Youth Basketball Referee - Seasonal

Elk Grove Park District•Elk Grove Village, IL

About The Position

The Youth Basketball Referee officiates youth basketball games from January through March, working Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. Under the direction of the Athletic Supervisor, the referee must understand and enforce league rules, promote safe and fair gameplay, and behave professionally toward staff, teams, players, spectators, and guests. The position pays $38 per game. The referee must arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes before game time, help ensure games start and finish on schedule, and help address verbal or physical arguments. Some travel is required, including travel to away games, and the referee must provide their own transportation. Referees must wear a referee jersey and black shorts or pants and bring a whistle. The role also involves attending required staff meetings or training and following district policies, procedures, and safety rules.

Requirements

Ability to communicate in various situations.
Knowledge of basketball and its rules, including hand signals.
Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with guests.
Good organization and oral communication skills.
Fair, attentive, enthusiastic, and demonstrates good sportsmanship.
Reliable and prompt for games.
Must provide transportation, including for away games.
Ability to work professionally with coaches, staff, and participants.
Ability to run and back pedal.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Must work around the general population and under the supervision and direction of the Athletic Supervisor.
Must wear a referee jersey and black shorts or pants during games and have a whistle.

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Officiate youth basketball games and enforce league rules.
Promote safe and fair gameplay.
Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes before game time and be prompt for scheduled games.
Help ensure games begin and end on time.
Help resolve verbal or physical arguments.
Ensure spectators remain respectful and do not threaten the safety, fairness, or enjoyment of the game.
Attend necessary staff meetings and training before, during, or after the season.
Follow District policies, procedures, work rules, and safety rules.
Use necessary equipment safely and follow the Elk Grove Park District safety program.
Conduct oneself professionally with staff, teams, players, fans, coaches, guests, and participants.
Perform other similar or related Park District duties as required or assigned.