Job Details
Sports Official, PT (Continuous)
2026-01-19 City of Oakland Oakland,CA
Description:
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A few reasons you might love this job:
A few challenges you might face in this job:
The competencies required to be a successful Sports Official are:
* Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland!
Minimum Requirements for Application
This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.
Education: Successful completion of the eighth grade.
Experience: One (1) year of experience officiating or playing in an assigned sport.
Candidates must be at least sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of application.
Additional Qualifications:
Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions.
Candidates who receive conditional offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, have drug testing, and a tuberculosis (TB) screening.
Minors will be subject to state guidelines and restrictions governing their employment while employed with the City of Oakland. This shall include work permits, records, hours worked and time reporting guidelines. Minors seeking information regarding work permits should contact their local school district. When applicable, work permits must be obtained prior to beginning employment.
Supplemental Information
The Selection Process
This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department for further consideration.
Applications received by the dates below will be reviewed for any vacancies open at that time. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further consideration, only the candidates whose skills and experience match the needs of the department will be contacted for interviews. All invitations to interview will be sent through governmentjobs.com, and may be received weeks or months after the initial application date, based on OPRYD seasonal programming. Please ensure that you are routinely checking for emails from governmentjobs.com.
The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Our online application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact Government Jobs Live Applicant Support at (855) ###-#### between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) ###-#### for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Jasmine Bellow at ...@oaklandca.gov.
The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:
• CalPERS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Pension Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
* Specific benefits may vary depending on the assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Current MOUs may be reviewed here:
01
Do you confirm that the address on your application matches your current residency?
02
Are you a current full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City or Port of Oakland employee?
03
If you are a current City or Port of Oakland employee, what is your job title and employee ID number? If you are not a City or Port employee, type "N/A"
04
Have you previously been employed by the City of Oakland?
05
If you have previously been employed by the City of Oakland, please enter the dates and titles of the jobs you previously held at the City of Oakland below. If not applicable, type "N/A"
06
If you have previously been employed by the City of Oakland, please enter any other name(s) used below. If not applicable, type "N/A"
07
Are you 16 years of age or older?
08
Have you completed the eighth grade or an equivalent level of education?
09
I certify that I have played an organized sport for at least one (1) year.
10
Do you have one (1) year of experience officiating an assigned sport (If you answer yes to this question, please ensure that the work history section of this application is updated with this job).
11
Please select the OPRYD Recreation Center location(s) at which you are interested in working.Please see link in posting for location details.
12
Please select the activities/sports you have experience in:
13
For each activity/sport you selected in question 11, please provide your level of experience including the number of years and level of experience playing, and number of years and levels of coaching.
14
Do you hold any certifications in the activity/sports you've selected? If so, please list them below:
15
Do you have experience in supporting inclusive recreation or educational environments for participants with disabilities?
16
Please describe your experience supporting inclusive recreation or educational environments for participants with disabilities. Explain the strategies or approaches you used to ensure that all participants were able to engage meaningfully in the activities.If you do not have any, please type "None"
Required Question
Salary: $26.79 Hourly
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Part Time (include Trainee)
Job Number: 25-PP160-11
Department: Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development
Opening Date:12/08/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: SI1
The Position
***Continuous Recruitment***Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
2026 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.
Why Join Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department?
With an emphasis on Oakland's youth, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development, and its partners will provide best-in-class, relevant, and equitable programs and services, while meeting the specific needs of people and communities both at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all. Oakland's Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development (OPRYD) Department believes that communities thrive when they play with a purpose. Our purpose is to Expose, Enlighten, Empower, and Encourage Educational Excellence through recreational experiences.
We are currently recruiting to fill multiple vacancies throughout all our OPRYD Recreation Centers.
For a list of all OPRYD Recreation Centers click here
We are looking for someone who is:
- A team player
- Enthusiastic
- Excited to play an active role in the Oakland community
- Officiating at City sports and athletic events.
- Determining methods of play and interpreting and enforcing game rules.
- Maintaining knowledge of recreation and sports events rules and regulations.
- Maintaining order and enforcing safety procedures for both participants and spectators during sporting events.
- Ensuring that courts, fields, and equipment are in proper and safe playing condition.
- Resolving scoring and player disputes.
- Recording game scores and reporting game wins and losses.
Read the complete job description by clicking
A few reasons you might love this job:
- You will be part of a fun team working with Oakland's youth
- You can make a difference in the community
- Your work will result in real-life impacts
A few challenges you might face in this job:
- You will resolve scoring and player disputes.
- You will determine methods of play and interpret and enforce game rules.
- You will maintain order and enforce safety procedures for both participants and spectators during sporting events.
The competencies required to be a successful Sports Official are:
- Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
- Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
- Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
- Building and Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
* Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland!
Minimum Requirements for Application
This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.
Education: Successful completion of the eighth grade.
Experience: One (1) year of experience officiating or playing in an assigned sport.
Candidates must be at least sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of application.
Additional Qualifications:
Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions.
Candidates who receive conditional offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, have drug testing, and a tuberculosis (TB) screening.
- Must pass a thorough background investigation.
- Required to wear issued uniform on duty.
- Required to maintain issued uniform and keep it in presentable condition.
- Required to work evenings and weekends as assigned.
Minors will be subject to state guidelines and restrictions governing their employment while employed with the City of Oakland. This shall include work permits, records, hours worked and time reporting guidelines. Minors seeking information regarding work permits should contact their local school district. When applicable, work permits must be obtained prior to beginning employment.
Supplemental Information
The Selection Process
This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department for further consideration.
Applications received by the dates below will be reviewed for any vacancies open at that time. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further consideration, only the candidates whose skills and experience match the needs of the department will be contacted for interviews. All invitations to interview will be sent through governmentjobs.com, and may be received weeks or months after the initial application date, based on OPRYD seasonal programming. Please ensure that you are routinely checking for emails from governmentjobs.com.
- Round 1: Applications submitted by 1/5/2026
- Round 2: Applications submitted by 3/5/2026
- Round 3: Applications submitted by 5/7/2026
The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Our online application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact Government Jobs Live Applicant Support at (855) ###-#### between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) ###-#### for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Jasmine Bellow at ...@oaklandca.gov.
The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:
• CalPERS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Pension Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
* Specific benefits may vary depending on the assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Current MOUs may be reviewed here:
01
Do you confirm that the address on your application matches your current residency?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a current full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City or Port of Oakland employee?
- Yes
- No
03
If you are a current City or Port of Oakland employee, what is your job title and employee ID number? If you are not a City or Port employee, type "N/A"
04
Have you previously been employed by the City of Oakland?
- Yes
- No
05
If you have previously been employed by the City of Oakland, please enter the dates and titles of the jobs you previously held at the City of Oakland below. If not applicable, type "N/A"
06
If you have previously been employed by the City of Oakland, please enter any other name(s) used below. If not applicable, type "N/A"
07
Are you 16 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
08
Have you completed the eighth grade or an equivalent level of education?
- Yes
- No
09
I certify that I have played an organized sport for at least one (1) year.
- Yes
- No
10
Do you have one (1) year of experience officiating an assigned sport (If you answer yes to this question, please ensure that the work history section of this application is updated with this job).
- Yes
- No
11
Please select the OPRYD Recreation Center location(s) at which you are interested in working.Please see link in posting for location details.
- Allendale
- Arroyo Viejo
- Brookdale
- Bushrod
- Carmen Flores
- Community Gardens
- Davie Tennis Stadium
- deFremery
- Dimond
- Discovery
- FM Smith
- Franklin
- Golden Gate
- Ira Jinkins
- Lincoln
- Manzanita
- Montclair
- Mosswood
- Rainbow
- Redwood Heights
- Rotary Nature
- San Antonio
- Sheffield Village
- Studio One
- Tassafaronga
- Willie Keyes
- No preference (open to all locations)
12
Please select the activities/sports you have experience in:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Flag Football
- Lacross
- Pickle Ball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- None
13
For each activity/sport you selected in question 11, please provide your level of experience including the number of years and level of experience playing, and number of years and levels of coaching.
14
Do you hold any certifications in the activity/sports you've selected? If so, please list them below:
15
Do you have experience in supporting inclusive recreation or educational environments for participants with disabilities?
- Yes
- No
16
Please describe your experience supporting inclusive recreation or educational environments for participants with disabilities. Explain the strategies or approaches you used to ensure that all participants were able to engage meaningfully in the activities.If you do not have any, please type "None"
Required Question