RECREATION: Adult Sports Official

Salary: $21.00 - $25.55 HourlyLocation : Sunnyvale, CAJob Type: CasualJob Number: 24-00268Department: Library and Recreation ServicesOpening Date: 01272025Closing Date: Continuous DescriptionADULT SPORTS OFFICIALClassification Title: Sports OfficialJob Code: 9426Hours: 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 POSITIONThe City of Sunnyvale is seeking self-motivated, energetic, responsible individuals to officiate Adult Volleyball matches. Incumbents must possess a high level of knowledge of the rules and regulations of volleyball and work without direct technical supervision. Essential Job Functions(May include, but are not limited to, the following):Officiates adult volleyball matchesInterprets and enforces game rulesMaintains order and enforces safety procedures for both participants and spectators during sporting eventsEnsures that game courts and equipment are in proper and safe playing conditionWORKING CONDITIONSPosition requires prolonged standing, running, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The need to lift, drag and push equipment weighing up to 40 pounds may also be required. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation. Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMinimum age is 18 years oldDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSExperience PreferredKnowledge of current USAV rules for volleyballKnowledge of officiating techniques and methods of refereeing disputesUnderstand methods of scorekeepingPossess basic arithmetic principles and practicesPossess strong conflict resolution and customer service skills Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers and the general publicAbility to handle difficult situations involving players and spectators with patience, good judgment and diplomacyAbility to Follow both oral and written instructions LicensesCertifications: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C CA driver's license and a safe driving record OR the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority. Application and Selection ProcessAPPLICATION PROCESSIf you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources. City application forms, completed in full and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience andor skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume in any section of the application or supplemental questions." Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will also not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice. SELECTION PROCESS:Applications competitively screened based on the minimum quali?cations of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most 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 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: 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFor more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Gary Brown, Recreation Services Coordinator 2, at 408-730-7334 or email: . For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: 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. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity andor gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIVAIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics andor genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position.01 Instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire: This supplemental questionnaire will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. The supplemental information that you provide will be evaluated along with your completed application. In answering the question(s), be as specific as you can. Some questions may include multiple parts Please make sure to address each part of each question in the supplemental questionnaire below. Note: qualifying experience and education history must be reflected on the job application form.Resumes may be attached, but they will not be accepted in lieu of completing the job experience section of the application or the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position. Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate "see resume" are considered incomplete; qualifying experience must be reflected on the job application form.By checking the 'Yes' response below, I indicate that I have read these instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire and in accordance with these instructions, I understand that written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required, in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position and for my application to be considered complete. Additionally, I certify that I have completed the following supplemental questionnaire on my own; the answers accurately reflect my training, education and experience; and, I understand that my responses are subject to verification. Yes No 02 Are you 18 years of age or older now? Yes No 03 This position requires you to be 18 years old at the time of hire. If you indicated "No" to the question above, list the month, day and year when you turn 18 (For example: June 15, 2025). 04 Knowledge of current USAV rules for volleyball, officiating techniques, methods of refereeing disputes, and methods of scorekeeping is desirable. Please describe your experience, in detail below. If you do not have this knowledge or experience, please enter NA in the space below. Required Question

Created: 2025-02-21