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Greater Austin YMCA
Youth Sports Referee (Hays)
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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.
$33,988 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Why Your Role Matters At the Greater Austin YMCA, youth sports build character, teamwork, and confidence. As a Youth Sports Referee, you'll ensure a safe, fair, and fun experience in basketball, soccer, volleyball, and flag football. Games are on Saturdays, with evening hours during the week for training and prep.
Join our team, make an impact, and enjoy a free YMCA membership! Apply today!
How You Make an Impact Officiate games with integrity and consistency, fostering fair play and a positive experience for all participants.
Promote teamwork and sportsmanship, inspiring players to support one another and grow both on and off the field.
Communicate with empathy and professionalism, building trust and positive relationships with players, coaches, and families.
Ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, proactively addressing risks and responding to incidents with care and efficiency.
Support game-day operations, assisting with equipment setup, takedown, and ensuring a smooth event experience.
Complete other duties as assigned to support program success. What You Bring to the Y Minimum age of 16 years old. 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. A team-oriented mindset with excellent communication and leadership skills. You have a growth mindset - You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in an effort to continuously improve. You are a team player - You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude, and you can work well with others. You communicate effectively - You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively. You are customer-focused - You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging - You leverage people's differences as strengths.