Sports Official - Soccer Referee

About the Role

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the health and well-being of children, adults, and families in your community. Working at the YMCA, you’ll discover more than a job—you will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the community.

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, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

Responsibilities

• Arrives on time in appropriate attire, wearing staff shirt, name tag, and with a sports whistle
• Sets up and breaks down gym in a timely manner
• Ensures that games begin and end at scheduled times
• Understands and communicates that the safety of players, coaches, and parents is of utmost concern
• Administers rules for the appropriate sport and communicates YMCA sports philosophy and policy
• Ensures the equipment and entire playing surface is clean and safe before play (removing any possible hazards) and that coaches are ready to start on time
• Builds relationships with players, coaches, and parents by interacting with them before, during, and after each game
• Starts and ends each game on time
• Communicates violations and explains to players and coaches why the violation was called in a positive manner
• Assists with the transition between games to allow for ample warm-up time for each team
• Supervises coaches and participants at game sites
• Responds to injuries through administering first aid and proper reporting
• Settles on-field and on-court rule protests and disputes
• Monitors on and off-site activities and enforces rules and regulations
• Obtains feedback from players and spectators regarding their participation in the program
• Ensures all areas of responsibility are clean and free of potential safety risks
• Promotes the YMCA mission, vision, and character development
• Actively participates in annual fundraising campaigns
• Attends center and association meetings as appropriate and directed by supervisor
• Works to increase participation and retention of members/participants
• Assists with the development and maintenance of good staff/volunteer relations
• Assists with other duties as requested

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• At least 1-3 years of officiating experience
• Nationally Recognized Certification
• Experience working with children in a supervised setting (preferred)
• Certification in CPR/First Aid/AED/O2
• A professional, clean appearance and great attitude
• Strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills
• Attention to details, accuracy, and deadlines

Skills

• Engaging Community
• Communication & Influence
• Emotional Maturity
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making

Working Conditions

• Requires a person of maturity and good judgment, who can operate with a minimum of guidance from the appropriate Director
• Requires ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment, assess facts and issues, and make non-routine decisions regarding day-to-day operational problems and issues
• Be physically present in the program, requiring most weekend and evening hours
• Requires effective team-building and team-leadership skills
• Must maintain cooperative, functional relationships with senior leadership team, peers, and subordinates
• Must maintain a positive, energetic attitude toward YMCA work, goals, and values
• Perform the duties of direct reports as needed
• High energy from spectators, players, and coaches due to regular sporting activities, including frustration, anger, and various conflicting emotions

Environmental Factors & Physical Requirements

• May be required to walk, stand, run, kneel, climb, and stoop
• Must be able to sit on the floor and get back up
• Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking
• Must be able to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position, including criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional checks may be required in the future.

Pay

$20/hour