COOK INLET TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC. 

Job Title:            NYO Official/Sr. NYO Official

Department:       Administration

Reports To:        Cultural Events Manager

Supervises:       None

FLSA Status:     Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:         N4/N5

Job Type:           Seasonal

AKBCU: No         ICPA: Yes

General Functions:

The NYO Official/Sr. NYO Official provides essential officiating services for Native Youth Olympic competitions, working collaboratively with other officials and scorekeepers to ensure fair and accurate evaluation of competitor performance. This position maintains the integrity of traditional NYO events by applying standardized judging criteria and overseeing competition procedures during tryouts and competitive events. Working in partnership with our people, the NYO Official/Sr. NYO Official develops opportunities that fulfill our endless potential by preserving cultural traditions through sport and ensuring equitable competition for Alaska Native and American Indian youth athletes. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of NYO rules, strong attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining safe competitive environments that align with CITC's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

NYO Official

• Officiate Native Youth Olympic competitions by applying established judging criteria and competition standards consistently and fairly.
• Determine top performers in each round of competition based on NYO criteria and official scoring protocols.
• Evaluate athlete performance objectively, ensuring equitable assessment based on established NYO standards and cultural protocols.
• Oversee athletes during designated events, ensuring proper completion of competition procedures and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate scoring records, measurements, and competition data throughout each event and round of competition.
• Coordinate athlete participation by calling competitors to events and ensuring competitions run according to established schedules.
• Provide supervision and assistance to scorekeepers to ensure accurate and consistent record-keeping throughout competitions.
• Tally and verify results for head official certification at the conclusion of each round of competition.
• Maintain safe competitive environments for all participants, staff, and spectators during NYO events.
• Attend mandatory officials' meetings and training sessions before competitive events to ensure consistent application of rules and procedures.
• Collaborate with other officials to maintain competition integrity and resolve any disputes or concerns that may arise.
• Perform all related duties as needed and assigned.

Sr. NYO Official

• Perform all duties and responsibilities of NYO Official with an advanced level of proficiency.
• Prepare and consolidate scoresheets and coordinate with registration to confirm athletes have starting heights before scoresheets are distributed to scorekeepers.
• Review incoming scoresheets for completeness, and review and finalize results, including preliminary results.
• Support oversight of the event, officials, and scoresheets.
• Confirm results of events before submitting to the Head Official.
• Support scheduling of officials for events.
• Ensure equipment is set up properly and that the correct equipment is on hand for events.
• Review the handbook with officials, scorekeepers, and coaches.

Job Specifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide clear instructions to groups of various sizes and ages.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of rules and regulations for NYO event officiating and judging criteria.
• Strong understanding of basic mathematical principles for accurate scoring, measuring, and statistical calculation.
• Ability to work independently and as a contributory team member in a positive, productive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment when interacting with staff and participants of various ages and backgrounds in a non-judgmental manner.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure while handling multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, educational, training, and cultural needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian community.

Minimum Core Competencies:

CITC Values, Respectful Leadership, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Communication Skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Continued employment is contingent upon completion of satisfactory state and federal fingerprint criminal background check.
• High School Diploma or GED.

NYO Official

• Experience working with Alaska Native and American Indian youth in competitive or educational settings.
• Knowledge of traditional Alaska Native cultural practices and values.

Sr. NYO Official

• Prior experience serving as an NYO Official.
• Highly proficient at reading scoresheets and bracket systems.
• Demonstrated respectful, clear communication with athletes, coaches, and fellow officials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience officiating Native Youth Olympic events or similar athletic competitions.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Good manual dexterity.
• Standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner.
• The ability to wear the appropriate PPE.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• A good sense of spatial awareness.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, dust, and noise levels.
• Must be able to handle heavy materials and tools.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.