Sports Official - Recreation
Interpret and enforce specific game and league rules for youth and adult athletic league and tournament play.
Part-Time - $15.00-$20.00/Hour
Illustrative Duties
- Currently, we offer opportunities to officiate adult softball, adult kickball, youth basketball, youth tee ball, and youth baseball/softball.
- Understand, actively represent, and promote the beliefs and priorities of the Paducah Parks & Recreation Department and youth sports program
- Interpret and enforce sport-specific game rules along with local Paducah Parks & Recreation Department league rule modifications.
- Supervise and control the general conduct of all participants.
- Identify violations of game rules and impose the appropriate penalties.
- Make decisions on situations or occurrences not specifically addressed in said rules.
- Maintain a positive environment through the use of encouraging means when interacting with coaches, participants, and spectators.
- Occasionally assist in the minor setup of league events