About the job: 

Sports Officials are an essential part of the BPRD Youth Sports program. Officials are needed to work games throughout all seasons. Although past experience is not required, applicants must have a sound knowledge of the rules, enjoy working with youth and be able to create a positive, encouraging recreational environment for all players.

**Applicants must be 14 yrs of age and older. 

Schedule:
Pre-season Meeting: Tentatively April 3rd at 7pm via zoom (more information will be communicated)

Games are played at the Big Sky Sports Complex and Pacific Crest Fields at 5:30 and 6:30 Monday thru Friday April 24th thru May 31st.

Games typically Monday - Thursday, occasional Friday. No weekend games. Officials get to pick their own work schedule.
One-hour games starting at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM.

Compensation:
Paid per game, see table below:

Grades 1-2 & 3-4      Double$18/game non-licensed   $21.60/game licensed 

Grades 1-2 & 3-4      Solo$ 27/game non-licensed       $32.40/game licensed 

Grades 5-6 & 7-8      Double$24/game non-licensed   $28.80/game licensed 

Grades 5-6 & 7-8     Solo$36/game non-licensed         $43.20/game licensed 

A day in the life: 

• Enforce/implement BPRD sports policies and playing rules in order to maintain an appropriate level of control, fairness and players safety.
• Handle emergency situations as needed.
• Complete required reports/paperwork.
• Be aware of facility safety hazards and deal with them as quickly and efficiently as possible. If necessary, report safety hazards to supervisor.
• Communicate on a regular basis with coaches, participants, parent/guardians and district staff.
• Attend officials training clinics.
• Annually complete concussion training.
• Complete mandatory reporting training.
• Perform job related duties as assigned.

What you’ll need for success: 

Considerable Knowledge of: 

Playing rules and regulations of specific sport required to do the job and safety guidelines related to assignment.

Skill and Ability to:

• Apply and enforce playing rules of specific sport
• Exercise strong initiative and significant independent decision making; demonstrate strong leadership and problem solving skills
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form
• Interact with a variety of patrons/participants; establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.

What we’re looking for: 

Experience and Training:

1. At least 14 years old; AND
2. Interest in sports