Sports Assistant - Pt
city of arlington
📍 elzie odom athletic center parks southeast district parks southwest district parks north district parks east district united states🕐 2mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**SALARY:**
Starting at $17.09 per hour
**SUMMARY:**
Under general supervision, the Sports Assistant supports the daily operations of sports league sites, ensuring a safe, organized, and enjoyable environment for participants and spectators. This role involves assisting with game-day logistics, enforcing league rules, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of recreational sports and demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills.
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**
* Assist with on-site supervision during league games and practices
* Operate scoreboards and update game scores accurately
* Enforce league rules and city ordinances (ASA, USSSA, youth soccer, basketball)
* Support referees and sports officials during games
* Respond to participant inquiries and resolve minor complaints
* Complete incident reports and submit documentation as required
* Assist with handling disputes and escalating issues appropriately
* Maintain cleanliness and safety of the facility, including trash pickup
* Serve as a point of contact for participants and spectators
* Arrive on time and in uniform with necessary officiating equipment.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
* Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures.
* Knowledge of recreational sports rules and officiating standards
* Knowledge of basic first aid and emergency response procedures
* Knowledge on of recreational sports rules.
* Skill in officiating and managing recreational sports games
* Skill in conflict resolution and maintaining a positive game environment
* Skill in operating scoreboards and maintaining game records
* Skill in communicating effectively with children, parents, and coaches
* Skill in time management and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
* Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
* Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.
* Skill with organization and attention to detail.
* Ability to work evenings and weekends.
* Ability to work independently and make quick decisions on the field
* Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations
* Ability to interpret and enforce rules and policies fairly and consistently
* Ability to work collaboratively with officials, staff, and the public
* Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and documentation
* Ability to work independently under general instructions.
* Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing.
* Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier.
* Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.
* Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.
* Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.
* Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.
* Ability to work within a set schedule.
Qualifying Education and Experience:
* High school diploma or GED
* Successful completion of City of Arlington’s CPR and First Aid training (required upon hire)
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
* Certification in sport-specific rules.
* Experience officiating recreational sports.
**PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING:**
* Criminal background check
City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.