Location: Bonita Springs,FL, USA
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Sports Director, the referee is responsible for officiating youth basketball, flag football or soccer games for enrolled participants
ESSENTIAL 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
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
* 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