Sports Staff - Spring Sports Programs, City of Gaithersburg, MD, Gaithersburg, MD
City of Gaithersburg, MD -
Gaithersburg, MD,
US
Sports Staff - Spring Sports Programs
Date Posted: 2024-04-26
Job description
Salary: $16.70 - $17.45 Hourly
Location : Various Locations in Gaithersburg, MD
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: FY2024-00894
Department: Parks, Recreation & Culture
Division: Recreation Programs & Sports (1415)
Opening Date: 02/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Do you love baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, track and field, and/or speed and agility and want to help youth enjoy these activities too? Want to positively influence young people (ages 4 to 18) as they learn the rules, develop their skills, practice good sportsmanship, and have fun? Then why not join our Sports Team to work with youth in the ?
We are looking for positive, responsible, and dependable individuals who can make sure the rules and spirit of these activities are followed, encourage fair play with a focus on fun, and put the safety of all players and spectators first. You must be able to deal with participants, coaches, parents, and spectators in a positive, reassuring, courteous, and professional manner and are expected to provide a high level of customer service to recreation program participants. The City's Sports Team is an innovative and collaborative group committed to encouraging exercise through participation, establishing life-long fundamentals of fairness, and promoting recreational opportunities and interests that contribute to the health and well-being of the Gaithersburg community.
Spring sports programs will start in March and run through May. Staff must attend some preliminary meetings to review department policies and program expectations.
Starting hourly rate is negotiable within the range and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees. Hours per week will vary based on operational needs, but will generally not exceed an average of 6 to 12 hours per week. Please indicate in the supplemental questions your preferred sport(s).
Job Functions
What you will do with us:
Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please to view the classification description for the Sports Staff position.
Qualifications
What you will need to be considered:
Additional Information
Interested applicants must submit a complete online application to be considered. Include your education history, relevant work experience (paid or volunteer), list any pertinent skills or certifications/licenses you have, and/or provide additional information that might be relevant to the job you are applying for. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Review of applications will begin immediately so prompt application is strongly encouraged. Positions will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.
Successful candidates will be subject to a background check and drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.
For more information about the position, contact the Sports Team at or 301.###.####. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at or 301.###.####.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 6 months.
Benefits are not available with this position.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information ("see resume" is not acceptable) may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?
02
Which sport(s) programs are you interested in working with? Please note - you must have basic knowledge of and experience working with the sport(s) you select in order to be considered for that program area. (Check all that apply.)
03
Please indicate how you gained the experience you have with each sport you selected in the previous question and how much experience you have (for example, volleyball - playing 10 years; coaching 5 years. Soccer - playing 5 years; officiating 3 years).
04
Which of the following best describes your previous experience (paid or volunteer) working with youth?
05
Briefly summarize your previous paid and/or volunteer experience working with youth; include the dates of employment, position held, paid or volunteer position, setting (i.e., sports league, summer camp, etc.), and age range of participating youth. If you have no experience, please state "None."
06
Are you interested in working with the Start Smart Program (a program for youngsters ages 4-6 designed to introduce them to organized sports without a pressured, competitive environment)?
07
Do you presently have any certifications in officiating?
08
If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your current certifications here. Include the date certification was obtained.
09
Are you at least 16 years of age?
10
Are you First Aid and CPR/AED certified?
11
How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?
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Location : Various Locations in Gaithersburg, MD
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: FY2024-00894
Department: Parks, Recreation & Culture
Division: Recreation Programs & Sports (1415)
Opening Date: 02/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Do you love baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, track and field, and/or speed and agility and want to help youth enjoy these activities too? Want to positively influence young people (ages 4 to 18) as they learn the rules, develop their skills, practice good sportsmanship, and have fun? Then why not join our Sports Team to work with youth in the ?
We are looking for positive, responsible, and dependable individuals who can make sure the rules and spirit of these activities are followed, encourage fair play with a focus on fun, and put the safety of all players and spectators first. You must be able to deal with participants, coaches, parents, and spectators in a positive, reassuring, courteous, and professional manner and are expected to provide a high level of customer service to recreation program participants. The City's Sports Team is an innovative and collaborative group committed to encouraging exercise through participation, establishing life-long fundamentals of fairness, and promoting recreational opportunities and interests that contribute to the health and well-being of the Gaithersburg community.
Spring sports programs will start in March and run through May. Staff must attend some preliminary meetings to review department policies and program expectations.
Starting hourly rate is negotiable within the range and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees. Hours per week will vary based on operational needs, but will generally not exceed an average of 6 to 12 hours per week. Please indicate in the supplemental questions your preferred sport(s).
Job Functions
What you will do with us:
- Officiate games for participating youth; enforce rules and ensure the safety of participants and spectators.
- Ensure players compete in a fair, safe, and encouraging environment.
- Organize supplies and equipment.
- Assist participants with skill development and improvement; monitor progress.
- Prepare venue; inspect playing surface and/or equipment to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
- Maintain appropriate level of control, fairness, and consistency in all competitive situations; resolve conflicts with tact and diplomacy.
- Attend scheduled training or evaluation sessions.
- Keep proper records as necessary.
- Maintain effective and consistent communication with program participants, parents, and other staff.
- Create a positive and encouraging environment for participants in the program.
- Arrive on time in appropriate attire at scheduled sites.
- Clock-in and out using software operated by the City (Kronos).
- Provide excellent service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.
Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please to view the classification description for the Sports Staff position.
Qualifications
What you will need to be considered:
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Have experience with and knowledge of baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, track and field, and/or speed and agility programs; prior experience providing instruction in fundamentals and skill development preferred.
- Prior experience officiating games preferred.
- Enjoy working with children.
- Be responsible, dependable, and punctual, and have a high degree of maturity.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to make quick and sound decisions and to understand, carry out, and provide written and oral directions and instructions.
- Be safety conscious and able to enforce safety rules and regulations.
- Physical ability to lift/carry materials and repeatedly and quickly traverse the field to monitor play.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred (may be obtained through the City upon hire).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to deal with children, parents, coaches, and other staff in a positive, reassuring, courteous, and professional manner.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing a safe and fun atmosphere for participants, coaches, and spectators of youth programs.
- Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Additional Information
Interested applicants must submit a complete online application to be considered. Include your education history, relevant work experience (paid or volunteer), list any pertinent skills or certifications/licenses you have, and/or provide additional information that might be relevant to the job you are applying for. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Review of applications will begin immediately so prompt application is strongly encouraged. Positions will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.
Successful candidates will be subject to a background check and drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.
For more information about the position, contact the Sports Team at or 301.###.####. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at or 301.###.####.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 6 months.
Benefits are not available with this position.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information ("see resume" is not acceptable) may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?
- Yes
- No
02
Which sport(s) programs are you interested in working with? Please note - you must have basic knowledge of and experience working with the sport(s) you select in order to be considered for that program area. (Check all that apply.)
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Baseball/T-Baseball
- Softball/T-Softball
- Track & Field
- Speed & Agility
03
Please indicate how you gained the experience you have with each sport you selected in the previous question and how much experience you have (for example, volleyball - playing 10 years; coaching 5 years. Soccer - playing 5 years; officiating 3 years).
04
Which of the following best describes your previous experience (paid or volunteer) working with youth?
- 5 years or more
- 2 to 4 years
- 1 year or less
- No previous experience
05
Briefly summarize your previous paid and/or volunteer experience working with youth; include the dates of employment, position held, paid or volunteer position, setting (i.e., sports league, summer camp, etc.), and age range of participating youth. If you have no experience, please state "None."
06
Are you interested in working with the Start Smart Program (a program for youngsters ages 4-6 designed to introduce them to organized sports without a pressured, competitive environment)?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you presently have any certifications in officiating?
- Yes
- No
08
If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your current certifications here. Include the date certification was obtained.
09
Are you at least 16 years of age?
- Yes
- No
10
Are you First Aid and CPR/AED certified?
- Yes
- No
11
How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?
- City of Gaithersburg Website
- Job Interest Card Notification
- Indeed
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Other Website
- Social Media
- Friend or Relative
- I am currently a City Employee
- Other
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