Youth Basketball Referee - Presidio Y

Kids for the Future; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA Youth Basketball League Referee position at the Presidio YMCA’s Main Post facility in San Francisco provides officiating duties for youth basketball games, emphasizing safety, fairness, and positive participation.

This seasonal role mainly involves Saturdays and Sundays, averaging 8–16 hours per week, with potential weekday evening shifts. Compensation ranges from $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, with the season running January 4, 2027 through March 7, 2027.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, coaches, participants, and families.
• Ability to support an inclusive youth sports environment focused on safety, participation, sportsmanship, and development.
• Availability to work scheduled weekend games and weekday evenings as required by the program schedule.
• Must be available M–F 2:30pm to 7:15 pm and/or available weekends 8:30am- 5:15pm

Responsibilities

• Officiate Basketball Games: Apply basketball and league rules fairly and consistently while supporting sportsmanship and positive youth participation.
• Support Safety: Monitor game activities and follow established safety procedures to support a safe and structured environment for players, coaches, staff, and spectators.
• Support Youth Development: Help create an inclusive and respectful environment that encourages participation, teamwork, skill development, and positive interactions.
• Coordinate Game-Day Activities: Manage the flow and timing of assigned games and work with staff to help games remain organized and on schedule.
• Communicate Rules and Decisions: Clearly and respectfully explain calls, rules, and game expectations to players and coaches as appropriate .
• Collaborate with Staff: Work with the Sports Coordinator, coaches, and other program staff to support effective game-day operations.
• Maintain Reliable Attendance: Arrive on time and prepared for assigned shifts and communicate scheduling concerns according to established procedures.
• Support Program Operations: Assist with equipment, gym setup, breakdown, and other game-day responsibilities as assigned.
• Participate in Training and Feedback: Attend required trainings, evaluations, and supervision meetings related to the position.

Skills

Collaboration

Youth sports safety

Weekend/evening availability

CPR/First Aid readiness

Job description

• Location 63 Funston Avenue,San Francisco, CA, 94129,United States
• Base Pay $25.00 - $30.00 / Hour
• Job Category Youth Sports
• Employee Type Hourly - Part Time

Description

Careers by Empowering Futures, Building Communities

Imagine going to work each day knowing that your efforts positively impact individuals and communities. As a global movement and the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco offers more than just a job—we offer a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can uncover your passion and build a lifelong career addressing some of the nation's most pressing social issues .

Our Organizational Culture

At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, we are committed to demonstrating values that aim to building strong communities where you can Be, Belong and Become. With Truth & Courage , we strive to understand and act on individual and societal truths. We ensure a safe and inclusive environment with Authenticity & Accessibility , allowing everyone to participate according to their needs. Our approach is Dependable & Creative , as we respond to community needs through strong partnerships. Above all, we embody Dignity & Empathy , treating everyone with respect and compassion, and recognizing the inherent dignity in all individuals.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, coaches, participants, and families.
• Ability to support an inclusive youth sports environment focused on safety, participation, sportsmanship, and development.
• Availability to work scheduled weekend games and weekday evenings as required by the program schedule.
• Ability to maintain consistent availability for assigned shifts during the YBL season.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to complete required certification upon hire.
• TB clearance as required for the position.
• Ability to participate in required training, evaluations, and supervision meetings.
• Must be available M – F 2:30pm to 7:15 pm and/or available weekends 8:30am- 5:15pm

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience officiating, coaching, participating in, or supporting basketball or youth sports programs.
• Ability to communicate in additional languages commonly spoken within the communities served by the YMCA, including Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin.

Summary

Position Summary

The YMCA Youth Basketball League (YBL) Referee supports a safe, fair, and engaging environment for youth basketball participants. This position is responsible for officiating games consistently, applying league rules, supporting sportsmanship, and helping maintain an organized game-day environment for players, coaches, families, and spectators.

This seasonal position primarily involves officiating youth basketball games on Saturdays and/or Sundays, with shifts averaging approximately 8 –16 hours per week. Additional weekday evening availability may be needed depending on program needs. Referees work under the direction of the Sports Coordinator and are expected to maintain consistent availability for the YBL season, scheduled from January 4th, 2027, through March 7th, 2027 .

Job Responsibilities

Officiate Basketball Games: Apply basketball and league rules fairly and consistently while supporting sportsmanship and positive youth participation.

Support Safety: Monitor game activities and follow established safety procedures to support a safe and structured environment for players, coaches, staff, and spectators.

Support Youth Development: Help create an inclusive and respectful environment that encourages participation, teamwork, skill development, and positive interactions.

Coordinate Game-Day Activities: Manage the flow and timing of assigned games and work with staff to help games remain organized and on schedule.

Communicate Rules and Decisions: Clearly and respectfully explain calls, rules, and game expectations to players and coaches as appropriate .

Collaborate with Staff: Work with the Sports Coordinator, coaches, and other program staff to support effective game-day operations.

Maintain Reliable Attendance: Arrive on time and prepared for assigned shifts and communicate scheduling concerns according to established procedures.

Support Program Operations: Assist with equipment, gym setup, breakdown, and other game-day responsibilities as assigned.

Participate in Training and Feedback: Attend required trainings, evaluations, and supervision meetings related to the position.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The Youth Basketball Referee position primarily works in an indoor gymnasium environment at the Presidio YMCA’s Main Post facility, with occasional outdoor responsibilities depending on program activities or events.

The role involves regular movement throughout the court and facility to effectively observe and officiate games. Essential functions may include standing and walking for extended periods, changing direction during game play, bending, reaching, and moving or carrying program equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.

The position involves regular interaction with youth, families, coaches, spectators, and staff in an active youth sports environment. Referees must be able to communicate game rules and decisions, respond to changing game-day needs, and follow established safety and program procedures.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Disclaimers

Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification. Some positions may also require a credit check.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please contact your manager if you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.

This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified by management as needed.

Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Salary Description

The YMCA Youth Basketball Referee position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $ 25.00 to $30.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.