Adult Sports Official - Softball (Part-Time; Seasonal)

Mountain Recreation provides a dynamic and engaging environment for both participants and staff—one that promotes skill development, movement, life skills, and fun! We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who excel in teamwork, demonstrate strong communication, and exemplify our core values in every interaction.  

Mountain Recreation is looking for referees for our adult softball sporting events, games, or competitions. Maintains standards of play and ensures that game rules are observed. This position is a seasonal sports position.

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POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Adult Sports Official – Adult Softball Umpire

Location: Eagle Fairgrounds Sports Complex (Eagle, CO)

Schedule: Part-Time; Seasonal; Season: April – October

Work Environment: Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors (depending on sport officiating), which may include working in extreme weather conditions. Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hours vary depending on specific sports program needs. The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all the time. Physical exertion includes frequent use of hand signals, walking/running/jogging, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling to deliver equipment and supplies. Job stress may include dealing with crowds, uncooperative participants, difficult individuals, exposure to illness and periods of continuous demand.

Supervision Required: Works under the supervision of the Athletics & Sports Coordinators and Athletics & Sports Supervisor 

Supervision Exercised: None 

Salary: $35-$40/game; depending on certification

Benefits: 

• Retirement Savings: 3.75% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement account.
• Paid Time Off: Accrued sick leave in accordance with HFWA.
• Facility Access & Memberships: Complimentary access to all three Mountain Recreation facilities and a free membership to the Gypsum Recreation Center.
• Program Discounts: 20% off facility programs for employees and immediate family members.
• Family Discounts: Discounted punch cards for immediate family members at the Gypsum Recreation Center.
• Outdoor Gear Perks: Access to pro deals on top outdoor industry brands through ExpertVoice.
• Scholarship Opportunities: Student scholarship programs available.
• Healthcare Options: Opportunity to enroll in Vail Valley Partnership’s One Valley Healthcare Plan—an affordable healthcare program for employees and their families.

Mountain Recreation believes that everyone, including our staff, deserves to be healthy and happy. We foster a culture of accountability and flexibility while offering world-class benefits.

For more details on employee benefits, visit: https://mountainrec.org/benefits-overview/

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

General Statement of Duties: Officiate sporting events, games, or competitions. Maintains standards of play and ensures that game rules are observed. 

Examples of Duties:

• Officiates games and events, maintains standards of play, and ensures games are played safely and fairly.
• Interprets and enforces district and Eagle County rules and policies.
• Resolves claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to district regulations.
• Inspects sporting equipment and/or examines participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
• Attends the administrative requirements necessary for the successful staging of the game. Completes accident, statistical and related reports as required.
• Attends all necessary district trainings and official clinics related to the position.
• Be aware of facility safety hazards and handle them as quickly and efficiently as possible. If necessary, reports safety hazards to supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

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COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable knowledge of: Playing rules and regulations of specific sport required to do the job and safety guidelines related to assignment.

Skills and abilities: Apply and enforce playing rules of specific sport; exercise strong initiative and significant independent decision making; demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills; communicate effectively in both verbal and written form; interact with a variety of patrons/participants; establish and maintain positive, respectful, and cooperative relationships with all contacts.

Requirements:

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 
• One-year previous work relate experience with rules and regulations,      or specific sport required to do the job and safety guidelines related to      assignment, OR
• Any satisfactory combination of experience and training

Certifications

• May require possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Certification or licensing for specific sport officiated (preferred)

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

You are welcome at Mountain Rec for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what keeps you active. Recreation is for everyone—and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our organization, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It is in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way we PLAY.

Colorado Residents: We are committed to fair hiring practices. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. This position will require the applicant to verify the meeting of a minimum age requirement of 18 years old as such requirement is a bona fide occupational qualification pertaining to public safety and required by law.