# Youth Soccer Official
SALARY
See Position Description
LOCATION
50010, IA
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JOB TYPE
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Temporary
JOB NUMBER
24-PRYSO-02
DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation – Temporary and Part-time positions
OPENING DATE
01/16/2025
CLOSING DATE
3/15/2025 5:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
MERIT
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
No
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
## General Information
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Youth Soccer Officials.
Candidates interested in this opportunity can expect to start on April 5th and work 2-8 hours per week, with games on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, April through May.
Youth Soccer Officials are paid $13.00-$13.79 per game. Games generally last around 50 minutes.
Youth Soccer Officials are directly accountable to the Site Supervisor and the Recreation Manager and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director or Parks and Recreation.
## Examples of Essential Job Functions
– Ensure that all playing environments are safe for children.
– Enforce all procedures and rules in place for all youth at all facilities/locations.
– Start games and make official calls during game play.
– Provide preventive officiating when necessary.
– Take appropriate opportunities to teach youth during game play when necessary.
Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.
## Qualifications
Age Requirement:
