Sports Instructor/Referee

Ymcadane; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Membership

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Positive impact on youth

Job summary

The YMCA of Dane County is seeking a Youth Sports Referee to help run safe, fair, and educational youth games across basketball, soccer, and other programs. You will officiate games, explain calls in an age-appropriate way, reinforce sportsmanship and YMCA values, and collaborate with volunteer coaches, parents, and staff to keep activities running smoothly.

Weekend and evening hours are available on a part-time basis; training is provided, and the role offers the rewarding opportunity to mentor

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with children.
• Strong communication and conflict management skills.
• Ability to confidently manage youth sporting events.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Knowledge of sports rules (training provided as needed).
• Officiating, coaching, or experience working with children is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Officiate youth sports games in a fair, consistent, and professional manner.
• Maintain control of the game while creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants.
• Briefly explain rules and officiating decisions to players in an age-appropriate and respectful way.
• Teach and reinforce the rules of the game throughout play.
• Encourage sportsmanship, teamwork, and YMCA core values among players, coaches, and spectators.
• Communicate effectively with volunteer coaches, parents, and YMCA staff.
• Manage challenging situations calmly and confidently.
• Assist with setting up and taking down equipment as needed.
• Represent the YMCA with professionalism and a positive attitude.

Skills

Child engagement

Communication skills

Conflict management

Positive attitude

Sports rules knowledge

Experience with children

Job description

If you're looking to make a difference in a child's life while helping create a fun, positive, and educational sports experience, join the YMCA of Dane County as a Youth Sports Referee.

Sports Include:

• Basketball
• Flag Football
• Soccer
• T-Ball
• Volleyball
• Other Youth Sports Programs

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Officiate youth sports games in a fair, consistent, and professional manner.
• Maintain control of the game while creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants.
• Briefly explain rules and officiating decisions to players in an age-appropriate and respectful way.
• Teach and reinforce the rules of the game throughout play.
• Encourage sportsmanship, teamwork, and YMCA core values among players, coaches, and spectators.
• Communicate effectively with volunteer coaches, parents, and YMCA staff.
• Manage challenging situations calmly and confidently.
• Assist with setting up and taking down equipment as needed.
• Represent the YMCA with professionalism and a positive attitude.

What Makes YMCA Refereeing Different?

At the East YMCA, our referees do much more than blow the whistle. We are looking for individuals who are willing to go beyond simply officiating games. Our referees serve as teachers and mentors by helping young athletes understand the game, explaining calls when appropriate, promoting good sportsmanship, and creating a positive learning environment while maintaining control of the game. If you enjoy working with kids and want to help them grow both as athletes and as people, we'd love to have you on our team.

Qualifications:

• Enjoy working with children.
• Strong communication and conflict management skills.
• Ability to confidently manage youth sporting events.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Knowledge of sports rules (training provided as needed).
• Officiating, coaching, or experience working with children is preferred but not required.

Weekend & Evening Hours Available

Job Type:

Part-time

Benefits Offered:

• FREE YMCA Membership!
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid training opportunities.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on young athletes while having fun.

The YMCA of Dane County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.