Sports Official Job Description Template

Job title

Sports Official

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable sports official to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will enforce rules during games, make calls on plays and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules during games
• Make calls on plays
• Manage player and coach conduct
• Keep time and score
• Inspect fields and equipment
• Write reports on incidents
• Study rule changes
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of rules knowledge and positioning and mechanics
• Composure and decisiveness
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• State association officiating registration
• Rules exams
• NCAA or league certifications
• Experience with whistles and flags

Skills

• Game management
• Communication signals
• Report writing
• Fitness
• Integrity
• Communication

Work environment and schedule

Officials work on fields, courts, rinks and pools, often outdoors and in front of crowds. Games are often evenings and weekends; many officials work part-time, seasonally.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.