Part-Time

Athletic Official 2

Multiple Positions, Parks and Recreation

Updated on 8/23/2026

Deadline 9/28/26
City of Austin

City of Austin

5,001-10,000 employees

Municipal government delivering public services

Compensation Overview

$23.52/hr

Austin, TX, USA

In Person

Work occurs at multiple recreation centers and sports fields within Austin city limits.

Category
Security & Protective Services

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Requirements
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year of officiating experience.
  • Must possess knowledge of athletic programs and activities and safety practices and procedures.
  • Must have oral and written communication, problem-solving, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
  • Must be able to work with children and teens, including youth with special needs.
  • Must be able to establish and maintain working relationships with the City and the public.
  • Must be able to travel to more than one work location.
  • Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond, and work with participants' needs and safety issues.
  • Must be able to bend, lift, walk, carry, or use force equal to lifting up to 25 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the safety and security of participants, spectators, officials, facilities, and equipment.
  • Enforce all policies and procedures in a fair and professional manner.
  • Display proper officiating mechanics at all times.
  • Inspect playing areas for safety hazards before games.
  • Ensure the safe and proper use of equipment.
  • Provide customer service to participants and the public.
  • Assist with and professionally resolve disputes and minor problems.
  • Assist with evacuations during emergency situations.
  • Complete required forms.
  • Cancel games because of unsafe playing conditions.
  • Officiate youth, teen, and adult sport leagues and sport-specific clinics at City of Austin recreation centers and sports fields.
  • Work variable schedules, including Monday through Saturday, during league play, seasonal needs, special events, programming needs, and city emergencies when required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience officiating athletic events or activities.
  • Experience officiating one or more of the following: basketball, soccer, indoor volleyball, flag football, pickleball, sand volleyball, kickball, youth kickball, or youth volleyball.

1) What does the City of Austin do? It runs as a municipal government that provides public services to residents, manages city employees, and oversees city operations under a Council-Manager system with a mission to improve life for Austinites. 2) How do its products/services work? City services are delivered by city departments and staff to maintain safety, infrastructure, education, parks, housing, and daily public needs. The City Manager, chosen by the City Council, supervises employees and administers city affairs, aiming for reliable, efficient, and high-quality service. 3) How is it different from competitors? It emphasizes transparent practices, ethical leadership, engagement with residents, and equity, all guided by a formal mission to be the best-managed city and the most livable in the country. 4) What is its goal? To make Austin the most livable city in the United States by delivering above-national-standards services and continuously improving public administration.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

1839

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Sabbatical Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Legal Services

Employee Discounts

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