--- title: Referee at YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles description: YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is hiring for the Referee role in Los Angeles, CA. Pays $18.47 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/referee-at-ymca-of-metropolitan-los-angeles-01a1167c-ee74-7e95-bc1a-9695bfb4c0e2 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles as Referee in Los Angeles, CA. Pays $18.47 per hour. Part-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/7bd1sk.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles | | **Location** | Los Angeles, CA | | **Salary** | $18.47/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 06, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $41,000 – $44,000 a year (median $44,000). ## Description **POSITION SUMMARY**  A **Youth Sports Referee** at the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angles will officiate a variety of sports programs for youth up to age 9, including for our Jr. Clippers basketball program. It is the role of the referee to create a safe, enjoyable, positive and inclusive environment that welcomes people of all skill and activity levels and to provide a quality experience to participants and families. Referees are expected to promote teamwork, confidence, and physical activity in a safe, supportive environment while enforcing YMCA rules and regulations. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** - Officiates games in accordance with YMCA rules and guidelines. - Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures. - Develop positive relationships with participants, parents, spectators, employees, and vendors - Sets up and takes down equipment. - Report any equipment needs or equipment safety issues, as needed. - Monitor team sports at the YMCA or off-site locations. - Teach game strategies, techniques and rules to youth and adults. - Assume responsibility for interpreting the rules and policies the game to the sport participants. - Organize and manage sport set up, clean up and participate in activities necessary to deliver a quality sports experience. - Adjust and operate all sports equipment as applicable including but not limited to baskets, goals, scoreboards, sound systems and any other operation that will contribute to the success of the sports game and league. - Contributes to a superior work culture through participation in training and staff meetings to develop leadership, management and technical skills related to sports. - Stay current with applicable sport rules, trends and regulations. - Show enthusiasm about officiating and teaching the knowledge of the game. - **Attend** staff meetings and trainings, as required. - **Uphold** YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management. - **Demonstrate** the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility when working with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff. - **Demonstrate** competencies in, and willingness to develop, in the Cause-Driven Leadership areas of Mission Advancement, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness and Personal Growth. - All other duties as assigned. **YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES** The Y’s Leadership Competency Model is comprised of 14 Leadership Competencies (leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for success in the Y), organized by the four disciplines of Cause-Driven Leadership: - **Advancing Our Mission & Cause:** Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community * **Competencies Include:** Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism - **Building Relationships:** Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs * **Competencies Include:** Collaboration, Communication & Influence, & Inclusion - **Leading Operations:** ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community * **Competencies Include:** Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, & Program/Project Management - **Developing & Inspiring Others:** support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact * **Competencies Include:** Emotional Maturity & Developing Self & Others While all competencies are significant, the following are critical to success in this position: - Engaging Community - Communication & Influence - Inclusion - Emotional Maturity **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** - **AGE**: Must be at least 16 years old. Applicants under the age of 18 must be able to obtain a valid work permit or documentation of a high school degree or equivalent. - **SPECIALIZED SKILLS:** * Passion for youth sports and commitment to positive youth development * Familiarity with basketball rules and officiating standards (training provided) * Strong communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills * Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure * Availability on weekends and evenings for scheduled league games. Additional hours may be available during school breaks and seasonal programs. * Candidates who participated in the YMCA Referee Academy will be strongly considered. **WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** - You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. - This role may be performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. - This role may be performed in loud environments. - Must be able to move into various positions and locations to observe the players, plays and playing courts/fields. - Be able to observe participant and spectator behavior and respond verbally to health and safety concerns and/or improper behavior. 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