Youth Basketball Official

In this role, you will officiate youth basketball games for leagues and tournaments under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor. You will enforce rules and sportsmanship, maintain a safe playing environment, and represent the City of Durango with professionalism. You will also assist with field/court setup and take-down, perform inspections, and ensure participants and spectators are safe.
 

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence

The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E),[GK1] and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
• You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.

We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.

What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Keep up to date on current rules, trends, and other pertinent information for youth basketball.
• Attend preseason in-service training sessions.
• Officiate assigned youth basketball games for leagues and tournaments.
• Ensure all players are in proper uniform and protective gear.
• Conduct pre-game discussions with coaches or captains to review ground rules, special circumstances, or facility hazards.
• Inspect courts and equipment for safety and report problems to the Recreation Supervisor or site supervisor.
• Enforce rules, guidelines, and sportsmanship while remaining unbiased.
• Ensure safety of participants, staff, and spectators at all times.
• Assist with field/court setup and take-down.
• Return any issued equipment and complete required reports or documentation.
• Conduct yourself professionally and represent the City of Durango respectfully to participants, parents, spectators, and coworkers.

You Have: 

• Knowledge of the specific sport being officiated (basketball).
• Prior basketball officiating experience preferred.
• Referee or official certification for basketball is preferred but not required.

You Will Succeed in This Role If You: 

• Communicate clearly and effectively with participants, coaches, parents, and coworkers.
• Make quick, sound decisions while remaining unbiased during games.
• Maintain focus and composure in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrate professionalism and represent the City with respect.
• Promote safety and fairness for participants, staff, and spectators.

What We Can Offer You: The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees. 

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area 
• Free Transit pass 
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards 
   

Belong at the City of Durango: 

We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences. 

The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.