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YMCA of Greater Boston

Referee

Brighton, MA

Referees will also be required to maintain these certifications by attending all necessary trainings. * An IAABO Certified Basketball official with at least 2 yrs experience (must show proof)

Channel Islands YMCA

REFEREE - BASKETBALL

Ventura, CA

$17.51 - $19.50/hr

Referee youth sports games to enforce rules, sportsmanship, and safety * Teach age-appropriate basic rules during the game * Develop player's through teaching moments during the games * Start all ...

YMCA of Greater Boston

Referee

Brighton, MA · On-site

$40/hr

Referees will also be required to maintain these certifications by attending all necessary trainings. An IAABO Certified Basketball official with at least 2 yrs experience (must show proof) Knowledge ...

City of Billings

$36 - $42/hr

Communicate effectively with coaches, referees, scorekeepers, and recreation staff. Supervise ... Must be at least 16 years of age for Youth Basketball Games.

i9 Sports

Basketball Referee

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$15.50 - $18/hr

... basketball, volleyball, and baseball. With our focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports is reinventing the youth sports experience for families across the country. It ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for basketball referees in the United States is $18.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Basketball Referees vs Basketball Umpires?

AspectBasketball RefereesBasketball Umpires
CredentialsHigh school diploma, officiating certificationsOfficiating certifications, training programs
Work EnvironmentIndoor basketball courts, sporting eventsIndoor courts, similar sporting events
Industry UsageCommonly used in North AmericaMore common in international contexts
Job RoleEnforce rules, make calls, ensure fair playEnforce rules, make calls, ensure fair play

Basketball referees and basketball umpires perform similar roles in officiating basketball games, ensuring rules are followed and maintaining fair play. The main difference lies in terminology and regional usage, with referees being more common in North America and umpires often used internationally. Both roles require officiating certifications and involve working in indoor basketball environments.

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Infographic showing various Basketball Referees job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,729 per year, or $18.1 per hour.

Basketball Sports Official

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA

Winston Salem, NC • On-site

$15 - $22/hr

Temporary

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

APPLY BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
The Basketball Sports Official must have an enthusiastic personality with an ability to develop relationships with participants, parents and other staff. They must have extensive knowledge of basketball and a desire to use that knowledge to grow professionally with the YMCA. They should present themselves in a professional, caring manner and have excellent communication and conflict resolution skills. They should also learn and understand the YMCAs mission and best practices in order to help foster and ensure all sports practices, games and events at the gym have a mission driven atmosphere.
Schedule: Fall: Wednesdays & Thursdays, September-November, 5:00pm-9:00pm; Winter: Saturdays, December-February 8:00am-6:00pm; Summer Monday-Friday 5:00pm-9:00pm; hours may vary. Officials hired for this position may work in other sports programs outside the basketball program at the youth sports official rate. Officials will be able to select a home branch but must be willing to travel to other YMCAs and offsites as needed. Officials must have consistent availabilty during the season to be considered. Officials are expected to referee our full-court basketball games for divisions ages 9 & up.
Officials without any certification will start at $15/hr. Officials with a certification and under 2 years of experience will start at $20/hr. Officials with a certification and 2 or more years of experience will start at $22/hr.
Responsibilities include:
Officiate full court basketball games for the YMCA with enthusiastic passion and sound judgment
Engage and build relationships with coaches, participants and parents
Assist with projects as needed
Monitor all activities in the gym or field including proper use of equipment
Assure a fun, safe and quality experience that is in accordance with Association policies/guidelines. This includes monitoring language and behavior of participants.
Clean the gym or field as needed
Ensure safety for all participants with a knowledge of rules and precautions
Understand and enforce all rules for game play set by the Association
Assist with sports department marketing
Ability to provide a high level of customer service and conflict resolution
Possess strong sense of responsibility
Energetic, devoted, mission driven, confident, respectful, adaptable, team oriented individual
Punctual
Working knowledge of rules for basketball required
Ability to work with children of all ages required
Ability to accept supervision, critique and guidance required
Good communication skills with children, coaches and parents required
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control required
Willing to officiate at other YMCA of NWNC branches if needed
Current certification in CPR/First Aid/AED/Oxygen administration or obtain certification within 30 days of hire

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