Athletic Official - Basketball

Bend Park and Recreation•Bend, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Athletic Officials provide officiating services for specific sports competitions and help create an atmosphere that is fun, competitive, and safe. Basketball Officials officiate games for grades 3–5 at middle schools. The role includes enforcing sports policies and playing rules, responding to emergencies, completing required paperwork and training, and communicating with coaches, participants, families, and district staff. Basketball games are held on Saturdays from January 16 through February 27, 2027. Games last one hour and are scheduled between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Officials must attend a mandatory meeting on Thursday, January 7, 2027, at 6 p.m. at the District Office, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend, OR 97702. Compensation is paid per game: $18 per game for a youth double and $27 per game for a youth solo. Whistles and officials’ shirts are provided. The position is non-benefited.

Requirements

Be at least 14 years old.
Have an interest in basketball.
Know the playing rules and regulations of the assigned sport and relevant safety guidelines.
Be able to apply and enforce the sport’s playing rules.
Demonstrate initiative, independent decision-making, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Interact with a variety of patrons and participants and maintain positive, respectful, cooperative relationships.

Responsibilities

Enforce and implement BPRD sports policies and playing rules to maintain appropriate control, fairness, and player safety.
Handle emergency situations as needed.
Complete required reports and paperwork.
Identify facility safety hazards and address them promptly; report hazards to a supervisor when necessary.
Communicate regularly with coaches, participants, parents or guardians, and district staff.
Attend officials training clinics.
Complete annual concussion training.
Complete mandatory reporting training.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.