Youth Basketball Official

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA is seeking positive, confident, and fair-minded Youth Basketball Officials to create a safe and encouraging environment for children to play, learn, and belong. This role is about more than the scoreboard; it's about teaching teamwork, building confidence, and developing character. Officials are expected to be leaders on the court, promoting positive sportsmanship and modeling YMCA values. The position is part-time, primarily during evenings and weekends, with seasonal opportunities and potential for growth. Prior officiating certification is not required, as training will be provided for qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18
• 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
• 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
• Ability to remain active for extended periods
• Confidently manage game situations
• Apply league rules consistently and fairly

Nice To Haves

• No officiating experience? We’re willing to train the right person with strong game knowledge and a positive attitude.
• Prior officiating certification is not required.

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
• Ensure a safe, structured, and positive game environment for participants
• Manage game flow
• Serve as on-court leaders who model professionalism, integrity, and sportsmanship
• 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