Basketball Referee - Seasonal

Wheaton Park District; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Wheaton Park District is seeking basketball referees to oversee games, enforce IHSA rules with district adjustments, and ensure safe, fair play on Saturdays. Applicants must be at least 16 years old with basketball experience and knowledge of the rules. CPR/AED certification is required within one year, and referees will interact with coaches, parents, and spectators.

The position offers weekend hours from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with pay in the $15.00–$22.50 DOQ range per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age with some basketball experience as a player or official.
• Must have knowledge of basketball rules.
• Must be comfortable working with adult coaches, parents, and spectators.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time for all games when assigned.
• Wear appropriate uniform as required to support position as a referee.
• Appropriately use a whistle during games.
• Make calls that are consistent and correct with the rules of basketball.
• Move about the court to keep up with play to make appropriate calls.
• Cooperate with other staff and work well with other referees.
• Demonstrate that Safe, Fair, and Fun are priorities.
• Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
• Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proactively support the V.A.L.U.E.S. (integrity, fun, commitment, adaptability and growth, kindness, and service) on a daily basis.
• Organize, live, demonstrate, and implement the Character Counts program for coaches and parents.
• Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Basketball rules knowledge

Job description

Responsible for the safety and control of basketball games as assigned and the rules of the game (as authorized by IHSA rules with Park District adjustments for age and skill level) and must be studied, known, and used consistently in every game.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Minimum 16 years of age with some basketball experience as a player or official. Must have knowledge of basketball rules. Must be comfortable working with adult coaches, parents, and spectators.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Arrive on time for all games when assigned.
• Wear appropriate uniform as required to support position as a referee.
• Appropriately use a whistle during games.
• Make calls that are consistent and correct with the rules of basketball.
• Move about the court to keep up with play to make appropriate calls.
• Cooperate with other staff and work well with other referees.
• Demonstrate that Safe, Fair, and Fun are priorities.
• Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
• Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proactively support the V.A.L.U.E.S. (integrity, fun, commitment, adaptability and growth, kindness, and service) on a daily basis.
• Organize, live, demonstrate, and implement the Character Counts program for coaches and parents.
• Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, ETC.

Must have and maintain: CPR/AED certified or obtain within one (1) year of employment. Be a “Mandated Reporter” for the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to: continuously move about the courts for long periods of time while keeping up with the games while in play to make appropriate calls; frequently move various sports equipment weighing up to 10 lbs. and position one’s self to see plays

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to: frequently work indoors and experience varying ranges of lighting and temperatures in the building.

HOURS

8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. possible hours (Saturdays)

SALARY

$15.00 - $22.50 DOQ

SALARY RANGE

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$15.00 - $18.75 - $22.50

Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V