Basketball Referee — Inspire Fair Play (Flexible Scheduling)

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Family Membership

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking a Basketball Referee at the Macomb YMCA. The referee will be responsible for officiating games, ensuring safety, sportsmanship, and fairness among players.

This role is essential in providing leadership to sports program participants and involves working with various age groups. The position requires excellent communication skills, knowledge of the game, and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of basketball

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Completion of YMCA Sports Referee Level 1 or 2 training

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking a Basketball Referee at the Macomb YMCA. The referee will be responsible for officiating games, ensuring safety, sportsmanship, and fairness among players.

This role is essential in providing leadership to sports program participants and involves working with various age groups. The position requires excellent communication skills, knowledge of the game, and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.