Position Title:

Recreation Sports Staff (Spring & Summer 2024)

Job Posting Closing Date:

10/30

OPEN FILE RECRUITMENT

[This is an open file posting. Applications will be considered in the order they are received for any positions available at that time. They will remain on file for a minimum of 60 days.]

Provo Parks and Recreation is hiring recreational sports specialists to staff various programs within the Recreation Division. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed in the description to be eligible for consideration.

Provo Parks and Recreation is one of a handful of premier Parks and Recreation Departments in the United States. It was recently named “Best of Utah” and received the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks & Recreation Management. As an accredited agency it is one of only 45 Parks and Recreation Departments that can claim these honors out of the 10,000 departments nationwide. All these highest-level services and accomplishments are a hallmark of our world-class team members. If this sounds like your ideal workplace, we invite you to apply.

Job Details

Pay Rates: $9.00 - 23.00 per hour as determined by the duties performed (as noted below) and candidate's level of knowledge, skill, or experience. (Payment will be made by direct deposit.)

Sports Staff Openings: There are various sports positions available for the Spring & Summer 2024 season.

• Youth Soccer Official - $14-$16/hour

• T-ball/Coach Pitch Umpire - $11-$13/hour

• Girls Softball Umpire - $20/hour

• Boys Baseball Umpire - $20/hour

• Concessions Worker - $9/hour

• Tennis Instructors/Coaches - $14-$16/hour

• Start Smart/Summer Camp Coaches - $14-$16/hour

• Adult Softball Umpire - $22/hour

• Site Supervisor - Adult/Youth (All year): $12-$16/hour

• Scorekeeper (All Year): $9/hour

Essential Duties: The individuals appointed to these positions will be required to perform duties consistent with their position assignment(s). These include:

• Referee, supervise, or keep score at a variety of youth and adult sports (i.e., soccer, adult and youth flag football, basketball, softball, baseball, etc.).

• Prepare and sell food items at Provo City ballpark concessions.

• Work with children during summer sports camps to improve abilities/skills in various sports.

• Provide both instruction and lesson plans for Track & Field program participants.

• Oversee staff and all program operation as site supervisor at a given location.

• Assist office staff as needed and perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• A working knowledge of the sport (or sports) to which the applicant is applying (i.e., soccer, flag football, basketball, softball, baseball, etc.).

• At least 16 years of age to for most positions; 18 years or older to perform as Site Supervisor.

• Concession Workers must obtain a Utah Food Handler permit within 2 weeks of hire.

• Officiating experience is preferred for related positions.

Hours: Schedule varies with assignment; 8 to 25 hours per week.

Physical/Environmental Factors: Work r equires exposure to potentially adverse weather conditions and stressful circumstances including working with the public in emotional or confrontational situations.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to appointment, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Position Type:

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Scheduled Hours:

40

It is the policy of Provo City to select, develop, and promote employees based on their ability and job performance. It has been, and shall continue to be, the policy of the City to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer/employee relations without regard to race; color; religion; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related condition; age; national origin; disability; sexual orientation; or gender identity. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee's compensation; benefits; terms and conditions of employment; and opportunities for promotion, training and development, transfer, and other privileges of employment. It has been, and shall continue to be, the City's policy to maintain a working environment free of discrimination and intimidation. It is further the policy of the City to comply in good faith with applicable local, state, and federal statutes concerning Equal Employment Opportunity.

Employment with Provo City offers a variety of opportunities to start and grow an exciting career serving your community, including in public safety, utility services, leisure services, administration, and other areas. Opportunities are always available, so apply today to be a part of Provo’s team!