Basketball Official/Referee - Central Seattle

If you have a fundamental knowledge of and passion for the sport of basketball, Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has a role for you as Basketball Official/Referee at various community centers in Central Seattle. This is a seasonal part-time role estimated to begin December 2026. There are multiple opportunities to extend.

ARC, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering access to licensed childcare and a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. In this role, the Basketball Official/Referee for the 2026-2027 basketball season will be officiating with accuracy and fairness, and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.

Central Seattle Locations:

- Garfield Community Center

- Miller Community Center

- Montlake Community Center

- See our other job postings here (https://arcseattle.org/about/careers/) for additional locations that we are hiring for

Start Date:

- Training takes place in December 2026

- Season begins January 9, 2027 and ends March 21, 2027

Schedule: Friday evenings and Saturdays (various times)

Pay Rate: $22.00/hour

Basketball Official/Referee Duties and Responsibilities:

- Referee basketball games featuring youth teams

- Facilitate a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants

Basketball Official/Referee Qualifications:

- Have fundamental knowledge of basketball and its rules

- Experience or interest in working with kids

- Must pass a criminal background check

Benefits: ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)

We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.

EEO/ADA

ARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, caste, or gender identity.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process.