Athletic Official - Basketball

Bend Park And Recreation District (OR); Bend (OR); On-site; USD 3,300 - 5,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Whistles provided

Shirts provided

Job summary

Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking Basketball Officials to officiate middle school games on Saturdays, ensuring fair play and safety. Officials will follow district policies and attend training clinics.

Successful candidates will report to the District Office in Bend, OR and complete concussion and mandatory reporting training. Officiating duties include enforcing rules, managing game flow, and communicating with coaches and participants.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of basketball rules and safety guidelines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to make independent, quick decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Enforce playing rules and safety for basketball games.
• Handle emergencies as needed and complete required reporting.
• Communicate with coaches, players, guardians and staff.

Skills

Rule knowledge

Communication

Decision making

Leadership

Job description

Benefit type: non benefited

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

About the job:

Athletic 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.

Basketball Officials will be officiating basketball games for grades 3-5 at middle schools.

A day in the life:

• 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.

Schedule information:

Mandatory Officials Meeting: Thursday, January 7th, 2027 at 6pm.

Location:District Office 799 SW Columbia St., Bend, OR 97702

Basketball games are on Saturdays, January 16, 2027 - February 27, 2027. Games last 1 hr. and run from 9am to 7pm.

Compensation:

Paid per game, see table below

• Youth Double $18/game
• Youth Solo $27/game

Whistles and officials' shirts are provided.

Requirements

What we're looking for:

Strong Knowledge of:

• Playing rules and regulations of specific sport required to do the job and safety guidelines related to assignment.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and Training:

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

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. To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete online application. Your application and submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the information we use for our evaluation.

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.

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.

Accountability Customer Service Orientation Safety Judgment and Decision Making Teamwork and Cooperation Results Orientation

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