RECREATION: SYBL Sports Official

RECREATION: SYBL Sports Official

Salary

$19.50 - $22.57 Hourly

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Job Type

Casual

Job Number

26-00196

Department

Library and Recreation Services

Division

Children and Teen Services

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

10/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Description

The final filing date is Monday, October 19, 2026 by 5:00 pm or after receiving 50 qualified applications, whichever is first.

20-25 HOURS/WEEK

Note: Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

THE POSITION

Casual Sports Official positions are available for the Sunnyvale Youth Basketball League. This program serves kindergarten through eighth-grade boys and girls. Basketball league games begin on Saturday, January 16, and end on Saturday, March 6; shifts are available between 7:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at various Sunnyvale school facilities. Training dates are January 2nd and 9th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; attendance is required. The program is a non-competitive league that encourages everyone to play and learn the game.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The primary assignment for this position is for the seasonal Sunnyvale Youth Basketball League (SYBL).

This position will be mainly based in the Recreation Building on the Community Center Campus, in the Recreation Services Division of the Department of Library and Recreation Services. Travel to other locations within Sunnyvale will be required.

Essential Job Functions

(May include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Basic knowledge of high school basketball rules and understanding of skills necessary to play basketball.
• Can officiate while instructing players on basketball skills and game rules.
• Assist with scorekeeping.
• Interact and communicate effectively with children, parents, coaches and City staff
• Ensure the safety and well-being of program participants

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper, books and documents weighing up to 50 pounds is also required. Some duties require incumbents to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

• Minimum age is 16 years old
• At least some experience/knowledge from participating in recreation programs or other community-based service.
• Ability to work with and effectively communicate with parents and coaches is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Recreation, sports programs/leagues, aquatics, arts and community services standards, practices and resources.
• Principles of customer service

ABILITY TO:

• Learn policies and regulations related to assigned program areas.

WILLINGNESS TO:

Work irregular hours or shifts, and on nights, weekends, or holidays when needed.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience or past participation in one or more of the following specialty areas: Arts, Customer and Business Services, Special Populations, Seniors and Therapeutics, Sports and Aquatics, and/or Youth and Teen Services.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C CA drivers license and a safe driving record OR the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority.

Application and Selection Process

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & PROCESS

The application submitted must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description in order to move forward in the recruitment process with the City of Sunnyvale. The information provided in the Work Experience, Education, and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application will be used to determine if the application meets the minimum qualifications. A resume, employment history provided elsewhere in the application, or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.

Note: The minimum qualifications for experience are based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Experience included in the Work Experience section of the application is calculated to the full-time equivalent (hours are pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Volunteer experience is not considered qualifying experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources as soon as possible.

Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the Citys employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications are competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding the next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You may contact Faye Brand, HR Technician at: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov or 408-730-3015 for recruitment updates.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION

Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of their education (i.e., copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). If the candidate earned a degree from a college or university outside the United States, they must have their education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. Candidates may utilize any third-party agency for the evaluation. To find agencies that provide this service, you can search 'education equivalency verification' or similar online. A conditional job offer will not be made until the education has been evaluated and the evaluation results are submitted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Niki Maser, Recreation Coordinator, at 408-730-7376 or by email to nmaser@sunnyvale.ca.gov. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Sunnyvale is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local laws. The City of Sunnyvale is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 730-7490 or recruitments@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position.

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Instructions for completing the Supplemental Questionnaire: The following supplemental questions constitute an examination. Responses are reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Expert(s). The supplemental question examination determines the most qualified candidates to move forward in the recruitment process. The responses to the supplemental questions should be specific, thorough and must be reflected in the Work Experience, Education, and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application. Please note the information provided in the supplemental questions will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete responses, false statements, copying and pasting responses from Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs, and/or entering "See Resume" will result in an incomplete application and/or disqualification from the recruitment process. Note: The minimum qualifications for experience are based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Experience included in the Work Experience section of the application is calculated to the full-time equivalent (hours are pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Volunteer experience is not considered qualifying experience. Please be advised that you will be timed out of this page after 30 minutes. It is recommended to copy the supplemental questions that require text answers into a document that you can save on your computer. Prepare your responses in that document and then copy and paste the responses into the spaces provided. Additionally, please save your work continuously. By checking the Yes response below, I indicate that I have read the instructions for completing the application (located in the job posting) and supplemental questionnaire. In accordance with these instructions, I understand that a completed application and written responses to the supplemental questionnaire are required. I understand the completed application and supplemental question responses will be used to evaluate my qualifications for this position and further identify the most qualified candidates to continue in the recruitment process. Additionally, I certify that I have completed the application and supplemental questionnaire on my own; the information provided accurately reflects my training, education and experience; and I understand the information provided is subject to verification.

• Yes
• No

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Are you either 16 years of age or older than 16?

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If you answered "No" to the question above, will you be 16 by December 1, 2026?

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Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience playing, instructing, or officiating youth basketball. Please be detailed in your answer.

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Do you have any experience/knowledge from participating in recreation programs or other community-based service?

Required Question

Employer City of Sunnyvale

Address 456 W. Olive Avenue

Sunnyvale, California, 94086

Phone 408-730-7490

Website https://sunnyvale.ca.gov