Town Of Tolland: Youth Basketball Official Position Vacancy

Press release from the Town of Tolland:

November 10, 2021

The Tolland Recreation is accepting applications for part-time positions for officiating within the Saturday morning Youth Recreation Basketball Programs.  Individuals will be responsible for officiating league games at assigned youth programs.  Knowledge of the game of basketball, the rules of basketball, and youth sports is a must.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Have a sincere interest and enthusiasm for team sports and developing these skills in children.
• Knowledge of appropriate sports rules.
• Experience working with children 7 – 13 years old.
• Assist in setting up and breaking down the sport(s) site.
• Reviewing officiating educational material.
• Practicing officiating mechanics/signals/positioning/whistling.
• Establish and maintain relationships with volunteers, parents and youth participants.
• Communicate with the Program Coordinator about daily activities of the program, including immediate notification on accidents and/or injuries.
• Assist in setting up and breaking down the sport(s) site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Running, stretching, jumping and other team sports related movements required.
• Knowledge of appropriate sports rules.
• Other training may be required after employment begins.
• Completion of background check prior to hire.

Pay will be $15.00 per game and is on an as needed basis.  Applications are available in the Town Manager’s Office, Hicks Memorial Municipal Center, 21 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084 or at www.tolland.org under Help Center.  All applications are due back to the Town Manager’s Office.  EOE/AA

Reports to:  Director of RecreationSalary:  Starting at $15.00 per gameDates of Service:  January 2022-Mid March 2022 (Saturdays Only; 8:00 am-3:30 pm)

This press release was produced by the Town of Tolland. The views expressed here are the author’s own.