Seasonal - Youth Sport Official - Basketball
About The Position
The Appleton Park & Recreation Department is seeking Youth Sport Officials for their basketball program. This role involves enforcing basketball rules, supervising games, and promoting a positive environment for participants, coaches, and spectators. Officials will also instruct players on the rules and structure of basketball and submit necessary paperwork. The program serves children in Kindergarten through 6th Grade and runs on Saturday mornings from January 9, 2027, to March 14, 2027. Training will occur in December 2026. Certification is helpful but not required. Selected candidates may be hired at different levels based on experience and ability.
Requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of the rules of basketball.
- Ability to execute common officiating skills and techniques.
- Ability to positively supervise and control the game "atmosphere".
- Ability to identify "teachable moments" and integrate instruction into the management of the game.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive, courteous, working relationships with coworkers, coaches and the public.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Ability to keep accurate records and complete necessary paperwork.
Nice To Haves
- Certification is helpful but not required.
- Two (2) years of basketball experience (for Sport Official II).
- High school graduate / GED and four (4) years of officiating experience (for Sport Official III).
- Serves as a mentor to other officials, and has earned the respect of participants, coaches and the public through past work in Appleton Park & Recreation Department programs (for Sport Official III).
- WIAA certified (for Sport Official III WIAA certified).
Responsibilities
- Understand, and actively represent / promote the beliefs and priorities of the Appleton Park & Recreation Department youth sports program (skill development, sportsmanship & lifelong enjoyment of the game).
- Interpret and enforce National Federation basketball game rules along with local Appleton Park & Recreation Department league rule modifications.
- Supervise and control the general conduct of all participants.
- Identify violations of game rules and impose the appropriate penalties.
- Make decisions on situations or occurrences not specifically addressed in said rules.
- Maintain a positive environment using encouraging means when interacting with coaches, participants, and spectators.
- Instruct players regarding the rules and structure of basketball.
- Submit all necessary paperwork (game results, pay sheet, etc) at the conclusion of shift.
- Wear proper officiating attire per the National Federation basketball rules and the Appleton Park & Recreation Department league dress requirements.
- Adhere to City of Appleton and Appleton Park & Recreation Department policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
