Basketball Referee

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.

FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE WITH A JOB AT THE Y! Now Hiring a Basketball Referee 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 The Basketball Referee is responsible for officiating games with a higher level of complexity, ensuring fairness, safety, and sportsmanship among players.

This position plays a key role in supporting the YMCA's mission by providing leadership and guidance to sports program participants Education/Experience/Training/Certifications Must be 18 years of age or older Thorough knowledge of the sport and ability to enforce rules effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience refereeing sports preferred. Previous experience working with children in a supervised setting preferred. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Completion of YMCA Sports Referee Level 1 or 2 training. Job Duties & Responsibilities Arrives at games at least 15 minutes prior to game start time.

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the sport and effectively enforces rules. Conducts brief coach meetings before games and facilitates team gatherings. Recites the Youth Sports Pledge to promote sportsmanship and respect. Creates a positive and supportive game environment. Stops play when necessary and explains violations consistently and fairly.

Develops authentic relationships with players, parents, and volunteers. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. Adheres to all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and safety procedures. Works with varying age groups and manages large groups effectively. Attends required staff meetings, training sessions, and other YMCA activities.

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required. 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.