1

Volunteer Ymca Referee Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Referees will support the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the ... YMCA. * Encourage parent involvement and identify potential volunteers. * Listen to concerns ...

Officiate games according to YMCA rules * Build relationships with coaches * Secure volunteers to ... Must attend YMCA referee training upon hire * Must complete New Employee Orientation within first ...

Referees will support the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the ... YMCA. * Encourage parent involvement and identify potential volunteers. * Listen to concerns ...

Officiate games according to YMCA rules * Build relationships with coaches * Secure volunteers to ... Must attend YMCA referee training upon hire * Must complete New Employee Orientation within first ...

Sports Referee

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Referees will support the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the ... YMCA. * Encourage parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. * Listen to concerns ...

Referee (4127)

Van Nuys, CA · On-site

$18.47 - $19/hr

Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary ... Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism * Building Relationships:

New

Referee (4125)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$18.47 - $19/hr

Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary ... Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism * Building Relationships:

New

Referee (4123)

Monrovia, CA · On-site

$18.47 - $19/hr

Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary ... Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism * Building Relationships:

New

Referee (4141)

Maywood, CA · On-site

$18.47 - $20/hr

Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary ... Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism * Building Relationships:

New

$18.47 - $19/hr

Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary ... Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism * Building Relationships:

New

next page

Showing results 1-20

Volunteer Ymca Referee information

See salary details

$6

$20

$58

How much do volunteer ymca referee jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer ymca referee in the United States is $20.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Ymca Referee vs Youth Sports Coach?

AspectVolunteer Ymca RefereeYouth Sports Coach
CertificationsBasic sports officiating or referee certifications often requiredCoaching certifications, CPR, first aid may be preferred
Work EnvironmentSports fields, gymnasiums, community centersSports fields, gyms, training facilities
Employer & IndustryYMCA, community sports leaguesSchools, sports clubs, community organizations
Search & Comparison IntentVolunteer Ymca Referee vs Youth Sports CoachVolunteer Ymca Referee vs Youth Sports Coach

The Volunteer Ymca Referee primarily officiates youth sports games, ensuring fair play and adherence to rules, often requiring officiating certifications. In contrast, a Youth Sports Coach focuses on training, mentoring, and developing players' skills, often needing coaching certifications and experience. Both roles are vital in youth sports environments, but they differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

More about Volunteer Ymca Referee jobs
What cities are hiring for Volunteer Ymca Referee jobs? Cities with the most Volunteer Ymca Referee job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Ymca Referee jobs? The most popular types of Ymca Referee jobs are:
What states have the most Volunteer Ymca Referee jobs? States with the most job openings for Volunteer Ymca Referee jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Volunteer Ymca Referee jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Volunteer Ymca Referee jobs are:
Infographic showing various Volunteer Ymca Referee job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Part Time, and 14% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $43,539 per year, or $20.9 per hour.
REFEREE

REFEREE

YMCA

Falmouth, VA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


YMCA rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 1,982 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

506th of 710 rated non-profit organizations


Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary responsibilities of a YMCA Referee are to enforce the rules of the respective sport, to create a positive, fun, and safe game atmosphere, and to encourage sportsmanship and equal playing time for all participants. Referees will support the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Perform the role of an official to monitor play, oversee the safety of players, and ensure respective sport and YMCA rules are followed.
  • Arrive at sporting events at least 15 minutes prior to event start time.
  • Ensure games run on time.
  • Maintain records as required (i.e. game scores, player playtime).
  • Build effective, authentic relationships with players, parents, and coaches; help them connect with each other and the YMCA.
  • Encourage parent involvement and identify potential volunteers.
  • Listen to concerns, resolve problems, and correct inappropriate behavior.
  • Document situations and relay them to the Site Supervisor.
  • Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
  • Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
  • Exhibit positive public relations; wear the required YMCA attire to all games.
  • Attend staff meetings and training as scheduled.
  • Adhere to the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
  • Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Engaging Community, Volunteerism, Philanthropy, Change Leadership
  • Building Relationships: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion
  • Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project Management
  • Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be at least 16 years old
  • Any combination of experience and education that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to officiate either youth volleyball or youth basketball
  • Minimum three (3) months of experience in a recreation or sport setting as an employee, volunteer, or participant.
  • Must be available Saturday
  • Must possess oral, auditory, and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both adults and children.
  • Must be able to take initiative, have strong time management skills, and work independently in performing the duties of a Referee.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be on their feet and may have to lift/pull equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to sit and reach and be able to move around the work environment.

Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency


What YMCA employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom