Youth Basketball Referee

Have a passion and direct knowledge of the game and rules of basketball? Then this is a great part time, seasonal opportunity for you! The City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation is hiring referees for the upcoming 2025 Youth Basketball Season. These positions would start on the weekends in January through March.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour.

To Apply

Complete the online application at https://desmoineswa.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Have a passion for sports and follow the game of basketball? Looking for a seasonal part time opportunity that aligns with your school or other work? We look forward to receiving your application!

Nature of Work

The City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department is hiring referees for the upcoming Youth Basketball Season. The Youth Basketball program serves youth in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Basketball referees work under the supervision of the Assistant Recreation Manager and in tandem with the Coaches and Scorekeepers to coordinate a successful recreation program.

Schedule

These are extra-hire positions during the basketball season from January through March; the hours vary, are typically on Saturdays with make-up games on weeknights. Hours vary from 0 to 20 hours per week and are dependent upon Des Moines Recreation Youth Basketball program needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Reports for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Arrive to work location on time for set-up duties.
• Officiates youth basketball games in accordance with rules and procedures for each specific youth basketball division.
• Control games in a confident and appropriate manner.
• Assist in putting away game day equipment and supplies.
• Ensure all participants comply with league rules.
• Make calls with confidence and knowledge of league rules.
• Assist in emergency procedures.
• Make sure teams have appropriate equipment, etc.
• Keep records including, but not limited to, incident/accident reports, timecards and communication with the Assistant Recreation Manager.
• Assists in putting away chairs, sanitizing, and cleaning up the gym as required.
• Step in as scorekeepers as needed. Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to being assigned to work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, equalize peak work periods, or balance the workload.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Strong knowledge of the game of Basketball and the Des Moines Recreation Youth Basketball rules and program expectations specific to each youth basketball Division.

Ability to:

• Ability to work in tandem with other referees where appropriate and with scorekeepers and coaches to ensure games are being managed and played according to league rules.
• Ability to recognize and correct safety hazards.
• Effective oral communication skills with players, coaches, and spectators.
• Ability to maintain control of games at all times.
• Ability to referee in an instructional manner with players of all ages.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with participants, players, coaches and spectators.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to put away chairs and clean up the gym.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; hours are subject to change

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience as a referee.
• Working with children and/or teens preferred.
• A combination of experience and training enabling the individual to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.
• Successful completion of a criminal history and background check.

Special Requirements

• Must be 15 ½ years of age.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR Card within 30 days of employment.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal history background check.
• Because of the known effects of tobacco use, the City of Des Moines does not hire applicants who use tobacco products.

Work Environment and Physical Abilities

• Indoor work environment. The locations will vary, but are within the City of Des Moines. The ability to travel to off-site program locations is required. The position requires the ability to speak and hear to exchange information, sit for extended periods of time, run, bend, stretch and lift up to 50 pounds.

Extra-Hire Employment

• The City defines an "extra-hire employee" as one who is appointed to a position that is not eligible for benefits except those mandated by law or regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• The City of Des Moines is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and all qualified applicants, including all ethnic backgrounds and persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer is obligated to make a reasonable accommodation only to the known limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability. In general, it is the responsibility of the applicant or employee with a disability to inform the employer that an accommodation is needed to participate in the application process, to perform essential job functions or to receive equal benefits and privileges of employment.

General Information

• The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.
• The City of Des Moines is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
• The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

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