Sports Referee (Part Time)

Avanti Software Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Dependent membership

Program discounts

Leadership development

Scholarships

Paid recertification and training

Job summary

YMCA Calgary is seeking a part-time Basketball Referee to support youth leagues. The role focuses on officiating games, applying the rules, and ensuring fair play, safety, and smooth game flow across Calgary venues.

You will work Saturdays and occasional Sundays, with start dates immediate. Competitive hourly pay, inclusive YMCA membership and ongoing training opportunities accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of basketball.
• Prior playing, refereeing and/or coaching experience.
• First aid and CPR certifications are assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide basketball refereeing for YMCA leagues (ages 9–14).
• Teach and enforce basketball game rules.
• Adjust rules based on age/skill and time in the season.
• Ensure enjoyment, flow and equal participation.
• Organize games to start and end on time; communicate with coaches.
• Be available for tournaments three times a year.
• Assist the Sport Supervisor as required.

Skills

Basketball knowledge

Referee experience

Coaching experience

Job description

YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city. Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We alsoensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

Sports Referee (Part Time)

Shawnessy YMCA

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: $15.00/hr - $18.29/hr

• The successful candidate must be available to work Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and have occasional availability on Sundays to attend tournaments at our Rocky Ridge and Seton locations.

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
• Program discounts;
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
• Leadership award opportunities;
• Scholarship opportunities;
• Paid recertification and training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following;

• Comprehensive knowledge of the sport of basketball;
• Prior playing, refereeing and/or coaching experience;
• Basketball Referee Certifications are an asset;
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations: Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John's Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol.
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search;
• Three professional references required.

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide basketball refereeing for the YMCA basketball leagues for ages 9-14;
• Teach and enforce the game rules of basketball;
• Make modifications to game rules of basketball based on the age of the participants, skill levels and time during the season;
• Ensure enjoyment, game flow and equal participation;
• Organize participants so that games begin and end on time;
• Communicate with the game day coaches on an ongoing basis;
• Be available for tournaments three times a year;
• Assist the Sport Supervisor in other areas as required.

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

• Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
• Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
• Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
• Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
• Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
• Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
• Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.

Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. This posting will close when a suitable candidate is found.