Youth Sports Referee

Deadline to apply:  July 19, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Youth Sports League Referee is responsible for officiating the assigned league games scheduled to him/her by the Director of Youth Sports.

BENEFITS:

Benefits offered to Part Time employees (12-25 hours per week):

• Free Membership (Individual)
• Discount on Y programs
• MD Sick leave for individuals older than 18 years of age

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

He/she must demonstrate a basic knowledge of the rules and general game play for a variety of sports, including but not limited to soccer, basketball and volleyball; possess excellent communication skills; have a general understanding of the principles of youth development and age appropriate expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure a safe environment for the players and spectators at events.
• Make correct calls based on generally accepted rules dependent on game situation and age group.
• Ensure first aid kit is fully stocked and accessible during all events.
• Complete incident/accident report as needed and turn in to supervisor with 24 hours.
• Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the game to check facility/field condition for possible risk issues; correct as needed.
• Obtain a qualified referee for games that he/she will not be able to officiate.
• Obtain and return YMCA equipment for the event; note any equipment issues and report and correct as needed.
• Ensure all game areas are clear and free of trash at the end of the event.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Current high school student or graduate, 2 years experience in either playing or officiating said event. Basic knowledge of specific sport rules in which you referee.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and procedures and safety information; be able to speak effectively with staff and program participants.
• Must have knowledge of basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers, fractions and decimals).
• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding; deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Basic knowledge of PC skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 30lbs. on a regular basis; must be able to walk, run, sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach, pull, stoop, crawl, crouch, talk, use hands and climb or balance on a regular basis. Must be in physical shape to allow for moving up/down the field (court).

Work Environment:

• Person will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Person will be exposed to moderate noise outside and in the gymnasium.
• Person may be exposed to electrical discharge in gym from lights and/or outlets
• Person may be exposed to outside weather conditions
• Person may be exposed to structural problems with tents or fences
• Person will be exposed to moving objects (ex. Soccer ball)

Salary : $15 - $17