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Location : Lakewood, CA
Job Type: Seasonal/Part-Time
Job Number: 2024-26
Department: Recreation & Community Services
Opening Date: 11/06/2023
Closing Date: 12/6/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Limited Term - Seasonal Positions, No Benefits
Youth Basketball Officials - $25.06 per each one-hour game
Youth Basketball Scorekeepers - $16.23 per each one-hour game
The City of Lakewood is seeking responsible individuals to officiate and score Youth Basketball games beginning January 20, 2024 and ending March 09, 2024. These are at-will positions and the incumbents serve at the pleasure of the City Manager or designee.
Note:The first training session will be held on Saturday, December 09, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at Mayfair Park, 5720 Clark Avenue.All applicants are invited to attend. Training sessions are mandatory.
Please click here for a copy of the recruitment brochure.
Examples of Duties
Officiate or score Youth Basketball games, games take place weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. Officials and scorekeepers typically work 6 -10 hours per week, up to a maximum of 28 hours.
Qualifications
To be eligible for employment as a Youth Basketball official or scorekeeper, applicants must be at least 15 years of age, attend a series of training sessions pertaining to basketball rules and officiating/scorekeeping mechanics, and pass the required examination. Applicants should be knowledgeable in the fundamentals of basketball. No prior officiating experience is required.
Skills & Abilities: Learn and apply basketball rules and officiating/scorekeeping mechanics; and work cooperatively with players, coaches and parents.
Physical and Mental Demands: Able to stand and jog for extended periods of time (officials only); able to sit for an extended period of time and ability to write (scorekeepers only); and see and hear within normal ranges.
Final selection will be based upon exam scores and evaluation of on-court mechanics. The first required training session is scheduled for Saturday, December 09, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at Mayfair Park, 5720 Clark Ave. All applicants should attend this meeting. For more information, contact Mae Boyar Park at (562) 925-6912, after 3:00 p.m. weekdays. Selected candidates must submit a certificate documenting that, within the last two years, they have been examined and found to be free of communicable tuberculosis. Certificates must be submitted to the Recreation Department by the date of hire. The certificate must be signed by a licensed examining physician or public health agency.
Supplemental Information
Selection Procedure: All properly submitted applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates appearing to have the best qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in the examination process which may require any combination of the following: a written examination, a performance examination and one or more oral interviews. Not all applicants may be tested or interviewed.
Please Note: Successful candidates will not be eligible to serve as Lakewood Youth Sports (LYS) volunteer coaches for the same sport and season in the competitive divisions (Smurf non-competitive division exception).
Important Information
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications must be filled out completely and clearly show that the qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligible List, or discharge from employment. Resumes may be attached, but will not be accepted in lieu of a standard City application form. All application materials become the property of the City of Lakewood and are not returnable.
COMPENSATION: City employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, therefore, published monthly salary is for illustration purposes only, rounded to whole dollars. Actual salary is based on hourly rate rounded to four decimal places.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Lakewood does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability status, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, or other protected class in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are encouraged to apply for City employment. Those who require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must make such a request to the Personnel Department, in writing, at least three working days prior to the date of the testing procedure. Individuals requesting accommodation in the testing process will be required to provide documentation of such need.
IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT OF 1986: In compliance with the Act, all new employees must verify their identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.
FINGERPRINTING: Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.
RESTRICTIONS ON NEPOTISM: The employment of relatives can create undesirable results, particularly in connection with performance evaluation, discipline, and general morale of other workers. Therefore, it is the city's policy that no relative of any City officer or employee to which this resolution applies shall be employed, if said City officer or employee is in a supervisory, lead or subordinate position over said relative in the areas of hiring, setting compensation, discipline or termination. "Relatives" for this purpose include son, daughter, mother, father, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild, or persons living in the same household. The City does not prohibit employment of two people who are married to each other or who are the registered domestic partners of each other pursuant to the California Family Code (section 297 et seq.). Nonetheless, the City will not employ spouses or registered domestic partners in the same division or facility in situations where such action is determined to be inappropriate because of reasons of supervision, safety, security or morale.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Employment offers are conditional based, upon the successful completion of a medical examination which includes drug and alcohol screening for safety sensitive positions. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit their jobs or give notice to their current employers until they are determined to be medically qualified.
TUBERCULOSIS TESTING: Candidates selected to work in a position requiring contact with children must submit a certificate or notice documenting that within the last two years they have been examined and found to be free of communicable tuberculosis. The certificate or notice must be signed by a licensed examining physician or public health agency.
POSSESSION OF A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE: Employees in classifications requiring possession of a valid California driver's license will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice program, which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects the driving record.
LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION: All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath or affirmation prior to actual employment.
EMERGENCY SERVICE: All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Employees appointed to positions in the classified service are required to serve a probationary period of not less than six months. All other employees are considered at-will and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority
Part time employees are eligible to participate in the City's alternate retirement plan. The City does not participate in Social Security. Part time employees are not eligible to participate in any other benefit programs except as may be required by law.
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Other than a Marijuana conviction over two years old, have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor) other than a minor traffic citation? (California Health & Safety Code Section 11357 (b) or (c), 11360 (b), 11364, 11365 or 11550)
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If you answered yes to the above question, please explain.
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Location : Lakewood, CA
Job Type: Seasonal/Part-Time
Job Number: 2024-26
Department: Recreation & Community Services
Opening Date: 11/06/2023
Closing Date: 12/6/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Limited Term - Seasonal Positions, No Benefits
Youth Basketball Officials - $25.06 per each one-hour game
Youth Basketball Scorekeepers - $16.23 per each one-hour game
The City of Lakewood is seeking responsible individuals to officiate and score Youth Basketball games beginning January 20, 2024 and ending March 09, 2024. These are at-will positions and the incumbents serve at the pleasure of the City Manager or designee.
Note:The first training session will be held on Saturday, December 09, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at Mayfair Park, 5720 Clark Avenue.All applicants are invited to attend. Training sessions are mandatory.
Please click here for a copy of the recruitment brochure.
Examples of Duties
Officiate or score Youth Basketball games, games take place weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. Officials and scorekeepers typically work 6 -10 hours per week, up to a maximum of 28 hours.
Qualifications
To be eligible for employment as a Youth Basketball official or scorekeeper, applicants must be at least 15 years of age, attend a series of training sessions pertaining to basketball rules and officiating/scorekeeping mechanics, and pass the required examination. Applicants should be knowledgeable in the fundamentals of basketball. No prior officiating experience is required.
Skills & Abilities: Learn and apply basketball rules and officiating/scorekeeping mechanics; and work cooperatively with players, coaches and parents.
Physical and Mental Demands: Able to stand and jog for extended periods of time (officials only); able to sit for an extended period of time and ability to write (scorekeepers only); and see and hear within normal ranges.
Final selection will be based upon exam scores and evaluation of on-court mechanics. The first required training session is scheduled for Saturday, December 09, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at Mayfair Park, 5720 Clark Ave. All applicants should attend this meeting. For more information, contact Mae Boyar Park at (562) 925-6912, after 3:00 p.m. weekdays. Selected candidates must submit a certificate documenting that, within the last two years, they have been examined and found to be free of communicable tuberculosis. Certificates must be submitted to the Recreation Department by the date of hire. The certificate must be signed by a licensed examining physician or public health agency.
Supplemental Information
Selection Procedure: All properly submitted applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates appearing to have the best qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in the examination process which may require any combination of the following: a written examination, a performance examination and one or more oral interviews. Not all applicants may be tested or interviewed.
Please Note: Successful candidates will not be eligible to serve as Lakewood Youth Sports (LYS) volunteer coaches for the same sport and season in the competitive divisions (Smurf non-competitive division exception).
Important Information
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications must be filled out completely and clearly show that the qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligible List, or discharge from employment. Resumes may be attached, but will not be accepted in lieu of a standard City application form. All application materials become the property of the City of Lakewood and are not returnable.
COMPENSATION: City employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, therefore, published monthly salary is for illustration purposes only, rounded to whole dollars. Actual salary is based on hourly rate rounded to four decimal places.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Lakewood does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability status, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, or other protected class in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are encouraged to apply for City employment. Those who require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must make such a request to the Personnel Department, in writing, at least three working days prior to the date of the testing procedure. Individuals requesting accommodation in the testing process will be required to provide documentation of such need.
IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT OF 1986: In compliance with the Act, all new employees must verify their identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.
FINGERPRINTING: Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.
RESTRICTIONS ON NEPOTISM: The employment of relatives can create undesirable results, particularly in connection with performance evaluation, discipline, and general morale of other workers. Therefore, it is the city's policy that no relative of any City officer or employee to which this resolution applies shall be employed, if said City officer or employee is in a supervisory, lead or subordinate position over said relative in the areas of hiring, setting compensation, discipline or termination. "Relatives" for this purpose include son, daughter, mother, father, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild, or persons living in the same household. The City does not prohibit employment of two people who are married to each other or who are the registered domestic partners of each other pursuant to the California Family Code (section 297 et seq.). Nonetheless, the City will not employ spouses or registered domestic partners in the same division or facility in situations where such action is determined to be inappropriate because of reasons of supervision, safety, security or morale.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Employment offers are conditional based, upon the successful completion of a medical examination which includes drug and alcohol screening for safety sensitive positions. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit their jobs or give notice to their current employers until they are determined to be medically qualified.
TUBERCULOSIS TESTING: Candidates selected to work in a position requiring contact with children must submit a certificate or notice documenting that within the last two years they have been examined and found to be free of communicable tuberculosis. The certificate or notice must be signed by a licensed examining physician or public health agency.
POSSESSION OF A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE: Employees in classifications requiring possession of a valid California driver's license will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice program, which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects the driving record.
LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION: All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath or affirmation prior to actual employment.
EMERGENCY SERVICE: All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Employees appointed to positions in the classified service are required to serve a probationary period of not less than six months. All other employees are considered at-will and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority
Part time employees are eligible to participate in the City's alternate retirement plan. The City does not participate in Social Security. Part time employees are not eligible to participate in any other benefit programs except as may be required by law.
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Other than a Marijuana conviction over two years old, have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor) other than a minor traffic citation? (California Health & Safety Code Section 11357 (b) or (c), 11360 (b), 11364, 11365 or 11550)
- Yes
- No
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If you answered yes to the above question, please explain.
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