Men's Basketball League Referee

Port Washington State Bank; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Port Washington is seeking a Part-time Men’s Basketball League Referee in Port Washington, WI. The role officiates league games, enforces rules, and helps ensure a safe, positive environment for participants.

Responsibilities include signaling calls, communicating decisions, addressing misconduct, and coordinating with Parks & Recreation staff. Must be at least 18 with CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of basketball rules.
• Consistent and impartial officiating.
• Ability to address misconduct and eject players when needed.
• Comfort with managing on-court safety and enforcing rules.

Responsibilities

• Officiates scheduled league play.
• Communicates decisions clearly to players and captains.
• Assists participants and maintains a positive experience.
• Addresses unsportsmanlike conduct per league rules.
• Inspects playing area and equipment for safety before play.
• Notifies management of facility needs or problems.
• Ensures safety standards and department policies are followed.
• Notifies Parks and Recreation of weather cancellations or rescheduling.
• Responds to injuries or emergencies and provides first aid/CPR within training scope.

Skills

Basketball rules

Officiating

Conflict management

Safety awareness

Job description

ABOUT PORT WASHINGTON

The City’s population of 12,952 resides within seven square miles including four miles of waterfront. The City provides full-city services including Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS), Engineering, Public Works, Water and Sewer utilities, Building Inspections, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Marina, Senior Center, Library, Finance, Clerk and Administration. We are a welcoming destination for living, working, and visiting that – combined with our core values of accountability, innovation, trust, industriousness, and friendship – create an environment with opportunities to make a positive impact for our community.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Men’s Basketball League Referee officiates scheduled adult basketball league games, applies league and basketball rules consistently, and helps maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment for participants.

Example of Duties

• Officiates scheduled league play
• Communicates decisions clearly and professionally to players and team captains.
• Assists participants, answers questions, and maintains a positive experience
• Addresses unsportsmanlike conduct and may remove/eject participants in accordance with league rules and department procedures.
• Inspects the playing area and equipment for obvious safety concerns prior to play and reports concerns to Parks & Recreation staff.
• Notify management of facility needs and any problems that may arise
• Ensure safety standards are met, and department and facility policies are followed
• Notify Parks and Recreation department of weather cancellations and rescheduling, standings, forfeits, player ejections, accidents, or incidents. Contact Captains in the event of cancellation due to weather or forfeits.
• Responds appropriately to injuries or emergencies and provides first aid/CPR within the scope of current training, when appropriate. Completes required accident/incident reports.

ABOUT PORT WASHINGTON

The City’s population of 12,952 resides within seven square miles including four miles of waterfront. The City provides full-city services including Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS), Engineering, Public Works, Water and Sewer utilities, Building Inspections, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Marina, Senior Center, Library, Finance, Clerk and Administration. We are a welcoming destination for living, working, and visiting that – combined with our core values of accountability, innovation, trust, industriousness, and friendship – create an environment with opportunities to make a positive impact for our community.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Men’s Basketball League Referee officiates scheduled adult basketball league games, applies league and basketball rules consistently, and helps maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment for participants.

Example of Duties

• Officiates scheduled league play
• Communicates decisions clearly and professionally to players and team captains.
• Assists participants, answers questions, and maintains a positive experience
• Addresses unsportsmanlike conduct and may remove/eject participants in accordance with league rules and department procedures.
• Inspects the playing area and equipment for obvious safety concerns prior to play and reports concerns to Parks & Recreation staff.
• Notify management of facility needs and any problems that may arise
• Ensure safety standards are met, and department and facility policies are followed
• Notify Parks and Recreation department of weather cancellations and rescheduling, standings, forfeits, player ejections, accidents, or incidents. Contact Captains in the event of cancellation due to weather or forfeits.
• Responds appropriately to injuries or emergencies and provides first aid/CPR within the scope of current training, when appropriate. Completes required accident/incident reports.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Current Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• Knowledge/application of basketball rules
• Consistent and impartial officiating
• Authority to address misconduct/eject players
• Conflict management
• Injury
• Ability to be professional and enforce rules
• Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members and the public

Additional Details

Physical Skills

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, run/jog, bend, kneel, reach, and manipulate objects, as well as talk and hear. The position requires the ability to move quickly around a basketball court for extended periods, maintain mobility, and project their voice so participants can hear instructions and calls.