Sport Assistant Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Work Schedule:  3-5 hours per week; hours may increase during tournaments, weekends required; shifts based on operational need of the organization

OVERVIEW 

Associated Students, Inc. employs student-focused professionals with equity-mindsets. Established in 1963, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a non-profit corporation guided by a student board and managed by full-time staff. ASI is a part of the Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs with an indirect reporting line to Administrative Affairs. ASI serves the entire campus population, including over 27,000 students, by providing opportunities for student engagement, student employment, and a multitude of programs and services such as recreation and wellness, student union and activities, student government, and childcare. ASI operational support areas include human resources, financial services, information technology, facilities management, and marketing. Currently, the guiding ideas of the organization are "under construction" as the team re-imagines its vision, mission, and core values. ASI is looking for dynamic team members who value team learning, co-creation, and adaptability to best serve the needs of our students.  

The Intramural Sports program strives to provide opportunities for the campus community to participate in over 20 different sports in a dynamic, fun, and recreational environment. Approximately 1,200-1,500 students participate in Intramural Sports leagues and tournaments each semester, including Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Flag Football, Softball, Tennis, Badminton, and more. The Intramural Sports Program employs about 60 students annually as Officials, Lead Officials, Assistant Supervisors, and Supervisors.

POSITION DEFINITION  

Under minimal supervision of the Competitive Sports Coordinator, the Sport Clubs Official assists in providing a fair and safe sport clubs events and activities. The Sport Clubs Official is responsible for officiating sport clubs games.  

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Officiate sport clubs games and competitions to maintain standards of play and to ensure the game rules are observed
• Judge performance in sporting competitions to determine a winner, when applicable
• Keep track of event times, starting or stopping play, when necessary
• Inspect sporting equipment and/or examine participants in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations
• Confer with other sporting officials, coaches, player, and facility managers in order to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems
• Ensure compliance with Campus Recreation’s rules, policies, and guidelines during sport clubs activities
• Track scores, manage gameplay, and serve as a liaison to team captains and coaches for various sport clubs
• Present professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service
• Document and report any equipment malfunctions or other facility hazards
• Attend meetings and trainings as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

 QUALIFICATIONS  

• Advanced officiating certification (e.g. high school officiating)
• One year of officiating experience
• Demonstrated ability to understand principles of the related sports
• Ability to learn and apply the rules and regulations of the related sports
• Dependable with the ability to make independent decisions
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population and campus community
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism, model sportsman-like conduct, provide quality customer service, and exhibit a positive attitude while interacting with participants, spectators, and coaches
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

 WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

Work is occasionally performed outdoors in varying weather conditions including extreme heat.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, run, talk, see, hear, and utilize manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and verbal communication. Must be able to utilize office equipment (telephones, calculator, copier, fax), sit, crawl, climb, bend, and lift up to 45 pounds.  

Position subject to occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Annual bloodborne pathogen training is required. The initial training must be completed before the employee is assigned duties that may result in exposure to blood or bodily fluids. Hepatitis B vaccination will be offered after the training.   

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY  

Employment with ASI is open to any Cal Poly Pomona student who is eligible to work and has the legal right to work in the United States. In addition, the employee must be currently enrolled for at least 6.0 units (undergraduate) and 4.0 units (graduate) at the end of the add-drop period, have a minimum 2.0 GPA and in good academic standing with the University. Individuals enrolled only in Extended University are not eligible for hire. Exceptions to the unit load requirement are allowed during the summer term and for students who have applied for graduation for the current term. 

 MANDATED REPORTING REQUIREMENT                                              

In compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and the CSU Executive Order 1083, each ASI employee is designated as a mandated reporter and is required to sign an Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect. 

 SYSTEMWIDE Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment EO 1108: 

Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Please refer to the link below for policy information. http://www.calstate.edu/EO/EO-1108.html 

COVID-19 VACCINATION

CSU, along with Associated Students Inc., strongly recommends all staff who are physically accessing campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID19 booster dose.  See policy https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest.