Sports Official- Hockey

Benefit type: Seasonal non-benefited

Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here.

 About the job:   

Sports Officials provide officiating services to specific sports competitions. BPRD Sports Officials are responsible for providing an atmosphere of fun in a competitive, yet safe, environment.

 A day in the life: 

 Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Enforce/implement BPRD sports policies and playing rules in order to maintain an appropriate level of control, fairness and players safety.
• Handle emergency situations as needed.
• Complete required reports/paperwork.
• Be aware of facility safety hazards and deal with them as quickly and efficiently as possible. If necessary, report safety hazards to supervisor.
• Communicate on a regular basis with coaches, participants, parent/guardians and district staff.
• Attend officials training clinics.
• Annually complete concussion training.
• Complete mandatory reporting training.
• Perform job related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

• Adult Hockey Schedule:

Hockey Sports Officials typically ref 1-2 games a week and are scheduled for the night that matches the league level they are qualified to referee.

Monday-Thursday 6:30pm-12:00am

• A League: Mondays
• B League: Thursdays
• C League: Wednesdays and Thursdays
• D League: Tuesdays
• Youth Hockey Schedule:

Youth referees will be used January- March for our youth hockey leagues. We encourage young hockey referees to get involved in this if their schedule allows.

All games are Saturday mornings 8:30am-12:00pm

Compensation Paid per game, see table below

• Youth Double: $18/game non-licensed $21.60/game licensed
• Youth Solo: $27/game non-licensed $32.40/game licensed
• Adult Double: $28/game non-licensed $33.60/game licensed
• Adult Solo: $42/game non-licensed $50.40/game licensed

What you’ll need for success:

Considerable Knowledge of:

• Playing rules and regulations of specific sport required to do the job and safety guidelines related to assignment.
• *USA Hockey Referee License is encouraged but not required. USA Hockey hosts a clinic in Bend at the end of October.

 Skill and Ability to: 

• Apply and enforce playing rules of specific sport
• Exercise strong initiative and significant independent decision making; demonstrate strong leadership and problem solving skills
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form
• Interact with a variety of patrons/participants; establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.

What we’re looking for: 

Experience and Training:

1. At least 14 years old; AND
2. Interest in hockey

Working Conditions:

The following are working conditions, including environmental and physical demands, required for this classification.

• Depending on program, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions.
• Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Hours vary depending on specific sports program needs.
• The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.
• Physical exertion includes frequent use of hand signals, walking/running/jogging, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling and kneeling in order to deliver equipment and supplies.
• Job stress may include dealing with crowds, uncooperative participants, difficult individuals, exposure to illness and periods of continuous demand.

Selection Process:

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Veteran Preference Status

Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. To qualify for veterans’ preference, you must submit required documentation prior to the closing date of the recruitment. Veterans’ preference cannot be awarded without required documentation. Beginning January 1, 2026, certain preferences will also apply to current and former members of the Oregon National Guard. For more information on if you qualify for veterans’ preference visit https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:

All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.