Youth Sports - Basketball Officials (Recreation Leader)

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GET PAID TO PLAY! Chico Area Recreation & Park District is accepting applications for staff for our January-March youth basketball season. Officials must be available to work on Saturdays from 1/20 through 3/9. We are actively recruiting Basketball Officials for our 4th/5th, and 9th-12th grade divisions. Find more information about our basketball programming at www.ChicoRec.com/basketball

CARD YOUTH SPORTS MISSION: Every participant, player, parent, coach, official, and staff member is considered to be part of the CARD Youth Sports team. The golden rule of the Youth Sports team is to remember that we are here for the kids (they are kids first and players second!). We want to make every child in our program not only a better athlete but more importantly, a better person through the life skills the Youth Sports can provide. We strive to achieve the following goals with every single child in our Youth Sports program and leagues:

• Creating better athletes, but more importantly, better people by using Youth Sports as a vessel to teach life skills.
• Teach the fundamentals of sports, with the progression of skills, drills, and game play throughout the season/program.
• Make sure all players know that they are safe, they matter, they are supported, and they are connected to the team- regardless of any difference, they may have.
• Give all players a LOVE OF THE GAME that will spark an interest that will last a lifetime.

We are passionate about Youth Sports and how it can positively impact a child's life. We are passionate about the "bigger picture" of what makes Youth Sports great.

WHAT:CARD is currently looking for energetic, passionate, and kind people to officiate our upcoming basketball programs. Staff is responsible for making sure all players/coaches/spectators are gaining a "love of the game" in a positive, safe, and age-appropriate environment while following the expectations and goals of the CARD Youth Sports Department.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• The ideal candidate will be able to provide a fun and positive recreational sports experience encompassing a "Love of the Game" philosophy.
• Having 5+ years of coaching, officiating, and/or playing basketball experience is preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with previous officiating experience.
• Having a basic knowledge of the sports is important, but the ability to coach children in an age-appropriate manner that enables program participants to learn and improve skills, while fostering positive self-esteem, and promoting sportsmanship is our priority
• Have passion and/or experience in working with youth
• Have the ability and personality to uphold high program expectations, to ensure each session is run safely with passion, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensuring the safety of all participants.
• Organizational skills to effectively email and communicate with players, parents, co-workers, Coordinator, and Supervisor.

EMPLOYMENT DATES & TIMES: January 2024 through March 2024. Pre-season meetings will take place the week of December 18, and January 8. The season will run from the week of January 15 through March 9.

All health guidelines and regulations from CA and local Health Departments will be followed for programming and training.

• TIMES: Officials must be available on Saturdays from 1/20 through 3/9. Staff are assigned to programs based on availability, experience/knowledge, and amount of positive impact on the program.
  
• MANDATORY TRAINING: All staff must complete a background check, a virtual New Hire Orientation (through Human Resources), a Youth Sports Orientation, and on-site training.
  

ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING THIS POSITION WILL BE DONE VIA EMAIL FROM AN @CHICOREC.COM EMAIL ADDRESS.

QUESTIONS? Email CARD Youth Sports Supervisor, Erin Gonzales at egonzales@chicorec.com.