YMCA Baseball/Softball Umpire

About the Role

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With general guidance of the Sports Director, the referee officiates practices and games. The role adheres to child care policies and the goals of the YMCA, directing each game in accordance with the mission statement of the YMCA of San Antonio and the standards of all regulatory agencies.

Our Culture

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: open to all, a place where you can belong and become.
• Genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
• Hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
• Nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
• Determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Responsibilities

• Officiate sports games for all levels of YMCA sports programming, including keeping time and identifying parents to volunteer as scorekeepers when appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of game rules and responsibilities; attend sport-specific training as required.
• Monitor and respond to all horseplay.
• Promote participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Provide answers to questions or seek others who can.
• Develop and maintain communication with parents, players, and coaches.
• Enforce all YMCA rules and policies.
• Keep current on all game and practice schedule changes.
• Respond to all emergencies promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness of facility sites.
• Exhibit a courteous, friendly attitude and serve as a positive role model.
• Attend all trainings and meetings relating to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Leadership Competencies

• Inclusion
• Communication & Influence
• Engaging Community

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Understand the basic principles of sports programs such as basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and volleyball.
• Demonstrate diplomatic interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships by promoting caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with staff, YMCA members, and program participants.
• Ability to relate to children and parents.
• Demonstrate courtesy and service to program participants while maintaining a professional appearance.
• Follow YMCA policies and decisions in a supportive manner.
• Ability to intervene in conflict resolution.
• Serve as a primary responder.

Certifications

• Required within the first week of hire: Redwoods Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Communications.
• Required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA-approved basic life-saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is performed in a fast-paced outdoor environment and requires work in off-site locations.
• Visual acuity is required for monitoring potential hazards for children.
• Job requires high levels of alertness and concentration.
• Must be able to physically intervene in situations that might compromise safety.
• Ability to make sound decisions and judgments even when distracted by noise and activity.
• Repetitive stooping and bending with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds is required.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods at a time is also required.
• Must be able to hear, speak, and understand the words of others.
• Ability to manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, and writing utensils is essential.