Youth Basketball Official PT

Verde Valley Chamber; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Cottonwood is seeking a part-time youth basketball referee to officiate games for the Parks and Recreation Department. The role emphasizes keeping players safe, maintaining game control, and serving as a professional role model for participants.

Referees will wear designated jerseys, work under supervision, and coordinate with adult coaches to prioritize the best interests of the children. Saturdays availability is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate professionally with coaches, players, score keepers and parents.
• Familiarity with basketball rules and the modified rules used by Cottonwood Parks and Recreation.
• Ability to remain calm in a stressful competitive atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Referees youth games, ensuring safety and game control.
• Wear referee jerseys and officiate games professionally.
• Communicate with adult coaches to ensure games are in the best interest of child participants.

Skills

Professional communication

Rule knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator II – Sports and Special Events and the Recreation Services Supervisor, this position manages and officiates youth basketball games for the City of Cottonwood Parks and Recreation Department.

TASKS:

Referees will be expected to referee youth games, keeping youth safe and the games under control. This position also requires referees to act professionally and to serve as role models for the participants. Referees are required to wear referee jerseys when working a game. This position also requires that referees communicate with adult coaches to ensure games are played with the best interest of the child participant in mind.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERSITICS:

Ability to communicate professionally with coaches, players, score keepers and parents. Familiarity with the rules of basketball and the modified rules used by Cottonwood Parks and Recreation. Ability to remain calm in a stressful competitive atmosphere.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This classification involves work while standing and must be able to run for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds for distances of 100 feet.

HOURS

Must be able to work Saturdays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfactorily perform the job. Graduation from high school or equivalency is desirable. Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain a valid State of Arizona operator’s license upon employment.

Additional Postings available from City of Cottonwood Human Resources Office