Job Description

Why Your Role Matters 

At the Greater Austin YMCA, youth sports are about more than just the game—they’re about building character, teamwork, and confidence in every child. As a Youth Sports Referee, you play a crucial role in creating a safe, fair, and fun environment across multiple sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and flag football. Your ability to enforce rules, encourage sportsmanship and ensure player safety helps shape a positive experience for young athletes.

How You Make an Impact  

• Create a safe and welcoming environment where all players, families, and coaches feel included and valued.

• Ensure fair play for everyone by officiating games with consistency, integrity, and respect.

• Promote teamwork and sportsmanship by modeling positive behavior and encouraging players to support one another.

• Keep the game safe and fun by identifying and addressing potential risks before each match begins.

• Stay calm and confident when making calls, ensuring that every participant feels heard and respected.

• Communicate effectively and with empathy, engaging with players, coaches, and families in a positive and professional manner.

• Support smooth game-day operations by assisting with equipment setup and takedown as needed.

• Respond to injuries or emergencies with care and efficiency, ensuring all incidents are properly reported.

• Continue to learn and grow by attending trainings and meetings to enhance your officiating skills.

• Demonstrate the YMCA’s values in every interaction, fostering a positive culture and serving as an ambassador of our work to inspire others and strengthen our purpose within the community.

• Complete all duties as assigned to support the success of the sports program.

What You Bring to the Y 

• Minimum age of 16.

• At least one year of experience in officiating, playing sports, or a similar role, with a willingness to learn new sports.

• CPR and First Aid certification (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).

• Official certification is a plus but not required

• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Growth Mindset: Learn and improveto better serve members and the mission.

• Team Player: Work collaboratively with others and support a positive team environment.

• Communicates Effectively: Listen actively and communicate clearly with members and peers.

• Customer Focused:Anticipates needs and ensures quality, member-centered service.

• Fosters Belonging: Ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and included.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk and occasionally lift and/or move items including equipment, furniture and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.