Description
The Highlands Ranch Metro District is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as a seasonal Youth Flag Football Supervisor. Our district thrives thanks to the hard work of over 100 full-time staff and a fantastic group of seasonal employees, who help us maintain the beautiful parks, trails, and open spaces that make our community such a wonderful place to live and play.
This role is perfect for someone passionate about youth sports and community engagement. As a Youth Flag Football Supervisor, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of our youth flag football leagues, supporting the Recreation Coordinator, and overseeing the fun and safety of our young athletes.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have experience in athletics, recreation, or a related field. Dependability and teamwork are crucial, as this position is central to the success of our seasonal programs.
By joining our team, you’ll not only contribute to the vibrant community of Highlands Ranch but also gain valuable skills, work in a positive environment, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of local families. Help us continue to provide exceptional recreational opportunities for over 100,000 residents. We’d love to have you on board!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interpret and enforce all flag football rules and adaptations.
- Supervise and manage spectators and participant conduct on field.
- Work on all game dates, as scheduled.
- Performs a variety of tasks to assist in the coordination, development, and implementation of the youth flag football program and services.
- Ensure that coaches provide safe and proper instruction to all participants.
- Assists in the organization of equipment inventory and the equipment storage building.
- Assists in the recommendation and evaluation of improvements to programs that will provide maximum enjoyment for all the participants.
- Provides supervision at all playing fields.
- Provide excellent internal and external customer service.
- Fill in for missing officials.
- Preps fields for play if necessary.
- Is visible and available to staff, coaches, participants, and fans to answer questions.
- Listens to concerns, resolves problems, and corrects inappropriate behavior. Communicate any issues to Recreation Coordinator.
- Assists with ensuring the safety of employees as well as participants, maintains discipline, makes weather-based decisions, and assists with handling complaints from the public.
- Perform first aid as required.
- Complies with District and department rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervises seasonal officials, volunteers, spectators, and participants.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer, Office 365, excel, calculator, copy and fax machine, phone, cell phone, automobile, and various sports equipment used in recreation programs.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hand and arms. The employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office with moderate noise when in the field. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of experience, interview, and reference checks. Job-related tests might be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Pre-employment screening includes illegal substance screening, background and motor vehicle record check.
We are accepting applications for at least two weeks or until the position is filled.
Submit applications at highlandsranch.org/apply or if viewing this posting from our career center, click "Apply" below.
Requirements
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: 18+
- Less than one year of practical experience in athletics, recreation, physical education, or related field.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of officiating, sports, and recreation.
- Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
- Current CPR and First Aid preferred; or the ability to obtain certification within 1 month.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, officials, coaches, volunteers, participants, and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to plan and supervise staff and volunteers.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Valid state driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
- Able to become familiar with and provide quality instruction in rules of play.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
