Job Description

Posting number: YBO26-1006

Department: Youth Sports

Job classification: Youth Basketball Official

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation

Summary

Youth Basketball Officials are responsible for providing a safe, fair, and positive game environment for participants, coaches, and spectators. Officials enforce league rules, manage game flow, and promote good sportsmanship while serving as a positive representative of Apex Park and Recreation District. This position plays a critical role in creating an enjoyable and developmental experience for youth athletes of varying ages and skill levels.

• Officiate youth basketball games in accordance with league rules and policies.
• Ensure participant safety by monitoring game play and enforcing rules consistently.
• Manage game flow, timing, and game administration responsibilities as assigned.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with players, coaches, staff, and spectators.
• Promote good sportsmanship and positive behavior during games.
• Address conflicts and game situations calmly and professionally.
• Attend scheduled games and arrive prepared and on time.
• Report incidents, injuries, or concerns to program staff as needed.
• Assist in maintaining a positive and inclusive recreation environment.

Examples of duties

• Minimum hiring age: 16.
• Officiate youth basketball games in accordance with league rules and policies.
• Ensure participant safety by monitoring game play and enforcing rules consistently.
• Manage game flow, timing, and game administration responsibilities as assigned.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with players, coaches, staff, and spectators.
• Promote good sportsmanship and positive behavior during games.
• Address conflicts and game situations calmly and professionally.
• Attend scheduled games and arrive prepared and on time.
• Report incidents, injuries, or concerns to program staff as needed.
• Assist in maintaining a positive and inclusive recreation environment.

Qualifications

No specific education requirements; all experience levels welcome.

• Previous experience officiating basketball, other sports, or working with youth preferred.
• Experience participating in basketball as a player, coach, or official preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or able to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Supplemental information

Physical Activities

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or sit on the floor as needed during activities or tasks.
• Ability to maintain balance and coordination while assisting with physical activities or working on uneven terrain.
• Ability to monitor participants, ensure safety, and respond to signals or emergencies.
• Ability to react quickly and appropriately to the physical needs or emergencies of children or participants.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including speaking loudly, when necessary, in noisy or outdoor environments.

Work Environment

• Noise levels range from moderate to loud, often due to active children, group interactions, or busy transportation settings.
• Work may occur in environments with poor acoustics, distractions, or high activity levels.