Youth Basketball Referee

POSITION PURPOSE:
Officiate at municipal youth league basketball events.  Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations.

• Officiate at basketball games to maintain standards of play and ensure game rules are observed.
• Judge performance in order to award points, impose penalties or determine results. 
• Turn in scores and times to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Signal game start/end times.
• Keep track of elapsed time, starting and stopping play as necessary.
• Resolve complaints or claims of infractions by participants and assess proper action required.
• Verify scores as necessary.
• Direct participants to assigned areas.
• Report to PRCS Recreation Supervisor regarding scores, complaints, or other disciplinary actions taken.
• Confer with coaches, players and facility managers to provide information, coordinate activities and discuss issues.
• Teach and explain established rules and regulations governing basketball.
• Verify eligibility of players and equipment.
• Attend assigned games consistently with limited access to personal time off.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated understanding of the rules and regulations of adult basketball league. 
• Ability to resolve conflict in a professional, polite, equitable manner.
• A demonstrated history of excellent work attendance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least a sophomore in high school or have equivalent education or experience
• Reliable transportation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience as an official
• A minimum of at least 2 years of active league play

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Mandatory one-hour preseason meeting prior to the start of the basketball seasonPHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION:

• Duties involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking/running over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, kneeling, leaping, jumping down, standing in place or continual walking, lifting and carrying of moderate to heavy items (including people) on a consistent basis.  Exposure to moving objects such as basketballs.

This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine.

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.