Sports Instructor/Referee

If you're looking to make a difference in a child's life while helping create a fun, positive, and educational sports experience, join the YMCA of Dane County as a Youth Sports Referee.

• Basketball
• Flag Football
• Soccer
• T-Ball
• Volleyball
• Other Youth Sports Programs

• →Officiate youth sports games in a fair, consistent, and professional manner.
• →Maintain control of the game while creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants.
• →Briefly explain rules and officiating decisions to players in an age-appropriate and respectful way.
• →Teach and reinforce the rules of the game throughout play.
• →Encourage sportsmanship, teamwork, and YMCA core values among players, coaches, and spectators.
• →Communicate effectively with volunteer coaches, parents, and YMCA staff.
• →Manage challenging situations calmly and confidently.
• →Assist with setting up and taking down equipment as needed.
• →Represent the YMCA with professionalism and a positive attitude.

At the East YMCA, our referees do much more than blow the whistle. We are looking for individuals who are willing to go beyond simply officiating games. Our referees serve as teachers and mentors by helping young athletes understand the game, explaining calls when appropriate, promoting good sportsmanship, and creating a positive learning environment while maintaining control of the game. If you enjoy working with kids and want to help them grow both as athletes and as people, we'd love to have you on our team.

• Enjoy working with children.
• Strong communication and conflict management skills.
• Ability to confidently manage youth sporting events.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Knowledge of sports rules (training provided as needed).
• Officiating, coaching, or experience working with children is preferred but not required.