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JOB SUMMARY
The youth basketball official will be responsible for officiating youth basketball at local schools and the World
War Memorial Building. The youth basketball official will assist individuals and groups utilizing the facility and
programs within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BRPD).

RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY
Employee is directly accountable for own his or her own actions or inaction.

Employee is to take direction from assigned supervisor or person responsible for successful completion of task.

JOB DUTIES AND TASKS
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the
individual within this classification. They are not to be considered an exhaustive or all-inclusive listing of the
position’s duties and tasks, as they may change or be adjusted, as situations require.

• Denotes Essential Functions

*Attend all official’s clinics or meetings throughout the season.

• Follow rules set forth in the Youth Basketball Handbook (i.e. High School Association Rules).

• Officiate all scheduled games by oneself or with a partner.

• Responsible for ensuring other official (if scheduled) is on site. Must call scheduled official if he/she does not

show up for games; or contact Youth Basketball Coordinator.

• Complete Initial Incident/Accident Reports and Safety Concern Reports as needed and give to the supervisor

the following day.

• Represent BPRD in a professional and positive manner.

• Clock in and out and add number of games officiated on Executime (web based browser system). Official will

be trained on how to use Executime.

• Ability to walk and jog up and down a basketball court and remain standing during game time.

• Report to work on time and ready to work. Absences must receive prior approval by the supervisor.

OTHER DUTIES AND TASKS
Understand and follow the standard operating procedures outlined in the employee handbook.

Inform supervisor prior to scheduled game of a sub change.

Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with facility staff, groups, associations,
agencies and individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a background in basketball and/or basketball officiating.

Must maintain a fitness level acceptable to perform the skills required of the position including strength and
endurance.

The ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Ability to walk and jog up and down a basketball court and remain standing during game time.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily indoors at local gyms within the cities of Bismarck and Lincoln.

Must be able to be able to move up and down a basketball court for 2-5 hours at a time.

Public and spectators contact is frequent.

Position will require extensive contact with youth and coaches.

Updated September 2023