Youth Basketball Referee - Seasonal

Elkgroveparks; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Elk Grove Park District seeks a Youth Basketball Referee to officiate youth games on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings (January - March). The role requires understanding league rules and maintaining a professional demeanor with staff, teams, players, and fans at all times.

Responsibilities include punctual attendance, travel when needed, safe operation of equipment, enforcing rules, and upholding district safety policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in various situations.
• Knowledge of the game and rules, including hand signals.
• Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
• Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with guests.
• Demonstrates good organization and oral communication skills.
• Fair, attentive, enthusiastic and displays good sportsmanship.
• Reliable and prompt for games. Transportation is needed for away games.
• Must possess the ability to work with coaches and other staff and participants in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Officiate youth basketball games.
• Enforce league rules.
• Promote safe and fair gameplay.
• Must wear a referee jersey, and black shorts/pants during games and have a whistle.
• Ensure games begin and end on-time.
• Ensure spectators remain respectful and do not threaten the safety, fairness, or fun environment of the game.

Skills

communication

rules knowledge

safety awareness

guest relations

organization

sportsmanship

punctuality

professional conduct

Job description

Hours: Friday Evenings and Saturday Mornings (January - March)

Pay Rate: $38.00 per game

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Athletic Supervisor, the Youth Basketball Referee will be responsible for understanding the rules of the league and is expected to act in a professional manner to staff, teams, players, and fans at all times.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must be prompt and present when scheduled.
• Some travel is required, and must provide its own transportation.
• Perform the job safely and in compliance with district policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks.
• Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the safety program of the Elk Grove Park District.
• Arrive at the facility a minimum 15 minutes prior to game time.
• Be familiar with and promote established District policies and procedures and conduct self in accordance with the same.
• Attend necessary staff meetings and/or training prior to season, in-season and/or post-season.
• Must assist in solving any verbal or physical arguments.
• Perform any other similar or related Park District duties as required or assigned.
• Officiate youth basketball games.
• Enforce league rules.
• Promote safe and fair gameplay.
• Must wear a referee jersey, and black shorts/pants during games and have a whistle.
• Ensure games begin and end on-time.
• Ensure spectators remain respectful and do not threaten the safety, fairness, or fun environment of the game.
• Ability to run and back pedal.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must work around the general population.
• Must work under supervision and direction of the Athletic Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate in various situations.
• Knowledge of the game and rules, including hand signals.
• Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
• Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with guests.
• Demonstrates good organization and oral communication skills.
• Fair, attentive, enthusiastic and displays good sportsmanship.
• Reliable and prompt for games. Transportation is needed for away games.
• Must possess the ability to work with coaches and other staff and participants in a professional manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience preferred, but not required

Elk Grove Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Summary of Benefits