Basketball Refree

It’s fun to work at the Y!

We are looking for a Basketball Referee to join our team at Sir William Jordan Recreation Centre. This is a fantastic part-time opportunity, offering a minimum of 4 hours per week on Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with the potential for an additional hour on Tuesdays, depending on operational requirements.

What will you be doing?

• Officiate our Basketball competitions
• Maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules and regulations are observed
• Teach and explain the rules, regulations, and etiquette governing Junior and Senior Basketball leagues
• Support in managing stadium logistics to ensure games run on time

What experience/skills do you need?

• Sound knowledge of BBNZ Basketball Rules and Regulations
• Experience in Refereeing live games
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Current First Aid Certificate (desirable)

What The Y offers:

• Free gym membership and Basketball Stadium use
• Discounts on YMCA services e.g. childcare, holiday programmes, sports leagues, etc.
• Professional development, career advancement and safeguarding training
• Working in a community-focused environment
• On-site parking

About The Y:

As a not-for profit, everything we do each day has a positive impact, and we have fun doing it! We believe in the power of inspired and connected communities, where people feel safe and are motivated to reach their full potential. Our values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility are at the core of our culture and the valued connections and friendships you’ll build here are lifelong. The Y employees and careers represent many lifestyles and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, with jobs and hours to suit everyone’s stage of life from 14-70+. Our varied services and activities offer a wide range of career pathways where your development will be supported to help you reach your career goals. Our STAR Awards, Outward Bound scholarship opportunities, and long service recognition reward your contribution. We have benefits to suit your lifestyle, with access to free counselling, free annual flu vaccinations, free gym membership for all employees, and discounts for our services such as early learning centres, before and after school care, camps, swim school and sports leagues.

All applicants must:

• Currently hold the right to work in New Zealand and currently be in New Zealand.
• Return a satisfactory Police Vet before commencement of employment.

 The Y North is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people in our care, and it is our expectation that all staff will operate in a way that reflects this intent. Staff will be required to attend Safeguarding workshops, trainings and online modules to comply with The Y North Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.