Basketball Referees - Recreation Leaders - Supplemental

City of Renton•Wa, WA

10d•$22 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Renton is hiring Basketball Referees for our youth basketball season. Shifts are generally on Friday evenings between 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Saturdays between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM from January through Mid-March. Recreation Leaders will be responsible for refereeing and scorekeeping basketball games ranging in age divisions from kindergarten - 8th Grade. At the conclusion of the basketball season, shift availability and sport focus will adjust to meet the seasonal programming needs.

Requirements

Knowledge of basketball rules and gameplay
Ability to work and communicate effectively with children and adults
General sports knowledge
At least 16 years of age (for Recreation Leader 1)
At least 18 years of age (for Recreation Leader 2 and 3)
Must be able to successfully pass a required background check.
2 – 4 years of previous work, or volunteer, experience related to the designated or assigned recreation program required (for Recreation Leader 2)
4 – 8 years of previous work, or volunteer, experience related to the designated or assigned recreation program required (for Recreation Leader 3)
Valid Driver's License (for Recreation Leader 2 and 3)
Some positions may require successful passing of a required driving record check (for Recreation Leader 2 and 3)
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of assigned recreation programs, activities, and services.
Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and practices.
Skill in overseeing and leading the work of others.
Ability to handle conflict and solve problems using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Ability to navigate emergency situations.
Work with diverse groups of people in a tactful, effective, and respectful manner.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the community and program participants.
Follow instructions, both written and verbal.
Ability to safely perform job tasks in a variety of park and non-park settings.

Nice To Haves

Volunteer experience related to recreation preferred (for Recreation Leader 1)

Responsibilities

Provide support to, and collaborate with, Recreation Coordinator and other city staff as needed to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing recreation programs; specifically, Youth Basketball.
Lead, instruct, and teach participants using excellent citizenship, sportsmanship, and inclusivity.
Provide each participant the opportunity to succeed and grow their social skills through recreational opportunities.
Understand, explain and up-hold program and facility expectations.
Ensure program/facility rules, policies and procedures are followed; maintain and enforce safety standards.
Responsible for reporting all participant behavioral problems and incidents to appropriate staff and supervisor.
Provide attendance and facility reports as required.
Attend and supervise program participants during field trips and special events.
Provide a positive attitude toward program participants and staff; encourage and serve as a positive role model for program participants.
Understand, explain, and enforce facility rules.
Keep area tidy, organized, and welcoming to patrons.
Assist in coordination of seasonal staff and volunteer schedules.
Depending on position, may be responsible for overall program supervision, facilitating activities, site rentals, and field use.
Depending on position, may provide direction to other supplemental staff.
Assist in defining and recommending program goals and objectives.
Ensure proper use, care, and storage of program equipment.
Maintain communication with staff, participants, parents/guardian as needed.
Responsible for the designated site location to ensure proper program set-up, security measures and the general cleaning of the facility.
May work in more than one assignment in the department.
Administer first aid as needed.