Job Title: Recreation Assistant I

Department: Recreation

Reports To: Recreation Program Coordinator

Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly) (all year long – all seasons)

Wage Scale: $10.40 – $12.00 (Typical starting wage $10.40 - $11.20)

Close Date: July 11th, 2025

Hours: Hours may vary (typically late afternoon/ early evening and Saturdays)

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, attends organized athletic events such as softball, football, soccer, etc. and officiates games, serves as the "official" interpreter of rules and regulations, monitors play, umpires, referees, acts as a line judge, etc., records the individual and team scores, provides the final/official results to Recreation Program Coordinator, and/or Recreation Manager, and other duties as assigned by the Recreation Program Coordinator, and/or Recreation Manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of multiple sports rules and regulations

• Ability to work well with others

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands to finger, handle or fee, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear and see. Duties require sufficient mobility to work in an athletic setting; standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. The employee is also occasionally required to sit.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moderate to loud noise and all weather conditions including cold, wet and hot weather.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 14 years of age or older

• Ability to read and write,

• Ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of sport(s) to be officiated, and

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants must complete a Syracuse City employment application online at www.syracuseut.gov. If you do not have access to a computer, or if your needing further information regarding the position or needing assistance due to a disability please contact Kadi Jacobsen, at kjacobsen@syracuseut.gov.