Youth Basketball Official

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Denver, CO

1d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

At the YMCA, youth basketball is about more than the scoreboard. It’s about learning teamwork, building confidence, and growing in character. We’re looking for positive, confident, and fair-minded Youth Basketball Officials to help create a safe and encouraging environment where every child can play, learn, and belong. If you love the game and believe kids deserve a great sports experience — this role is for you. As a YMCA Youth Basketball Official, you will: Officiate recreational youth basketball games Enforce rules in a fair, consistent, and development-focused manner Promote positive sportsmanship among players, coaches, and spectators Help maintain a safe and structured game environment Communicate clearly and respectfully during gameplay Model YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility At the Y, officials are leaders on the court — not just whistle-blowers. The Youth Basketball Official is responsible for ensuring a safe, structured, and positive game environment for participants in YMCA youth basketball leagues. Officials enforce YMCA basketball rules, manage game flow, and serve as on-court leaders who model professionalism, integrity, and sportsmanship. This role is essential in maintaining program quality and delivering a consistent, developmentally appropriate experience for youth participants. Prior officiating certification is not required. The YMCA provides training for qualified candidates who demonstrate the ability to remain active for extended periods, confidently manage game situations, and apply league rules consistently and fairly. For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all. Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together. Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people, purpose, partnerships and promise. The YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable individuals. As part of our commitment to child abuse prevention and Praesidium accreditation standards, all employees are required to comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Have knowledge of basic basketball rules and gameplay
• Stay calm and confident in fast-paced environments
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Can manage game flow with fairness and composure
• Believe youth sports should build character first
• Minimum age of 18
• Sports knowledge and understanding of YMCA rules and procedures
• Strong customer service, problem solving and communication skills with the ability to relate well to participants, coaches, and families; can handle conflict when necessary
• Possess a positive and professional attitude
• Frequently required to sit, reach and must be able to move around the work environment
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and focus

Responsibilities

• Officiate recreational youth basketball games
• Enforce rules in a fair, consistent, and development-focused manner
• Promote positive sportsmanship among players, coaches, and spectators
• Help maintain a safe and structured game environment
• Communicate clearly and respectfully during gameplay
• Model YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
• Maintain courteous, friendly, helpful attitude in a positive manner towards participants, coaches and parents, while officiating games and keeping safety as the number one priority
• Keep an orderly playing environment where games start and end on time; be aware of surrounding weather conditions and delays or postpone games as determined by the YMCA guidelines
• Recite sports oath with players and coaches before each game; evaluate coaches and program quality a minimum of twice during the season (mid-season and end of season); report any inappropriate or problematic behavior, other observations and/or complaints to supervisor
• Follow and enforce all YMCA procedures and policies, including YMCA sport model and sport specific rules, personnel guidelines, safety guidelines, facility access procedures and membership policies.
• Carry out emergency plans as necessary
• Maintain a clean and safe playing environment; survey gym/field for possible hazards and take initiative to clean up/repair areas; set up and tear down any necessary equipment and report damaged equipment or any unsafe conditions to your supervisor
• Be the primary responder to any accidents/incidents and fill out appropriate paperwork as needed

Benefits

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed