ADULT/YOUTH SPORTS OFFICIAL (Seasonal/Part-time)

ADULT/YOUTH SPORTS OFFICIAL (Seasonal/Part-time)

Salary

$17.13 - $21.08 Hourly

Location

City of Stockton, CA

Job Type

Part-Time (19 1/2 Hours per Week)

Job Number

0825-07564

Department

Community Services

Opening Date

05/20/2026

Max Number of Applicants

75

• Description
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DEFINITION

OPEN SEASONAL/PART-TIME

HOURLY SALARY RANGE

$16.50 - $20.47

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

TENTATIVE DATE OF INTERVIEW: To be determined

The City of Stocktons Community Services Department Recreation Division is currently accepting applications for ADULT/YOUTH SPORTS OFFICIAL (Seasonal/Part-Time).

The Adult Sports Officials work as softball umpires and basketball officials.

The Youth Sports Officials work as basketball, soccer, volleyball, and flag football officials for the City of Stocktons Sports Program. Youth Sports Officials initiate game play, make game play decisions with arm signals and verbal announcements, impose penalties for rule violations, control the play by whistle and/or signal, and check scores.

Under general supervision, acts as referee, games official, or umpire in Adult or Youth Sports Leagues and Tournament games utilizing current rules and regulations applying to particular sports.

All locations in Stockton are as follows:

• Arnold Rue Community Center, 5758 Lorraine Avenue
• Louis Park, Monte Diablo Ave/Occidental Street
• McNair Softball Complex, 9550 Ronald E McNair Way
• Oak Park, 3514 N Sutter Street
• Stribley Community Center, 1760 E Sonora Street
• Van Buskirk Community Center, 734 Houston Avenue

POSITION HOURS:

Program hours are weekday evenings and Saturdays. Mandatory meetings will be held twice monthly.

Prior to appointment, this position requires all eligible candidates to submit to and successfully pass a California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance if 18 years of age or older in accordance with State law for all public recreation employees and volunteers who have direct contact with minors (i.e., those under 18 years); and a urine drug screen as a requirement of employment if 18 years of age or older (the City of Stockton will pay all fingerprinting and drug screen test costs).

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Adult and Youth Sports Officials are responsible for refereeing or officiating at competitive sports events. Incumbents must possess a high level of knowledge of the rules and regulations assigned to particular sports and work without direct technical supervision.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

• Officiates at City sports and athletic events.
• Determines methods of play and interprets and enforces game rules.
• Maintains knowledge of recreation and sports event rules and regulations.
• Maintains order and enforces safety procedures for both participants and spectators during sporting events.
• Ensures that game courts, fields, and equipment are in proper and safe playing condition.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

• Must submit one set of fingerprints to the California Department of Justice if 18 years of age or older in accordance with State law for all public recreation employees and volunteers who have direct contact with minors (i.e., those under 18 years); and
• Must submit to a urine drug screen as a requirement of employment if 18 years of age or older.

Knowledge of:

• Scoring techniques in seasonal sports;
• Officiating techniques and methods of refereeing disputes;
• Basic arithmetic principles and practices;
• Methods of scorekeeping; and
• Game rules in a variety of sports, such as basketball, softball, volleyball, and football.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirement of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in a departmental interview.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITYS EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.

The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

NOTE:

• After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.
• Notification and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.
• NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.

There are no benefits provided for this position.

01

The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. Do not indicate "see resume" as an answer to any of these questions.

• I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

02

Will you be 18 years of age at time of appointment?

• Yes
• No

03

If you are not 18 years of age at time of appointment, a work permit will be required. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable

04

California Public Resources Code 5164 The City of Stockton is required under California Public Resources Code section ("PRC") 5164 to screen a prospective employees/volunteers criminal background having supervisory or disciplinary authority over a minor. Upon confirmation of your qualifications for this position, this required document will be emailed to you directly. Failure to return this document by the final filing date of this recruitment will result in application denial and you will not have the opportunity to proceed with the Practical exam to compete for this position. Please acknowledge that you understand this requirement.

• I understand that once my application has been reviewed and qualified, I will receive a separate email with this required document. I am acknowledging the required document must be submitted by the final filing date of this recruitment. Please acknowledge that you understand this requirement.

05

Please indicate which event you would like to be considered for employment (select all that apply):

• Basketball - Adult
• Basketball - Youth
• Softball - Adult
• Softball - Youth
• Soccer - Youth
• Volleyball - Youth
• Flag Football - Youth

06

Based on the event(s) selected in question #5, briefly describe your experiences in umpiring and refereeing.

07

Please check any of the following that you have experience with:

• Preschool
• Elementary
• Junior High
• Senior High
• Adults
• Seniors
• Special Needs

08

What date can you start working? What days and hours are you available?

09

List any valid certificates you possess.

10

Please indicate the locations in which you are interested. (check as many as apply):

• Arnold Rue Community Center, 5758 Lorraine Avenue
• Louis Park, Monte Diablo Avenue/Occidental Street
• McNair Softball Complex, 9550 Ronald E McNair Way
• Oak Park, 3514 N Sutter Street
• Stribley Community Center, 1760 E Sonora Street
• Van Buskirk Community Center, 734 Houston Avenue
• All of the above

Required Question

Employer City of Stockton

Address 425 N. El Dorado St.

3rd Floor

Stockton, California, 95202

Phone (209) 937-8233

(209) 937-8234

Website http://www.stocktonca.gov/