Youth Basketball Official
Salary
$25.49 - $38.67 Hourly
Location
Arvada, CO
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
YBO26-1006
Department
Youth Sports
Opening Date
10/06/2026
Closing Date
11/6/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
Position Summary, Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Job Qualifications
- 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.
Education and Experience
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.
Work Environment
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.
Apex Park and Recreation District is on a mission to enhance the health of our community - socially, emotionally, and physically. And the key to executing this vision? An amazing collection of talented, passionate, enthusiastic, and downright fun employees who work together as a team. If you value service to your community, providing top-notch facilities and programming for a diverse, multi-generational customer base, and think that play is just as important as work, we want you on Team Apex. For part-time employees we offer a wellness program that includes free drop-in access to Apex facilities and opportunities for discounts on leagues and programs.
Employer Apex Park and Recreation District
Website https://apexprd.org/about/jobs-volunteers-internships/