Basketball Site Lead

Basketball Site Lead

Salary

$20.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Location

Issaquah, WA

Job Type

Part Time Non Regular

Job Number

2026-00069

Department

Parks & Community Services

Division

Community Center

Opening Date

08/19/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

Join the Issaquah Parks & Community Services team as a Basketball Site Lead this Fall/Winter! In this leadership role, you'll play a key role in the organization, supervision, and day-of success of our Youth Basketball League at a designated satellite location. As the lead staff member onsite, you'll ensure operations run smoothly, games start on time, coaches and staff receive support and guidance, provide mentorship for refs, and ensure players and families enjoy a positive, welcoming game-day experience.

The selected candidates will primarily work on Saturdays from late November 2026 through mid-March 2027. Additional hours may be available upon request based on program needs.

If youre organized, enjoy leading a team, and are passionate about creating a positive youth sports experience, wed love to have you join. Apply today!

EQUITY STATEMENT

The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state and local laws. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our City operations.

Essential Functions

• Ensure proper program procedures are followed both about safety and program guidelines.
• Open and close assigned site as well as supervise the site throughout the day.
• Supervise participants, coaches and other Parks & Community Services staff assigned to your site.
• Referee and score keep youth basketball games and actively mentor referees. Lead by example.
• Custodial tasks as needed.
• Ensure all Issaquah Parks & Community Services and Issaquah School District rules and policies are adhered to.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to pass a background check to work with children.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coaches, parents, volunteers, and coworkers.
• Ability to lead referees, coaches and other staff assigned to your site.
• Ability to assist in instructional tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work weekends, or other irregular hours as necessary.
• MUST HAVE or ability to obtain CPR and AED Certifications.
• Familiarity with basketball and its rules, particularly for those working with older youths.
• Prefer applicants with enthusiasm for sports, basketball knowledge, and confidence in working with youth and their families.

Paid Sick Leave is available to employees to care for their own health and safety, and for the health and safety of their family members. All non-exempt employees in part-time, non-regular positions shall accrue paid Sick and Safe Leave at the rate of one (1) hour for forty (40) hours worked, beginning from date of hire.

Some part-time, non-regular positions are eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Retirement System.

Employer City of Issaquah

Address 130 E Sunset Way

PO Box 1307

Issaquah, Washington, 98027

Phone 425-837-3040

Website http://www.issaquahwa.gov