Sports Referee Level 1

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

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Now Hiring a Sports Referee Level 1 at the South Oakland YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

Position Summary

This position is responsible for officiating games at a basic level, ensuring fair play and safety for all participants. The Sports Referee Level 1 supports the mission of the YMCA by providing a positive and encouraging environment for youth sports activities.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Basic knowledge of the sport and ability to enforce rules.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience working with children in a supervised setting is preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Arrives at games at least 15 minutes prior to game start time.
• Demonstrates and enforces basic rules of the game to players and coaches.
• Maintains a safe and enjoyable game atmosphere.
• Stops play when necessary and explains violations in a clear and fair manner.
• Builds rapport with players, coaches, and parents to foster a supportive community environment.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including safety protocols.
• Works effectively with varying age groups and manages small to medium-sized groups.
• Attends required staff meetings, training sessions, and other YMCA program activities.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.