Recreation Specialist: Youth Sports Official
Salary
$15.27 Hourly
Location
City Commons Building - St. George, UT
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
202600101
Department
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division
YOUTH & ADULT SPORTS PROGRAMS
Opening Date
07/20/2026
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Coordinator, performs various tasks as necessary to provide recreation services to the St. George Community.
Essential Functions/Typical Working/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Conditions and temperatures may vary depending on the assignment. Requires the use of vision and/or hearing to identify and evaluate emergencies. Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies. Requires moderately heavy physical activity exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently. Mental demands of intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
Note: Individuals in this position must be able to work nights and weekends. A typical assignment will require 4-5 hours. A typical Saturday assignment will require 6-8 hours. Exceptions apply to 14-15 year olds per the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Child Labor Provisions for employment of youth this age.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education: None required.
Experience: Prior officiating experience preferred, but not required.
Age Requirement: All applicants must be 14 years of age or older.
Employees under the age of 16 will be strictly held to the City of St. George Recreation Department's Standard Operating Guidelines for 14-15 Year Employment and the United States Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Child Labor Provisions for employment of youth this age.
Licenses and/or Certifications:
CPR, First Aid, AED certification required. Must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Working knowledge of rules and official mechanics in flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, and baseball/softball preferred.
Skills:
Highly motivated
Dependable
Customer service oriented
Computer literate
Ability to:
Communicate effectively with coaches and players.
Handle tense situations by communicating with coaches and players.
Accurately write reports including descriptions of injuries and ejections.
Follow Directions
Perform Physical Labor
Be Flexible
Work with a team
Benefits for part-time employees:
Recreation Benefit
Free access to all 4 city golf courses (Dixie Red Hills, Southgate, St. George Golf Club, and Sunbrook), swimming pools (City Pool and Sand Hollow Aquatic Center) and recreation center is available to all part-time employees.
Note: Golf course privileges are based on availability. Employees can book a tee-time within 24 hours or the same day, but may be turned away if there are no available tee-times. If you happen to be golfing with at least 2 paying customers; tee times can be set with more advance notice, but are still based on availability. Red Hills Golf Course will not be available to schedule tee times in advance --- walk on play based on availability only.
Employer St. George, City of (UT)
Address 61 South Main Street
St. George, Utah, 84770
Phone 435-627-4670
Website https://sgcityutah.gov