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YMCA of Central Kentucky

Youth Sports Referee

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $18/hr
Posted: 6 weeks ago
Location: Lexington, KY (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/29/2026

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What they do

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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Job Description

Youth Sports Referee YMCA of Central Kentucky
  • 3.9 Lexington, KY Job Details $15
  • $18 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Sports rule interpretation Child safety supervision Soccer Student safety monitoring Working with youth Entry level Time management Full Job Description Referees team sports (soccer, flag football, volleyball), encourages sportsmanship and encourages children to build their confidence through sports.
Opportunities available for our spring sessions which run March through May. Our winter sports programs include the following sports: Soccer on Saturdays (9 a.m.
  • 4 p.m.) NFL Flag Football on Sundays ( 9 a.m.
  • 5 p.m.) Volleyball on Sundays (5:30 p.m.
  • 9:30 p.
m.) Site locations for each sport vary. Staff are not guaranteed to work at any specific site. Site assignments are at the discretion of the hiring manager(s).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Have a basic understanding of the sports rules (will be provided info). Arrive 30 minutes prior to your first game. Look over the field to make sure everything is safe for the children to play. Enforce sportsmanship and healthy competition. Let the participants know what they did wrong if you call something against them. Explain foul or infraction to aid in learning process. Be respectful to the coaches, participants and parents. At the end of every game, make sure that both teams high five or shake each other's hands as a sign of good sportsmanship. Make the games fun for the participants. Before leaving, make sure that everything is put back properly and nothing is left out that should be put up.
QUALIFICATIONS
To successfully accomplish this job, an individual must be at least 16 years of age and competent in performing each essential duty. The person must be able to take initiative, have strong time management skills and work independently in performing the duties of Youth Referees. The person must have excellent human relation skills and be able to work effectively with staff members, volunteers and the public. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BENEFITS FREE
city-wide YMCA membership Discounted Program Fees