POSITION SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the Sports Director, the referee is responsible for officiating adult basketball, flag football or soccer games for enrolled participantsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for being prompt and professional during all games and program activities
- Interact with coaches, other sports officials / umpires, youth, parents and YMCA staff
- Enforce program rules and policies by maintaining constant surveillance of program participants
- Set up facility or equipment, store equipment, and secure facility upon completion of games/program (on an as needed basis)
- Report equipment problems
- Ensure safety of members/participants
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Monitors the area at all times to ensure safety, and immediately makes changes as necessary.
- Provides a positive environment for all participants, and actively encourages participation to ensure growth and development.
- Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants; actively listens to all children and shows patience, understanding, and respect for others.
- Instructs and guides participants through the rules of the program and ensures adherence; disciplines children within established guidelines of the YMCA and parent, and only when appropriate.
- Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Sports Director, and fills out all applicable and necessary reports.
- Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
- All other duties as assigned
RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:
- Successfully meet the Association's policies on background screening
- Must have previous playing or officiating experience or have completed referee training clinic
- Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred
- Completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training annually
- Completion of YMCA Blood borne Pathogens Training annually
- Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
- Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor
Salary Description $22.00 per hour