Youth Basketball Referee

SUMMARY: The Youth Basketball Referee is responsible for officiating youth basketball games for ages 5-14. A thorough knowledge of basketball and applicable Park District rules needed to officiate each age group is required to ensure games run smoothly and players display good sportsmanship at all times. Referees are paid per game.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

• None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a safe, engaging environment throughout the framework of basketball games

• Thorough knowledge of grade-specific Park District basketball rules for Grades 1-8 (age 5-14)

• Positively interact with youth, coaches, parents/guardians, and team members

• Referee games within specific grade-level basketball rules

• Provide positive feedback to participants and coaches during and after games

• Communicate with other Park District staff, supervisors, and team leaders as needed

• Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents

• Obey the practical safety rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Wilmette Park District safety program that are pertinent to the activities conducted by the department

• Become familiar with and follow the safety procedures of the Wilmette Park District, including, but not limited to, fire, severe weather, and evacuation procedures

• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions observed to immediate supervisor

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 16 years old

• At least three (3) years of experience playing basketball

• Experience officiating basketball preferred

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• IHSA certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Ability to articulate age-specific basketball rules to participants, coaches, and parents/guardians

• Ability to project across a large area with clear and concise language

• Ability to maintain self-control and composure in high-stress and/or difficult situations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• The employee is frequently required to talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms

• The employee must maintain close supervision of children when assisting in programs

• Must be able to run back and forth on the length of basketball court

HOURS:

• Must be able to work weekends

Salary : $16 - $25