Basketball Referee

JCPRD; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) invites energetic applicants to join our Gold Medal Team as a Basketball Referee. You will call scheduled basketball games and programs sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Games are held in the evenings after 5 PM. Training is provided; minimum age 16 and older. This is a part-time role with a focus on fair play and teamwork within our community recreation program.

Qualifications

• Participate in basketball and sports officiating, experience preferred but not required.
• The ability to officiate youth basketball (Games are played in the evenings after 5 PM).
• Will train as needed.
• Minimum age 16 years old and older.

Responsibilities

• Tactfully discuss questionable calls when it is convenient to consult with the other referees if applicable.
• Attend training as directed by Sports Official Supervisor
• Utilize resources (rule books, clinics) and problem-solving skills
• Call scheduled basketball games and programs sponsored or coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Skills

Basketball officiating

Youth basketball

Job description

Overview

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization,you’llhelp bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—andwe’restill growing.

When you work at JCPRD,you’rejoining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork.

Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone!

Job Description

JCPRD is seeking energetic applicants looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and fun environment! Come join our Gold Medal Team as a Basketball Referee to help us grow with our organization to make it among the best in the nation. Basketball Referees are responsible for calling scheduled basketball games and programs sponsored or coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department.

• Tactfully discuss questionable calls when it is convenient to consult with the other referees if applicable
• Attend training as directed by Sports Official Supervisor
• Utilize resources (rule books, clinics) and problem-solving skills
• $25.00 per game (all games have a running clock)

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Job Requirements

• Participate in basketball and sports officiating, experience preferred but not required
• The ability to officiate youth basketball (Games are played in the evenings after 5 PM)
• Will train as needed
• Minimum age 16 years old and older

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.