WNBA Referee Performance & Development Advisor
WORK OPTION: Remote
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Position Summary
Reporting to the WNBA Referee Performance & Development Leader, the WNBA Referee Performance & Development Advisor will participate in all aspects of WNBA performance and development, including the training and evaluation of WNBA referees. During the WNBA season, the primary focus will be to enhance the overall performance of the WNBA referee staff by providing developmental feedback to referees. Additionally, the role will assist with off-season, pre-season, and in-season clinics, camps, and candidate evaluations for hire to the WNBA.
Major Responsibilities
$125,000 - $155,000
Job Posting Title
Manager
We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.
The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
About The NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.
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Position Summary
Reporting to the WNBA Referee Performance & Development Leader, the WNBA Referee Performance & Development Advisor will participate in all aspects of WNBA performance and development, including the training and evaluation of WNBA referees. During the WNBA season, the primary focus will be to enhance the overall performance of the WNBA referee staff by providing developmental feedback to referees. Additionally, the role will assist with off-season, pre-season, and in-season clinics, camps, and candidate evaluations for hire to the WNBA.
Major Responsibilities
- Observe games In-Arena, online, or on TV, as assigned, and complete evaluation forms for each official with video examples and developmental comments
- Identify notable plays, and conduct a post-game review in the locker room when attending games live
- Utilizing the Referee Engagement Performance System to submit individual interactions and evaluations for each member of the crew
- Assist in day-of-game meetings/calls and post-game video breakdown when necessary
- Participate in various departmental meetings and special assignments, including deep dives into games as requested
- Complete playoff game deep dives as assigned
- Assist in the development of training curriculum, including REPS playlists, suggesting curriculum items, and conducting presentations as requested
- Participate in team, broadcast, and fan clinics as needed
- Participate in the hiring and playoff selection processes
- Contribute feedback and collaborate on the writing of WNBA referee midyear and end-of-year evaluations
- Attend various WNBA and Referee Operations events including but not limited to, Spring Head Coach’s Meetings, Fall CCM, W-RSPM, WNBA Pre-Season On-Court training events, G-League Winter Showcase, NBA Summer League events
- During the off season, serve as a development advisor to the G League staff as assigned, including watching game In-Arena, online or on TV
- Participate in training activities in collaboration with Referee Operations and Human Resources to develop the necessary skills to be an effective Performance and Development Advisor
- Extensive rules knowledge across the NBA, WNBA, and G League
- Proven ability to work independently and efficiently while traveling
- Exceptional attention to detail skills, especially related to business writing
- Strong communication skills in delivering performance messaging
- Ability to collaborate well within and across multiple levels of the organization
- Public speaking and presentation experience
- Familiarity with video tools for evaluation and development
- Working knowledge of basic computer programs including – Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
- A minimum of ten years of officiating professional-level basketball
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
$125,000 - $155,000
Job Posting Title
Manager
We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.
The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
About The NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.