Athletic Officials - Flag Football

Closing date: Open Until Filled

Benefit type: non benefited

Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here .

A day in the life:

May include but are not limited to:

• Enforce/implement BPRD sports policies and playing rules in order to maintain an appropriate level of control, fairness and players safety.
• Handle emergency situations as needed.
• Complete required reports/paperwork.
• Be aware of facility safety hazards and deal with them as quickly and efficiently as possible. If necessary, report safety hazards to supervisor.
• Communicate on a regular basis with coaches, participants, parent/guardians and district staff.
• Attend officials training clinics.
• Annually complete concussion training.
• Complete mandatory reporting training.
• Perform job related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Mandatory officials' introduction and training: 

Thursday September 10th, at BPRD District office located at 799 SW Columbia St. Bend OR 97702 at 6:30 pm

Season dates: 

Sundays, September 19th - October 25th

Games Last 1 hour and run 9am to 5pm

Possible work locations:

Skyline Park and Fields at Pacific Crest.

Whistles and officials' shirts are provided.

Compensation: Paid per game, see table below:

Youth Double: $18/game non-licensed

Youth Solo: $27/game non-licensed

What you’ll need for success:

Considerable Knowledge of:

• Playing rules and regulations of flag football required to do the job and safety guidelines related to assignment.

Skill and Ability to:

• Apply and enforce playing rules of specific sport
• Exercise strong initiative and significant independent decision-making; demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form
• Interact with a variety of patrons/participants; establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.

What we’re looking for:

1. At least 14 years old; AND
2. Interest in flag football

Working Conditions:

The following are working conditions, including environmental and physical demands, required for this classification.

• Depending on program, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions.
• Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Hours vary depending on specific sports program needs.
• The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.
• Physical exertion includes frequent use of hand signals, walking/running/jogging, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling and kneeling in order to deliver equipment and supplies.
• Job stress may include dealing with crowds, uncooperative participants, difficult individuals, exposure to illness and periods of continuous demand.

Selection Process:

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Veteran Preference Status

Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. To qualify for veterans’ preference, you must submit required documentation prior to the closing date of the recruitment. Veterans’ preference cannot be awarded without required documentation. Beginning January 1, 2026, certain preferences will also apply to current and former members of the Oregon National Guard. For more information on if you qualify for veterans’ preference visit https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:

All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on district needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.