Overview:
The Sports Referee is responsible for officiating YMCA youth games for participants ages 10–18 while promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Officials help create a safe, positive, and fun environment for players, coaches, and spectators.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Officiate youth games according to YMCA and league rules
- Ensure player safety and enforce fair play during all games
- Start and end games on schedule
- Communicate clearly and professionally with coaches, players, and spectators
- Manage game flow and maintain control of the court
- Handle conflicts calmly and respectfully
- Set up and clean up equipment as needed
- Attend required trainings, meetings, and rule reviews
- Represent the YMCA in a positive and professional manner
- Ability to stand and move continuously during games
- Ability to run up and down the court
- Ability to lift and carry sports equipment up to 25 pounds
- Evening and Weekend availability required
- Must be available Saturdays
- Seasonal hours based on league schedules and gym availability
Pay: $20-25/hour
QualificationsQualifications- Currently looking for applicants with knowledge of basketball and volleyball rules and gameplay
- Ability to work with youth athletes ages 10–18
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Reliable transportation and punctual attendance
- Must be available to work Saturdays during the summer, fall, and winter sports seasons
- Must be at least 19 years old
- Previous officiating experience preferred
- Referee certification preferred
- CPR/First Aid certification is a plus
Skills Required
- Knowledge of basketball and volleyball rules and gameplay
- Ability to work with youth athletes ages 10-18
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Reliable transportation and punctual attendance
- Availability to work Saturdays during summer, fall, and winter sports seasons
- Must be at least 19 years old
- Previous officiating experience
- Referee certification
- CPR/First Aid certification
What We Do
YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving southern Colorado since 1878. Operating multiple centers across the region, the Y delivers inclusive programs—youth development, aquatics, fitness, child care, camping, and community support—aimed at building healthy spirit, mind, and body while providing financial assistance so no one is turned away for inability to pay.
