Location and Job Title:

Adult Basketball League Coordinator & Referee
Riverdale YM-YWHA
5625 Arlington Ave
Bronx, NY 10471

Principal Responsibilities:

Purpose

The Adult Basketball League Coordinator & Referee is responsible for coordinating and overseeing adult basketball league activities while ensuring games are conducted in a safe, organized, fair, and professional manner. The position combines league administration with on- court officiating to provide participants with a positive and competitive basketball experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee adult basketball league games each Thursday evening.
• Arrive on time and ensure the gym, court, equipment, and game materials are ready.
• Serve as the referee/official for assigned games and enforce league rules consistently.
• Maintain control of games and promote good sportsmanship and respectful conduct.
• Manage team check-ins, and player participation.
• Communicate with team captains, players, facility staff, and league management.
• Address routine game day questions, scheduling concerns, and player issues.
• Keep accurate records of game results, scores, standings, and incidents as required.
• Monitor player and spectator behavior and respond appropriately to conflicts or rule violations.
• Ensure league policies and safety procedures are followed.
• Report injuries, serious incidents, or disciplinary issues to the sports director.
• Help maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and professional environment for all participants.
• Perform other basketball league related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Previous experience playing, coaching, officiating, or coordinating basketball is preferred.
• Knowledge of basketball rules and game procedures.
• Ability to confidently officiate adult recreational basketball games.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and impartial during competitive situations.
• Dependable and punctual, with the ability to consistently work Thursday evenings.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced recreational environment.
• Comfortable interacting with adult players, team captains, staff, and spectators.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Must be physically capable of performing referee duties, including standing and moving throughout games.

Work Schedule & Compensation

• Position: Part-Time
• Day: Thursday
• Hours: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
• Hours per week: 2.5
• Pay: $35-$40 per hour

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Careers@riverdaley.org

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

Our Mission:

Riverdale Y enriches lives by cultivating universally-shared values central to Jewish life, through educational, cultural, wellness, and service programs for all.

Our Values:

We build and strengthen community.

We create a space of belonging, where everyone feels respected and appreciated for who they are.

We have a responsibility to care for one another, in our local community and in our world.

We nurture our minds, bodies and souls.

We are committed to lifelong learning and growth.