Referee - Haverhill YMCA

YMCA of the North Shore; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Retirement plan 12% employer contrib

Mission-driven environment

Job summary

Haverhill YMCA, part of YMCA of the North Shore, is hiring a Patched Referee to officiate youth and adult sports, promote fair play, and ensure safe, engaging experiences for participants.

You'll enforce rules, communicate penalties clearly, handle conflicts with professionalism, and build positive relationships with players, families, coaches, and staff in a fast-paced community setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sports rules, gameplay, and officiating standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain impartial and make fair judgments.
• Experience with youth or sports programs is preferred.
• Ability to manage challenging situations professionally and confidently.
• Commitment to a safe, welcoming environment for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Officiate youth and adult games per YMCA and league rules.
• Promote fair play and good sportsmanship among participants, coaches, and spectators.
• Ensure safety and well-being of all participants during games and activities.
• Communicate rules, penalties, and game procedures clearly and professionally.
• Resolve conflicts calmly while maintaining control of the game.
• Build positive relationships with participants, families, coaches, and YMCA staff.
• Support YMCA sports programs through positive leadership and engagement.

Skills

Sports rules knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Impartiality

Youth sports experience

Conflict management

Education

IAABO Certified

Job description

Now Hiring: Patched Referee

Haverhill YMCA | YMCA of the North Shore

Do you have a passion for sports and enjoy working with youth and families? Are you looking for a fun, active role where you can make a positive impact in your community? If so, the Haverhill YMCA may have the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Patched Referee, you will play an important role in creating a positive and safe experience for participants in our youth and adult sports programs. You'll officiate games, promote sportsmanship, enforce rules fairly and consistently, and help foster an environment where participants can learn, compete, and have fun.

What You'll Do

• Officiate youth and adult sports games in accordance with YMCA and league rules
• Promote fair play, teamwork, and good sportsmanship among participants, coaches, and spectators
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during games and activities
• Communicate rules, penalties, and game procedures clearly and professionally
• Resolve conflicts calmly and confidently while maintaining control of the game
• Build positive relationships with participants, families, coaches, and YMCA staff
• Support the overall success of YMCA sports programs through positive leadership and engagement

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of sports rules, gameplay, and officiating standards
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to remain impartial and make fair, consistent judgments during competition
• Experience working with youth, sports programs, or officiating preferred
• Ability to manage challenging situations professionally and confidently
• Commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and run for extended periods during games and events
• Ability to actively monitor gameplay and respond quickly to changing situations
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced athletic environment

Why Work at the YMCA?

• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunities for growth across YMCA locations
• Retirement plan with a 12% employer contribution (once vested, no match required)
• A fun, supportive, and mission‑driven work environment

Join the Haverhill YMCA and help create positive, memorable sports experiences while making a difference in the lives of youth and families in our community!

Qualifications

• Previous experience with assigned game/sport
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain order in a group of people
• Ability to accept comments/criticism from others without internalizing
• Ability to maintain professional conduct at all times
• IAABO Certified (International Association of Approved Basketball Officials) preferred

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.