Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Hobbies and Interests
Generic

Jahni Smith

Ballarat,VIC

Summary

I am a 17 year old student equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. As a basketball referee, I have developed strong decision-making and conflict resolution skills in high-energy sports environment. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Basketball Referee

Ballarat Basketball Association
04.2022 - Current
  • Contributing to a positive game environment by maintaining a professional demeanour and interacting respectfully with players, coaches, and spectators.
  • Calling game violations with confidence and integrity while officiating basketball games.
  • Ensuring player safety by closely monitoring on-court actions and addressing any violations promptly.
  • Improving game fairness by accurately enforcing basketball rules and regulations.
  • Expanding knowledge of official rules by participating in ongoing training sessions.
  • Assisting in the development of less experienced referees through mentoring initiatives.
  • Strengthening relationships with fellow referees by collaborating effectively in officiating teams.
  • Handling high-stress situations using superior calming techniques with basketball players and coaches.


A GRADE REFEREE

Ballarat Basketball Association
01.2022 - Current
  • Referee for:
  • Ballarat Basketball junior and senior domestic competitions
  • Basketball Victoria VJBL league; and
  • Selected tournaments.
  • Responsibilities
  • Promote good sportsmanship among players.
  • Interpret and apply basketball rules.
  • Enforce rules and regulations during games to facilitate safe and fair play.
  • Coordinate with other referees to execute smooth and consistent games.
  • Navigate challenging situations using effective communication and clear explanations of game rules.
  • Communicate with coaches, players, and other referees.
  • Control game flow to maintain a safe and fair environment.
  • Educate young athletes and coaches about game rules and regulations.
  • Mentor for new trainee referees.
  • Achievements
  • Basketball Ballarat Kelvin Short Rising Star Award, June 2024
  • Selected to officiate at:
  • Basketball Victoria U14 Junior Country Championships (Ballarat, 2025)
  • Eltham Dandenong Junior Basketball Tournament (2025) – one of the largest junior tournaments in the world.
  • Basketball Ballarat Junior Tournament (2023, 2024 & 2025)
  • Special Olympics Australia Tournament (2025) – for people with intellectual disabilities.

Education

Year 11 VCE - English Literature, History, Legal Studies, Psychology, Biology And General Mathematics

Ballarat Clarendon College

Skills

  • Remain calm in stressful situations
  • Ability to relate to a wide variety of people
  • Enjoy working with people
  • Enthusiastic team member
  • Excellent communication
  • Friendly, helpful and patient
  • Reliable
  • Approachable personality
  • Assertiveness
  • High concentration
  • Decision-making skills

Certification

Ballarat Basketball Association: A Grade Referee (2025), B Grade Referee (2023), C Grade Referee (2022), Level 0 Referee (2022).

Interests

Basketball

Thrift Shopping

Reading

Timeline

Basketball Referee

Ballarat Basketball Association
04.2022 - Current

A GRADE REFEREE

Ballarat Basketball Association
01.2022 - Current

Year 11 VCE - English Literature, History, Legal Studies, Psychology, Biology And General Mathematics

Ballarat Clarendon College

Hobbies and Interests

Basketball, Thrift Shopping, Reading

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Jahni Smith