City of Tampa

This is sports officiating work with the Parks and Recreation Department.

Employees in this class lead or preside over intramural/competitive athletic, field rentals, site attendants or sporting events to help maintain standards of play. Must demonstrate above average knowledge of the rules and officiating procedure of the game and sporting event, be capable of controlling difficult game situations, and without bias, be able to enforce the rules of the game. Work is of average difficulty and requires considerable initiative, independent judgment, tact and courtesy. Must be able to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Officiate sporting events, games, field rentals, sports facility maintenance, and competitions; Judge performances in sporting competitions to determine a winner; Inspect sports equipment and playing field  Keep track of event times, starting or stopping play when necessary; Signal participants and other officials when infractions occur or to regulate play or competition; Settle claims of infractions or complaints by participants; Enforce the rules of the game, detect infractions and assess penalties when necessary; providing recreational programs through direct interaction with patrons inclusive of officiating, field maintenance, assisting with clinics, camps, special events and other program activities.

knowledge of: the rules and application of the rules in various youth and adult sports.  Appropriate practices, methods, and techniques of officiating and executing youth and adult sports in one or more sports, such as youth and adult basketball, soccer, football, volleyball, lacrosse, and daily operations of athletic fields and facilities.

Skilled in: hand mechanics for each sporting event; verbal and written communications.

Ability to: prepare and interpret written reports and impart them effectively; implement appropriate practices, methods, and techniques of officiating to perspective officials, coaches and participants, establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and fellow officials.  Evaluate sports facilities for safe play.

Mostly Physical and agility work is required. Keen observation in areas that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Rapidly changing body direction, accelerate, or decelerate.

Successful completion of a certified officials clinic and/or experience in the field of umpiring or officiating sporting events. If age 16 or 17, successful completion of "Let's Make It Official" training program.

Possession of Umpire or Officiating Certifications, preferred.

Possession of First Aid.

Must obtain CPR certification within six (6) months of employment. 

During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.