Job Opportunities

Officials

We are always in search for officials for our baseball (summer), softball (summer), soccer (fall), volleyball (fall), basketball (winter), and lacrosse (spring) leagues.  Pay rate is dependent on league, age division, and experience level.  If interested, please fill out the officials form here.

For other questions, email Tyler Hatcher at thatcher@ohiocity.org

Scorekeepers/Clock Managers

Game Day Coordinator (Part-Time)

The Game Day Coordinator is part-time (5-15 hours/week, 50 hours max a month) position with the majority of hours taking place during weekday nights (5:30 – 8:30 pm) and on Saturdays (7:30 am – 4:00 pm range). Pay is $15 per hour with opportunities to earn more. College program internship hours may also be earned along with hourly pay.  Job duties are listed below.   Job will be posted on Indeed.com when hiring.  Please reach out to nearwestrec@ohiocity.org with any questions.  We typically have two Game Day Coordinators on staff throughout the year.

Job Main Duties:

  • Preparing game fields/courts for competitions
  • Ensuring scorekeepers and other game day volunteers are prepared
  • Ensuring game day officials (referees, umpires) are prepared
  • Assisting coaches on game day when needed
  • Filling in as a scorekeeper or referee when needed
  • Ensuring fields/courts are clean at the end of competitions
  • Transporting equipment in NWR Vehicle to and from field/courts
  • Assisting with special events including Baseball Opening Day, NWR Fundraisers, End of Season Celebrations, Family Movie Nights, holiday events, and more.
  • Assisting with daily operations, preseason planning, and other assigned tasks

Candidate Requirements:

  • Previous experience participating in organized sports
  • General knowledge of sports leagues and recreation programming
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience working or volunteering at community, church or school events.
  • Ability to successfully work with people from varying backgrounds
  • An understanding of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Ability to work Saturdays in February, March, June, July, September, and October. Along with weeknights throughout the entire year.
  • High School Diploma
  • Driver’s license with clean driving record
  • Strong customer service
  • Clear background check

We are always looking for scorekeepers/clock managers for our baseball (summer), softball (summer), soccer (fall), volleyball (fall), basketball (winter), lacrosse (spring) leagues.  Pay rate is dependent on league, age division, and experience level.  We like to hire teenagers (16+) for these positions, especially ones that have played in Near West Recreation. If interested or you have a teen interested, please email Tyler Hatcher at thatcher@ohiocity.org