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Description Do you love the game of basketball and want to help others enjoy the game too? Want to positively influence children as they learn the game, develop their skills, practice good sportsmanship, and have fun? You can get back in the game by working as a basketball referee officiating youth (grades K-5) and teen (grades 6-8) basketball games in the City's Winter Youth and Teen Sports Program. We are looking for positive, responsible, and dependable individuals who can make sure the rules and spirit of the game are followed, encourage fair play with a focus on fun, and put the safety of all players and spectators first. You must be able to deal with participants, coaches, parents, and spectators in a positive, reassuring, courteous, and professional manner and are expected to provide a high level of customer service to recreation program participants. The City's Sports Team is an innovative and collaborative group committed to encouraging exercise through competition, establishing life-long fundamentals of fairness, and promoting recreational opportunities and interests that contribute to the health and well-being of the Gaithersburg community. Leagues play Friday nights (teens) and Saturdays (youth) beginning December 11, 2026. Staff must attend some preliminary meetings and trainings in December to review department policies and program expectations. Hours per week will vary based on operational needs, but will generally not exceed an average of 6 to 12 hours per week. Starting hourly rate will be within the range and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees. Job Functions What you will do with us: Supervise games for participating youth; enforce rules and ensure the safety of participants and spectators. Ensure players compete in a fair, safe, and encouraging environment. Organize supplies and equipment. Inspect playing surface and/or equipment to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations. Maintain appropriate level of control, fairness, and consistency in all competitive situations; resolve conflicts with tact and diplomacy. Attend scheduled training or evaluation sessions. Keep proper records as necessary. Provide excellent service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations. Qualifications What you will need to be considered: Must be 16 years of age or older. Basic basketball experience and knowledge required. Prior experience officiating basketball games preferred; at least two years of basketball officiating experience is required for refereeing games in the teen program. Demonstrated ability to work with children of various ages, as well as parents and coaches. Demonstrated ability to control all aspects of a basketball game. Have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to make quick decisions and understand, carry out, and provide written and oral directions. Be in reasonably good physical condition and able to work extended periods of time on your feet. Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties. Additional Information Interested applicants must submit an online application to be considered . Your application should include your education history, relevant work experience (paid or volunteer), any pertinent skills you have, and/or provide additional information that might be relevant to the job you are applying for. Incomplete applications will not be processed. . Review of applications will begin immediately and positions will remain open until filled. Prompt application is highly encouraged . Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applicants are identified or all hiring decisions have been made. Successful candidates will be subject to a background check and drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing. For more information about the position, contact the Sports Team at sports@gaithersburgmd.gov or 301.258.6350. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at hr@gaithersburgmd.gov or 301.258.6327. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 6 months.