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RBA Referee

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory

Duluth, MNFull-time$11.41/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$11.41/hr
Location
Duluth, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Salvation Army Northern Division Duluth Corps Rookie Basketball Association Referee officiates youth basketball games, ensuring a safe, fair, and enjoyable experience while teaching fundamental skills, sportsmanship, and positive relationships. The role includes communication with coaches and families, equipment setup and cleanup, and occasional substitute coaching duties.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basketball Rules KnowledgeCommunicationTeaching AbilityIntegrityPC ProficiencyPhysical Fitness

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentBackground Check RequiredEnglish Language Proficiency RequiredAbility to Lift 50 Pounds Required

Full job description

Job Duties

Position Summary

The Salvation Army Northern Division Greater Duluth Area Corps is doing the most good by providing holistic, person-centered programming and services to individuals and families. Programs and services include adult and children's ministries and worship services, food, clothing, utility, and rent support, housing programs, short and long-term case management, seasonal youth basketball league, and community building.

The Salvation Army Northern Division Duluth Corps Rookie Basketball Association (RBA) Referee officiates the developmental youth basketball league games for youth in elementary and middle school. The Referee facilitates a safe, fair, and enjoyable game experience while creating learning opportunities and providing supportive correction to participants.

$18 to $21 per hour, up to 8 hours per week - various Saturdays between November to early March

215 South 27th Avenue West, Duluth, MN 55806

Essential Functions (approximate time spent)

Officiate games; teach and motivate players to develop fundamental basketball skills, good sportsmanship, and positive relational skills. (70%)

Maintain communication with RBA coaches, volunteers, and participant families regarding supervision, rules, safety, and sportsmanship. (10%)

Assist with set up and clean up, including equipment storage, basic cleaning of the gym and other areas used, and ensuring areas are locked and secured when not in use. (10%)

Coordinate with facility staff to ensure building policies and procedures are observed. (5%)

Substitute for volunteer coaches as needed. (5%)

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent.

Previous experience refereeing, coaching, or playing basketball and working with youth.

Must pass background checks.

Competencies

Excellent knowledge of basketball rules and fundamentals.

Flexible interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to teach and motivate players.

High level of honor in dealing with confidential information.

Works with integrity, valuing honesty and diligence.

Proficient with PC.

Working Conditions

Perform all physical aspects of the position, including being mobile, bending, reaching, typing, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.

Must be able to actively participate in games/activities.

Environment includes gymnasiums; not eligible for a remote-friendly work environment.

Must be able to communicate clearly in English and work in person.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Driving/Travel Requirements

None.

Other Duties

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that as an employee of The Salvation Army they will support its religious mission.

This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions of the position. Other duties, responsibilities, and tasks may be assigned by supervisor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55806

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

N010-28900

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 1,883 open Coach jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$11.41/hr
  • Minnesota median$17/hr28 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–26/hr910 hourly ranges

This rate, $11.41/hr, is 31% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($17/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Coach hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 60 open Coach jobs in Minnesota and 1,883 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Coach postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (319 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 488 of the 1,883 open Coach jobs (26%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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