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Youth Basketball Referee 2026-085 City of Chicopee

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3 Chicopee, MA Job Details $24 per game 1 day ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications Youth recreational activities facilitation Sports rule interpretation Sports activities for children Working with youth

Full Job Description 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 Chicopee's 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

The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package 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: 'I ndeed Apply '

OR Select:

" D ownload Application" under "Tools" Human Resources Department Chicopee City Hall

• 2nd Floor 274 Front Street Chicopee, MA, 01013 Questions?

Phone:

(413) 594-1510

Email:

The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer .