Youth Basketball Referee

Deerfield Park District; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free recreation center membership

Job summary

Deerfield Park District in Deerfield, IL is seeking a Youth Basketball Referee to ensure safety and control of the game, applying the rules consistently and fairly.

This is a Saturday position, 9:00am to 3:00pm, with pay between $18 and $20 per hour. The role emphasizes teamwork, strong customer service and adherence to park district policies. Free Sachs Recreation Center membership is provided during employment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Background check required.
• Able to work Saturdays and maintain safety and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time for all games when assigned.
• Wear appropriate uniform as required to support position as a referee.
• Make calls that are consistent and correct with the rules.
• Hustle up and down the court.
• Move about the court to keep up with play to be in position to make the appropriate calls.
• 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 Deerfield Park District policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Maintains good safety and awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Safety aware

Job description

At Deerfield Park District, we provide outstanding parks, services, facilities and recreation programs that enrich lives, promote healthy living and inspire memorable experiences. We are looking for hard working, caring people that support our mission.

Our Youth Basketball Referee is responsible for the safety and control of the game as assigned and the rules of the game must be studied, known and used consistently in every game.

Scheduled: Saturdays 9:00am - 3:00pm
Pay rate: $18.00

Essential Functions Include:

• Arrive on time for all games when assigned.
• Wear appropriate uniform as required to support position as a referee.
• Make calls that are consistent and correct with the rules.
• Hustle up and down the court.
• Move about the court to keep up with play to be in position to make the appropriate calls.
• 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 Deerfield Park District policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Maintains good safety and awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or older
• Works well in a team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted during work at all levels, including a culturally diverse public with a focus on safety and quality customer service
• We abide by the IL Park District Code
• Must pass a background check

Wage Range:$18 -$20, starting pay at the base of range.

Benefits:Sachs Recreation Center free membership during employment with park district.