Sports Attendant

Employees in this class presiding over  intramural athletic sporting events and field rentals to help maintain standards of play and ensure compliance. Must demonstrate above average knowledge of the rules and officiating procedure of the game and sporting event, be capable of controlling difficult game situations, and without bias, be able to enforce the rules of the game. Work is of average difficulty and requires considerable initiative, independent judgment, tact and courtesy. Must be able to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Monitor field rentals and facility use permits to ensure compliance of Parks & Recreation policies and procedures. Officiate sporting events, games, field rentals, sports facility maintenance, and competitions; judge performances in sporting competitions to determine a winner; inspect sports equipment and playing field; Keep track of event times, starting or stopping play when necessary; Signal participants and other officials when infractions occur or to regulate play or competition; Settle claims of infractions or complaints by participants; Enforce the rules of the game, detect infractions and assess penalties when necessary; providing recreational programs through direct interaction with patrons inclusive of officiating, field maintenance, assisting with clinics, camps, special events and other program activities.

Assist with opening and closing of facility;

Attend training sessions and seminars before, during, and or after the season

Performs related work as needed.

Considerable knowledge of: the rules and application of the rules in various youth and adult sports.

Working knowledge of: appropriate practices, methods, and techniques of officiating and executing youth and adult sports in one or more sports, such as youth and adult basketball, soccer, football, volleyball and Lacrosse and daily operations of athletic fields and facilities.

Skilled in: hand mechanics for each sporting event; verbal and written communications.

Ability to: prepare and interpret written reports and impart them effectively; implement appropriate practices, methods, and techniques of officiating to perspective officials, coaches and participants, establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and fellow officials.  Evaluate sports facilities for safe play.

Mostly standing, recreation and a combination of working indoors and outdoors.  Requires some use of computer, typing and viewing a monitor

Successful completion of a certified officials clinic or six (6) months experience in the field of officiating sporting events, coaching (volunteer or paid), participating in sports, understanding of daily operations of sports amenities

Possession of Umpire or Officiating Certifications, preferred.

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.

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