Sports Official (Youth Basketball)
About The Position
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for seasonal Sports Officials in the Recreation Department, specifically Youth Basketball Officials. This position enforces the rules of the game during Liberty County Recreation Department sporting events. Officials preside over competitive events, ensure fair and respectful play, enforce rules and sportsmanship, identify infractions, and apply penalties. They report court or field problems to onsite Athletic Staff, assist with injured, ejected, or unruly participants, and communicate game details to scorekeepers for accurate documentation. Other duties may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- More than six months of experience supervising a sporting activity or sport.
- Knowledge of specific GHSA and Recreation Department league rules.
- Knowledge of rules and methods of play for the assigned event or game.
- Ability to exercise fair and impartial judgment and make decisions quickly.
- Ability to maintain order and earn the respect of game participants.
- Skill in keeping records and making reports.
Responsibilities
- Preside over competitive sporting events to help maintain standards of play.
- Officiate assigned games fairly and respectfully toward players and spectators.
- Ensure guidelines, rules, and sportsmanship are enforced.
- Detect infractions and decide penalties according to the rules of the game.
- Report field or court problems to onsite Athletic Staff.
- Assist injured, ejected, or unruly participants.
- Communicate game details with scorekeepers for accurate documentation.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
