What are the responsibilities and job description for the Referee - Basketball position at Volo?
Company Description
Founded and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010, Volo is a community based organization with more than 300,000 users across the US. Our users leverage Volo to organize, meet, communicate and play within their community through fitness and social activities. Whether it's a performance sport like soccer, or a social activity like cornhole, Volo provides something real. Real interaction, real activity, real fun, and real impact.
Volo is a movement—for people and by people who want to connect more meaningfully with each other. We are a grassroots uprising, helping others actually see who they’re connecting with, and share experiences over the length of a season.
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- Ranked Among Inc-5000 Fastest Growing Companies
- Serving more than 19,000 kids in free youth programs
- Over 300,000 Adult Participants Nationwide
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Job Description
Referees are responsible for understanding and enforcing rules and safety guidelines in a friendly, competitive environment. This is a part-time, contract (1099) role, great for anyone who likes being outside, enjoys sports, and is looking for supplemental income.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure a safe, fun, social and fair environment for all players
- Understand and kindly and fairly enforce each sport’s rules
- Communicate with the office regarding any equipment, rule issues, player issues, etc.
Qualifications
- Must have played the sport before and be familiar with rules (Basketball)
- Must be available for a minimum of eight weeks, as follows:
- Weekday availability from 5:30pm-10:00pm
- Weekend availability between 9am - 7pm
- Must have reliable transportation to and from field locations
- Must be able to pass Volo referee certification test
Additional Information
What We Look For:
- People with a passion for sports and social activities
- Must value punctuality and professionalism
- Prior referee experience a plus, but not required
- Experience in diffusing challenging situations a plus
Volo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or company policy. We strive to create a healthy and safe workplace and we prohibit harassment of any kind.
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