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ABOUT THE CITY
We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by core values of excellence, integrity, service, inclusion, collaboration and innovation. Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication.
The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home.
JOIN THE TEAM
- Serve as a role model for youth in the local community by officiating 4th - 8th grade athletic opportunities that promote sportsmanship and skill acquisition
- Develop professionally and enhance your leadership & conflict resolution skills, confidence, and communication skills.
- Additional hours opportunities may be available in various Parks & Recreation programming throughout the year.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is looking for enthusiastic high school students to train and work within our After School Sports Program as a flag football, volleyball, or basketball official. On game days, youth referees will be partnered with experienced officials that will provide training and mentorship. Youth officials will typically work two days a week. Game days and times are Monday through Thursday, from 3:45pm-7pm.
Official’s shirt, whistle, and training resources are provided. All training is provided by the Silicon Valley Sports Officials Association. Training dates will vary based on sport and season and will include classroom and hands-on instruction.
Flag Football and Volleyball Training Season - APPLICATIONS DUE BY AUGUST 1
- Training - Mid-August – September
- League games begin the last week of September – second week of November
Basketball Training Season - APPLICATIONS DUE BY SEPTEMBER 15
- Training - Mid-September - November
- League Games begin the first week of December – third week of March
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Attendance at all training sessions
- Knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of assigned sport program.
- Officiate After School Sports scrimmages and games.
- Exercise sound judgment in addressing behavior problems.
- Establish and maintain a respectful and courteous working relationship with coaches, participants, and parents contacted in the course of work.
Ideal Candidate
Will be a team player and at the same time can work independently to officiate youth sport programs; will enjoy the challenge of working together with a variety of groups to create positive outcomes for youth; and will have excellent leadership and customer service methods and practices.