BASKETBALL OFFICIAL
Parks & Recreation / Athletics
Part-Time · Intermittent

This dynamic role of Basketball Sports Official is a cornerstone in ensuring the vibrant, community-driven sports programs in Salina, Kansas. Officiating youth & adult basketball games, the position ensures a safe & fair play environment, mastering the art of game management & conflict resolution. By fostering a sense of sportsmanship & community spirit, this exciting & valuable position is pivotal to enhancing the quality of recreational activities that bring the community together.

Duties:
· Officiates youth & adult basketball programs.
· Ensures participation safety by having a strong knowledge of rules, policies & procedures as well as proper game management.
· Continuously monitors the game to ensure adherence to the rules & sportsmanship among players.
· Demonstrates, assists, & informs instructions of the rules to participants.
· Thoroughly completes accident, incident, & other reports as necessary.
· Administers basic first aid, if needed.
· Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.
· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
· Conducts pre-game meetings with team captains & coaches to set expectations & review rules.
· Maintains clear & effective communication with coaches, players, & fellow officials to manage the flow of the game.
· Applies rules consistently & make quick, authoritative decisions when infractions occur.
· Provides constructive feedback to participants post-game & prepare detailed reports on game incidents & outcomes.
· Maintains strong team building & interpersonal skills to manage relationships & create a positive sporting environment.

Education:
· Eighth (8) grade graduate minimum.
· High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
· CPR, First Aid, & AED certifications desired.

Experience:
· Must attend official training/clinic sponsored by Salina Parks & Recreation Department and/or be certified in basketball prior to the league season.
· Prior experience in a similar officiating role is preferred.
· Volunteer work with sports programs or similar settings.
· Experience working with children or in a community sports setting.

Requirements:
· Must be fourteen (14) years of age or older.
· Maintains a level of physical fitness necessary to officiate fast-paced games effectively, with agility & endurance.
· This is a non-driving position.
· Must pass background checks.

Hours:
· Works primarily evenings & weekends throughout the year.
· Fourteen (14) year olds may be scheduled to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from June 1 to Labor Day.

Pay DOQ:  
· $28.00-32.00/game.

Supervisors:
· Youth Supervisor
Gwen Turner, Recreation Leader 
Telephone: 785-833-8306
Email: gwen.turner@salina.org

• · Adult Supervisor
  Tyler Brown, Recreation Leader
  Telephone: 785-833-8307
  Email: tyler.brown@salina.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

TH 08/14/2025