Men's Basketball League Referee

City of Port Washington•Parks and Rec, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Men’s Basketball League Referee officiates scheduled adult basketball league games, applies league and basketball rules consistently, and helps maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment for participants. The City of Port Washington provides full-city services including Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS), Engineering, Public Works, Water and Sewer utilities, Building Inspections, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Marina, Senior Center, Library, Finance, Clerk and Administration. We are a welcoming destination for living, working, and visiting that – combined with our core values of accountability, innovation, trust, industriousness, and friendship – create an environment with opportunities to make a positive impact for our community.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Knowledge/application of basketball rules
Consistent and impartial officiating
Authority to address misconduct/eject players
Conflict management
Injury
Ability to be professional and enforce rules
Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members and the public

Nice To Haves

Current Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Responsibilities

Officiates scheduled league play
Communicates decisions clearly and professionally to players and team captains.
Assists participants, answers questions, and maintains a positive experience
Addresses unsportsmanlike conduct and may remove/eject participants in accordance with league rules and department procedures.
Inspects the playing area and equipment for obvious safety concerns prior to play and reports concerns to Parks & Recreation staff.
Notify management of facility needs and any problems that may arise
Ensure safety standards are met, and department and facility policies are followed
Notify Parks and Recreation department of weather cancellations and rescheduling, standings, forfeits, player ejections, accidents, or incidents.
Contact Captains in the event of cancellation due to weather or forfeits.
Responds appropriately to injuries or emergencies and provides first aid/CPR within the scope of current training, when appropriate.
Completes required accident/incident reports.