Do you have what it takes? Now hiring basketball officials

Vancouver WA

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You've sat in the stands. You've shouted and booed. You've probably even thought, "How hard can it be?" Well, here is your chance to find out. HotShots Youth Sports is a part of the Educational Opportunites for Children and Families (EOCF) program in Vancouver, Washington. For over 20 years, HotShots has helped to develop youth in grades 1-6 through highly organized recreational basketball. HotShots believes that the primary reason a child plays youth sports is simply to have FUN. Our goal is to provide every player the opportunity to grow in the love of basketball, improve their skills, practice good sportsmanship, build friendships, learn teamwork, and have FUN - in a safe and positive atmosphere. For these reasons, quality officials are needed to provide that atmosphere in more than 900 basketball games each year. Officials play a huge role in teaching youth how to play this great game while also making it fun for them. This requires a unique set of skills. Basketball officials with HotShots should possess the following qualities, among others: -Good communication. Officials must communicate with coaches and players effectively, positively, and professionally. -Willingness to learn. Experience is not necessary. Our qualified training staff works with officials in their development. A HotShots official must be willing to accept feedback and constantly work to improve. They must also learn and apply the rules correctly. -Punctuality and professionalism. Officials will arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their games and will not miss assignments. They will also keep their availability up to date and conduct themselves in a positive and professional manner. If you have these traits, here is what you can expect as a basketball official with HotShots: -Structured training by experienced high school and college basketball officials. -Access to current NFHS (high school) basketball rules -Flexible scheduling -Competitive pay (based on experience and ability) And above all, being part of a fun learning environment for kids! If you are interested in learning more and becoming part of a great officiating team, contact us at the email address above. Please include any officiating, playing, or coaching experience you may have.