Youth Sports Basketball Referee part time

The Player Progression Academy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Company parties

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Player Progression Academy in Washington, DC is hiring part-time youth basketball officials to oversee games from elementary to middle school levels. You will uphold game rules, maintain safety, and create a fun, fair environment for players and spectators during weekend fixtures.

Requirements include strong sports knowledge, clear communication, and the ability to manage equipment and game-day logistics.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of organized sports, including game skills, rules, and safety considerations.
• Ability to effectively communicate and enforce league and game rules.
• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and engagement with players and spectators.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, coaches, players/participants, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Officiate games according to set rules and with fairness and respect to all participants and spectators.
• Assure the return and condition of issued equipment and supplies.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures at Game-day sites.
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills

Sports knowledge

Communication

Safety awareness

Public interaction

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

OUR STORY

The Player Progression Academy (PPA) is a premier sports organization in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Our mission is to create great experiences and holistic development through sports. PPA is strategically designed to maximize each player’s individual technical and tactical understanding of the game, by creating a competitive and enriched environment. We are respected for having a highly decorated staff of coaches and professionals who apply passion, creativity, and excitement to our programs.

The PPA is continually looking to add creative, determined, active, fun, and ambitious people to its team. The most important element to our success is having a team of people who believe in our mission and understand the PPALife.

POSITION DETAILS:

Part-time position working approximately 8-10 hours per weekend depending on how many games are officiated.

This person will have the opportunity to officiate Youth Basketball competitions ranging from elementary to middle school age groups. They are expected to maintain a fun and safe environment for all participants. Keeping players safe and players healthy is the first concern, the official will promptly and decisively address unsafe situations as well as unsafe/inappropriate conduct on the part of players and spectators. The location, time, and duration of each game will depend upon schedule, location, and other factors as determined by supervision. Necessary equipment will be provided by the Player Progression Academy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Officiate games according to set rules and with fairness and respect to all participants and spectators
• Assure the return and condition of issued equipment and supplies
• Assist with opening and closing procedures at Game-day sites
• Perform other related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of organized sports, including game skills, techniques, and rules, as well as potential risks and safety hazards and appropriate safety precautions
• Ability to effectively communicate and enforce league and game rules as appropriate
• Ability to effectively demonstrate and promote enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and achievement in the sport
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with co-workers, coaches, players/participants, and the general public
• Physical requirements include the ability to keep up with the pace of the game, running up and down the playing field as needed; as well as the ability to transport, set up, and take down related equipment

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

• One or more interviews
• A pre-employment background investigation
• An evaluation of training and experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Ability and willingness to attend meetings or training
• Ability to provide own transportation as needed
• Available to work shift on consecutive weekends