vegetation, insect bites, etc.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions, and problem solve.
  • This position requires the employee to be standing a majority of the shift.

 

Summary

Referees will participate in training to work toward IHSA certification and officiate Park District athletic programs. Including game officiating, scorekeeping/timekeeping, assisting with program set-up and tear down, and ensuring a safe, positive experience for participants. Strong communication skills, reliability, and professionalism are required.