Basketball Referee

California Schools Talent Collaborative • Santa Maria, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Basketball Referee Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!
JOB SUMMARY: Officiate assigned school sports (e.g., basketball, volleyball) matches in a safe, fair, and professional manner. The position is responsible for applying and enforcing applicable rules and regulations, exercising sound judgment in making calls and managing game situations, and promoting sportsmanship and respectful conduct among students, coaches, staff, and spectators. The Sport Referee actively monitors the playing environment, addresses unsafe or inappropriate behavior, and appropriately manages and de-escalates disputes or conflicts that may arise during competition.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous referee or officiating experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of official designated sport rules and officiating procedures.
• Consistent attendance, punctuality, reliability, and impartiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with students, coaches, staff, and spectators.
• Ability to remain calm and make quick, fair decisions in a competitive environment.
• Understand and apply applicable rules and procedures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Remain professional and impartial during matches.
• Perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
• Provide a clear TB test.
• Reliable transportation is required to meet the needs of the position
• Employees who operate a personal or company vehicle related to work location requirements must maintain, and provide Human Resources, proof of a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Officiate assigned matches and enforce official rules.
• Make fair and consistent calls throughout each match.
• Communicate decisions clearly and professionally with students, coaches, staff, and spectators.
• Promote safe and appropriate conduct during matches by actively monitoring players’ behavior and consistently enforcing applicable rules and safety expectations.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and sportsmanlike environment by appropriately managing and de-escalating conflicts or disputes that arise during assigned matches, using sound judgment, effective communication, and established rules and procedures.
• Arrive on time and fully prepared for all scheduled assignments, allowing sufficient time to review relevant schedules, rules, procedures, equipment, and assignment-specific expectations.
• Perform job related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED