Date Posted: July 6th, 2026
Position Title: Basketball Referee
Location: Various locations
Term: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours: 0-5 hours per week
Shift: Friday 4:45pm - 9:15pm
Start Date: October 1st, 2026
Salary: $17.85 per hour
Reports To: Supervisor, Sports Leagues
Benefits:
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Competitive vacation and paid sick time
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Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
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Generous employer-matched pension plan
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Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
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Training and Professional Development Opportunities
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Extensive Employee assistance program
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Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
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Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community
- Some benefits may vary based on employment terms
Nature & Scope
Join Our Team! The YMCA Youth Basketball League, in partnership with Basketball BC, offers co-ed teams for grades 2-7 in Surrey and Delta. It is a volunteer coach-driven league with no scores or standings kept. It provides children an opportunity to have a fun and rewarding experience while enjoying the game of basketball in a recreational environment.
Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:
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Open, supervise, set-up, clean-up and close facility every game night.
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Officiate basketball games in a fair manner according to YMCA rules.
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Interact and communicate with players, coaches, and spectators as well explaining calls and rules
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Have fun and role model positive behaviors
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Ensure safety of all participants, staff, and property
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Read, understand and follow all YMCA requirements and standards
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Behave in a professional manner
Qualification-you bring:
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Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate required
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Previous Basketball and officiating experience
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Experience working with children and youth in a recreational setting
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At least 16 years of age at the start of employment
- Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date
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3 professional references
About YMCA BC:
By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.
As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.
We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.
YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.
Application Process-ready to make a difference?
We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!
Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)
Application Deadline: July 16th, 2026
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Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.
You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.
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If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
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If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.
Note: Depending on the role, we may need to provide preference to internal applicants first. We treat each competition independently and encourage you to keep applying should your experience and qualification be a match for the role.
Does this role sound like a great fit, but you don’t meet every requirement? At YMCA BC, we understand that qualifications and experiences vary. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification.
YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.
Thank you for your interest and application.
