The Youth Sports Office is looking to fill the following Middle School Track & Field official positions - Chief Umpire, Chief Field Judge, Head Timer, Starter, and Clerk. Middle School Track & Field Officials are responsible for enforcing the rules, ensuring that all track & field meets start on time, and providing a safe and positive environment for participants (Grades 5^th-8^th). All applicants must be a WIAA certified official. Applicants must be available Saturdays, and some Friday Evenings. Meet length and hours are dependent on team registrations.

• Administer Middle School Track & Field rules, policies, and regulations.
• A strong knowledge for rules and policies pertaining to Track & Field.
• Report for duty as assigned at least 15 minutes prior to the start of your assignment.
• Cancel scheduled meets when weather, field or facility conditions do not permit safe play.
• Ensure that meets are being kept on time (Order of event specifications will be provided by the Youth Sports Office).
• Possess a high level of independent judgement and the ability to make on the spot decisions.
• Professionalism in demeanor, attitude, and dress along with appropriate officiating items in possession (i.e. whistle, stop watch, starting pistol, etc.)
• Model positive language and behavior.
• Dress in designated uniform (Uniform specifications will be provided by the Youth Sports Office).
• Reports any special incidents to the Youth Sports Supervisor.
• Effectively communicate with other Milwaukee Recreation staff, patrons, coaches, and participants regarding track & field rules upon request.
• Follows, administers, and implements all Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation policies and rules.
• Understand and abide by all policies and procedures outlined in the Part-Time Employee Manual.
• Have the physical ability to set up/break down sites as needed.
• Contact the Youth Sports Supervisor to confirm or decline all scheduled assignments that have been sent.
• Attend the mandatory Middle School Track & Field Officials training.
• Maintain a safe and organized environment.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Works in partnership with the Stadium Manager at their assigned work site, and under the direction of the Youth Sports Supervisor.

• General knowledge of Track & Field rules and regulations.
• Able to meet the scheduling needs required for this position.
• Behave and appear in fair, consistent, and professional manner.
• WIAA Certified Official in Track & Field.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• 1^st Aid/CPR/AED Certifications (training will be provided if needed).
• Ability to attend all MANDATORY applicable in-service trainings.

• Previous work experience in a public setting with a diverse population.
• USATF Certified Official.

• Advanced knowledge of Track & Field rules and regulations.
• Patience in dealing with stressful situations.
• Must be a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to effectively communicate with participants, officials, coaches, patrons, community members, stadium staff, and support staff.
• Ability to foster positive working relationships coworkers and stadium staff.
• Ability to participate interactively with a diverse group of youth.

This environment includes walking, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and possible loud noises when exposed to activities in the gym or similar environment. Staff will be required to supervise groups of children and adults as well as assist in the accommodation of children and/or adults with disabilities (within parameters of provided training).