Part Time Sports Official

Part Time Sports Official

Salary

$15.04 Hourly

Location

Parks, 1110 W Spruce Ave, Enid

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

202600376

Fund

General

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

9/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Description

POSITION REPORTS TO: Sports Coordinator

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

BLS COMPARABLE: 27-2023.00 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.
• Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check for those eighteen (18) years of age and older.

POSITION PURPOSE: To officiate and referee sport programs for the City of Enid.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Officiates sports and athletic events for a variety of youth and adult sports for the City of Enid.
• Reviews and interpret program and sports rules and regulations.
• Maintains order, enforces rules and regulations, and strict adherence to safety procedures for both participants and spectators during sporting events.
• Ensures that game courts, fields, and equipment are in proper and safe playing conditions.
• Set up and take down equipment. Ensure equipment is placed according to regulations and properly stored when not in use.
• Operates a scoreboard in an accurate and efficient manner and fills out a scorebook statistic sheet.
• Keeps accurate records of the game such as scoring, time-outs, fouls, time, etc.
• Watches play with sufficient clarity to maintain accurate scoring records.
• Submits paperwork and game results to the supervisor or assigned staff.
• Exercise sound judgement, quality customer service and support, and sportsmanship.
• Report any issues with players, guardians, and facilities to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Games are officiated fairly and consistently.
• Complaints are resolved quickly and efficiently.
• Policies and procedures in City of Enid personnel manual and safety manual are understood, followed, and modeled for other employees.
• Effective relations exist with co-workers as well as with the public.
• The City's professional reputation is maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Related experience in league sports and recreation is desirable.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:

Certifications in various sports preferred but not required.

Must have or become certified as an NFL Flag Official within 30 days of employment.

CPR and First Aid certification desirable.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of Rules of Play standards to various sports and as modified by the City; recreation and sports event rules and regulations assigned to sports; officiating techniques and methods of refereeing disputes and game rules in a variety of sports. Prior scorekeeping experience and training in scorekeeping is desirable.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to learn and adhere to City rules, policies, and program requirements.
• Review and interpret sports events rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and productive working relationships with other participants including officials, coaches, players, supervisors, and staff.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

FINGER DEXTERITY:

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate scoreboard and scoring records.

VISUAL ABILITIES:

Ability to see play with sufficient clarity to officiate games proficiently and maintain accurate scoring records.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

Lift/carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; frequent use of arms, hands, and fingers to reach, touch and feel; occasional kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, and climb. Ability to stand, walk, and run at variable lengths of time.

LANGUAGE/COMPREHENSION:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules of play and safety regulations. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, follow written and oral instructions and posted schedules.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to interpret, monitor, and review sports plays, rules, and regulations.

MATHEMATICS ABILITY:

Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers in metric units such as feet, yards, etc.

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS:

Must be able to work nights and weekends with varying shifts and schedules not to exceed 20 hours per week.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Indoor and outdoor work environment. Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.)

NOISE LEVEL:

Variable noise levels, ranging from quiet to loud.

OTHER WORK CONDITIONS:

Sufficient water breaks, resting breaks, and shade provided.

ADVANCEMENT CRITERIA

INTERMEDIATE:

1-3 years related experience.

Understanding of various sports operational systems.

Good application of officiating knowledge.

Valid CPR, AED, and First Aid, certification.

ADVANCED:

4+ years related experience.

Official certifications in various sports.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected.

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

I have reviewed this job description and I can perform the essential functions of this position, with or without, reasonable accommodations. I have also received or have been offered a copy of this job description.

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This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• Some High School
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of related experience or training you have completed?

• 0 to 6 months
• 6 to 12 months
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 to 7 years
• 7 or more years

03

Are you at least 16 years of age?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently have, or have the ability to obtain, certification as an NFL Flag Official within 30 days of employment?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have related experience or knowledge of league sports?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you or your spouse have more than 25% ownership in a company that currently contracts with the City of Enid?

• Yes
• No

07

What is your expected salary?

08

If chosen for this position, what is the earliest date you are available to start?

Required Question

Employer City of Enid

Address 401 W Garriott

Enid, Oklahoma, 73701

Phone 580 234 0400

Website www.enid.org