Adult Basketball Referee

Job Title: Adult Basketball Referee

Job Status: Part Time – Non-Exempt

Department: Recreation

Primary Work Location: Community Recreation Center

Reports To: Recreation Services Manager - Aquatics & Facilities

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Essential Job Duties                                                                                                                              
•    Officiate contests in an unbiased manner and make sure contest is played within the rules. The Referee will be in complete control of the contest.
•    Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
•    Work as scheduled.
•    Arrive fifteen (15) minutes prior to scheduled game time.
•    Assist Recreation Services Manager with any setup, field maintenance, etc. needed before the contest, during, or after the game.    
•    Approach the position as a representative of the Wheeling Park District, displaying respect for the facility, participants, parents, and co-workers.
•    Maintain a professional and mature attitude before, during, and after the contest.
•    Attend all training sessions assigned by the Recreation Program Manager, read rules, watch videos, and accept suggestions from qualified personnel.    
•    Participates in required training and safety programs as established by the Wheeling Park District.
•    Supports and exhibits the organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition and appreciation, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
•    Performs special projects or other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements                                                                                                                    
18 years of age or older.      

Skills and Abilities
•    Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
•    Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
•    Must have CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days 

Knowledge
•    A general knowledge of basketball
•    General ISHA basketball rules

Physical Requirements                                                                                                                   
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
•    Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tool, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
•    Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
•    Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
•    Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
•    May need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions                                                                                                                                                                               
•    Most activities will be performed indoors.
•    Employee may be exposed to chemicals or other potentially dangerous materials utilized in the manufacturing of arts and crafts or routine maintenance supplies.
•    Employee may be exposed to noise distractions from employees or equipment operation in adjacent work areas.

Salary : $35