Basketball Referee - Flexible Part-Time, Evening Games

Players Sport & Social Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 4,500 - 6,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Players Sport & Social Group in Chicago seeks reliable referees to officiate adult basketball leagues city-wide. You will enforce rules, keep games on schedule, and ensure fair play while handling conduct issues with professionalism.

Ideal candidates have experience officiating or playing basketball, strong decision-making under pressure, excellent communication, and live in the Chicago area with weekday evening availability (6-10 PM). In-person, part-time role with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Reliability and punctuality for every scheduled shift.
• Strong communication with players, captains and staff.
• Solid working knowledge of basketball rules.
• Prior basketball officiating or playing experience.
• Confidence making decisions under pressure, even when calls are contested.
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude and team spirit.
• Availability for weeknight evenings (roughly 6–10 PM).
• Based in the Chicago area with reliable transportation to venues across the city.

Responsibilities

• Officiate adult recreational and competitive basketball games.
• Enforce league rules consistently to keep games fair and on schedule.
• Handle player conduct issues firmly and in line with policy.
• Communicate clearly with players, captains and league staff.
• Track and report scores at the end of each game.
• Represent PSSG's fun, social spirit on and off the court.

Skills

Reliability

Strong communication

Basketball rules knowledge

Officiating experience

Decision making under pressure

Enthusiastic attitude

Weeknight availability

Based in Chicago area

Education

Officiating certification (nice to have)

Job description

Players Sport & Social Group in Chicago seeks reliable referees to officiate adult basketball leagues city-wide. You will enforce rules, keep games on schedule, and ensure fair play while handling conduct issues with professionalism.

Ideal candidates have experience officiating or playing basketball, strong decision-making under pressure, excellent communication, and live in the Chicago area with weekday evening availability (6-10 PM). In-person, part-time role with a flexible schedule.