Basketball Referee
About the role
Players Sport & Social Group (PSSG) is one of Chicago's leading adult recreational sports organizations, hosting and facilitating large-scale adult sports leagues and social events across the city. We create social sport competitions that give people a fun, safe, and welcoming environment to play, compete, and connect.
We're looking for reliable, enthusiastic referees to officiate our adult recreational basketball leagues across the city. If you love basketball, enjoy working with people, and want to earn extra income doing something active and fun, this is a great fit — whether you're a student, coach, or former or current player.
Responsibilities
- Officiate adult recreational and competitive basketball games
- Enforce league rules consistently and keep games fair, safe, and on schedule
- Handle player conduct issues firmly and fairly, in line with our player conduct policy
- Communicate clearly and professionally with players, captains, and league staff
- Track and report scores at the end of each game
- Represent PSSG's fun, social spirit on and off the field
Requirements
- Reliability — you show up on time for every scheduled shift
- Strong communication skills and an even temperament
- Solid working knowledge of basketball rules
- Prior basketball officiating or playing experience
- Confidence making decisions under pressure, including when calls are contested
- An enthusiastic, positive attitude
- Availability for weeknight evenings, roughly 6–10 PM
- Based in the Chicago area with reliable transportation to venues across the city
Skills
- Formal officiating training or certification
- Experience with adult recreational or social sports leagues
Pay
$25 - $30 per game (45-minute games), paid monthly
Schedule
Part-time, ongoing across multiple seasons per year. Weeknight evenings — pick up as many or as few games as your week allows.
Benefits
- Be part of Chicago's vibrant adult social sports community
- Enjoy a flexible, part-time schedule that fits around your life
- Stay active and close to the games you love
- Join a friendly, team-first culture