Youth Basketball Referee 2026-085

City of Chicopee

Position:

Youth Basketball Referee

Department:DPW - Recreation

Employment Status: Non-Exempt; Chapter 7 Ordinance; Non-Union; Seasonal

*Season begins in November

Pay Grade: N/A

Salary: $16.00 $20.00 $24.00/Game/Age Group

Schedule: Varies; (As needed for scheduled games)

Certifications/Licenses Required: N/A

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopees Department of Public Works Recreation Division is hiring a Youth Basketball Referee who is responsible for monitoring and officiating youth basketball games.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Arrive on site 15 mins before the schedule game start time.
• Greet and introduce self to both teams coaches.
• Inspect players for appropriate gear -tied sneakers tucked in uniform shirts jewelry and mouth guards as required by division.
• Hold a pre-game meeting mid-court with team captains and or coaches as time allows to clarify any questions boundary lines
• and determine starting sides.
• Monitor play for excessive roughness rule violations fouls and call fairly for both teams.
• Provide instruction to players and coaches at lower divisions as seems appropriate.
• Follow the play physically up and down so as to have a good view of the action.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor in all situations especially when others are becoming agitated. Address remarks to coaches rather than fans.
• You are the one person in control of the game. You decide if the game needs to stop due rough play player coach or spectator behavior or other concerns.
• Must provide a report by phone or in writing if requested of any player coach or spectator whose behavior is un-sportsmanlike is asked to leave the field or is disruptive of the game.
• Must complete application interview and provide school approved work papers and all requested documents.
• Attend mandatory basketball referee training.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience playing basketball in recreation leagues or trained as a physical education teacher or in a related area sufficiently to be knowledgeable of the rules of basketball at the youth level. - Required
• Experience engaging children in play or sports in a positive manner. - Required
• Must be at least 16 years of age. - Required

BENEFITS

TheCityofChicopeeprovidesitsemployees(contingentuponemploymentstatus)witharobustbenefitspackage which include the following:

Recurring Sick Time

Vacation

Thirteen Holidays Per Year

Retirement Plan and more

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity aligns with your skills experience and employment goals apply today through one of the following:

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Select:Download Application under Tools

Human Resources Department

Chicopee City Hall 2^nd Floor

274 Front Street

Chicopee MA 01013

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