An Umpire or Referee officiates at sports games and matches to ensure that players and teams follow the official rules of the sport. Announces scoring, calls penalties or makes judgment calls on plays in a game. Requires that players show good sportsmanship in the way that a game or match is conducted.
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Referee/Official Youth Sports, Winter Park YMCA Family Center
Referee/Official Youth Sports, Winter Park YMCA Family Center
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YMCA of Central Florida
Winter Park, FL, USA
Published:
8/21/2026
Healthcare | Full time
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the integral part of monitoring sports activity, making sure all rules are followed and the game is played fairly. Job Responsibilities Enforce the rules of the game.
Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your first game scheduled.
Complete score sheets at score table. Write in final score, circle winning team, initial games officiated.
Facilitate/lead youth sports pledge before game.
Ensure game starts on time.
Take charge. Do not be afraid to blow the whistle.
Explain your calls to players and coaches.
Ensure safety.
Actively engage with coaches. Always explain to the coaches how the game will be called.
Ensure goal heights are adjusted according to age division and proper size ball is used.
Assist supervisor with set-up/clean-up as needed.
Maintain control of game. Keep composure under pressure. Help keep a positive environment. Do not allow coaches or parents to argue with you.
Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required.
Assist in the identification of active volunteers for the Family Center Annual Scholarship Campaign.
Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of Central Florida in the Family Center and its programs.
All other duties assigned by Management. Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate or equivalent required.
1-3 years' experience as a youth referee/official preferred.
Must have knowledge and understanding of league rules as they apply to the sport being played.
Previous customer service experience preferred.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent follow through actions regarding communication.
Desire and ability to work with people of all ages.
Demonstrated responsibility and dependability.
Must exhibit patience, sensitivity and understanding.
Must be willing to regularly work flexible hours, weekends and holidays.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
The employee must be able to perform medium work: exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
The employee is subject to noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
Must be capable of working under pressure in a somewhat disruptive environment.
The employee is subject to hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
DISCLAIMERS
Must complete successful background screening, which includes criminal and drug screening.
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should 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 all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.
