Basketball Referee

New Orleans Jewish Community Center; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center is seeking friendly, knowledgeable basketball referees for 6-9 pm weekday games. You will enforce rules, ensure safety, and maintain neutrality on the court, while communicating clearly with players and staff to start games promptly.

Candidates should know the JCC's modified rules, stay calm under pressure, and model professionalism in all interactions. Prior experience on court is preferred.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with basketball rules and the JCC's modified rules.
• Ability to communicate with players and statistician to start games promptly.
• Ability to run for extended periods during games.
• Calm under pressure in a competitive environment.
• Respect NOJCC policies and culture, including Judaism-related norms.

Responsibilities

• Keep games safe and under control at all times.
• Maintain professionalism as a role model on court.
• Wear referee jerseys while officiating games.
• Communicate openly with participants to start games on time.
• Maintain neutrality when officiating all games.

Skills

Basketball officiating

Basketball rule knowledge

Communication

Stamina

Conflict management

Job description

The New Orleans JCC is seeking a friendly and knowledgeable basketball referee..YABL – 5 on 5 full Court (Monday)Mellow ball – 3 on 3 or 4 on 4 half court (Wednesday)The JCC is looking for Mondays and Wednesdays evenings 6- 9 pm.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Expected to keep everyone safe and the games controlled Maintain professionalism and serve as role models Must wear referee jerseys when working a game Open communication with the participants to ensure games start in a timely manner. Must have neutral opinion when officiating gamesEducation and/or Work Experience Requirements: Must have familiarity with the basketball rules and the modified rules used by the JCC Must be able to communicate with players/statistician to get games started promptly Must be able to run for extended amounts of time Must be able to communicate schedule conflicts with supervisor Must be able to remain calm in a stressful competitive atmosphere Lead by example; follow all NOJCC policies and procedures as defined in the NOJCC Handbook and as directed byAgency leadership. Basic awareness of Judaism and Jewish cultural norms and traditions