The Youth Sports Referee for the Eugene Family YMCA supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Referees are responsible for supervising Y basketball and soccer games and setting the tone of each game. Ensuring all basketball rules/guidelines are followed while also ensuring that youth are having fun. This position works closely with the Youth Sports Director.

This role typically requires availability on Saturdays, generally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., based on season, sport and business needs.

This is an evergreen role, meaning we are always accepting applications for this position due to ongoing hiring needs.

• Promote sporting ethics and conduct in Y games
• Ensure a high level of customer service for all program participants, coaches and families
• Maintain equipment needed for games (i.e balls, scoreboards, whistles, tables, etc.)
• Knowledge of sports rules
• Reliably work assigned shifts
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the YMCA mission, values, purpose and goals
• Address safety concerns for spectators and players
• Enforce all YMCA safety and Code of Conduct guidelines
• Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due date
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be at least 14 years of age
• Baseline Knowledge of the rules of the youth sport(s) being officiated at our Y 

Preferred Qualifications

• Four or more years of playing sport competitively (high school or college level)
• Set 1 trainings for NFHS website related to sport (list available from Youth Sports Director)
• OSAA Official
• 10+ years of OSAA experience 

Professional Competencies

• Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• The ability to demonstrate a friendly, courteous and professional manner while working with members and staff, and the ability to understand, articulate and enforce YMCA policies and procedures in a positive way
• Capacity to de-escalate arguments and potential conflict

Skills

• Communication (written and verbal)
• Teamwork
• Positive Attitude
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Commitment
• Empathy
• Patience

Relationships

• Participants Families/Guardian
• Coaches and players
• Youth Sports Director
• Program and Clinic Staff
• Referees and Scorekeepers
• Facility Staff 
  

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 the essential functions.

• Must be able to walk, run, stand, sit, kneel and get back to a standing position
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment, including the ability to navigate stairs
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and distance vision
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The employee may occasionally deal with confrontational community members or Y members
• The employee may occasionally respond to assist at unusual hours of the day in order to work with a confrontational member

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Your Y is proud to be have earned a 2025 Best Place for Working Parents^® Designation, recognizing for our commitment to supporting working parents through family-friendly policies and practices.

• Paid vacation and sick time (for eligible employees)
• Employer retirement contribution of 12% of earnings for employees with 2-year tenure
• Voluntary 403b retirement savings account
• Free Facility and Nationwide Membership for employee, significant other and dependents under the age of 24, living at same address
• Generous discounts on various Y programming, including Health & Wellness, Swim, Tennis, Early Learning & After School programs and Summer Camp
• Professional development resources, including free and/or discounted trainings and certifications (such as CPR/First Aid certification)