Youth Basketball Referee | YMCA Youth Sports

A Job That Changes Lives, Starting with Yours!

At the Y, strengthening the community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause – it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference – every day.

POSITION OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for performing referee duties for the assigned basketball games.
JOB LOCATION: Various gyms in Waukee and West Des Moines
SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Saturdays 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM; Times may vary
PAY RANGE: $11.00-$14.00/hour based on experience and skills
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: October 13, 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Referee basketball games.
• Enforce the rules and regulations of basketball.
• Assist site supervisor in maintaining orderly and fun atmosphere for assigned game(s).
• Maintain game records and information as directed by the supervisor.
• Ensure safety is a priority at all times.
• Know all emergency procedures and be able to demonstrate them.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary and submit them to the supervisor.
• Report specific problems or needs to the supervisor or designated staff person.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions
• Perform basic computer skills such as using the computerized time clock and online training requirements.
• Knowledge of basketball rules and regulations
• Previous experience playing basketball
• Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification OR equivalent – prior to starting.
• Child Abuse Prevention Training - prior to starting if hired, and maintained annually.
• Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to perform strenuous physical activity
• Regularly required to communicate with people using auditory and verbal a
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, or crouch; lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus in order to monitor property and activity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position usually works in indoor and outdoor oriented environments, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces. The employee must have the ability to adapt to frequently changing working conditions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse group of people
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain control even when distracted by noise and activity
• Ability to accept comments/criticism from others without internalizing
• Ability to maintain professional conduct at all times
• Attend training's and/or courses as required by the YMCA

Help positively impact children and families in our community and SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT YOUR OWN LIFE - experience, knowledge, satisfaction and joy are just some of the ways you'll grow, learn and thrive.

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