Sports Referee

Open 21d

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary responsibilities of a YMCA Referee are to enforce the rules of the respective sport, to create a positive, fun, and safe game atmosphere, and to encourage sportsmanship and equal playing time for all participants. Referees will support the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform the role of an official to monitor play, oversee the safety of players, and ensure sport and YMCA rules are followed.

  • Arrive at sporting events at least 15 minutes prior to event start time.

  • Ensure games run on time.

  • Maintain records as required (i.e. game scores, player playtime).

  • Build effective, authentic relationships with players, parents, and coaches; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.

  • Encourage parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.

  • Listen to concerns, resolves problems, and corrects inappropriate behavior. Documents situations and relays them to the Site Supervisor.

  • Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.

  • Exhibit positive public relations; wear the required YMCA attire to all games.

  • Attend staff meetings and training as scheduled.

  • Adhere to the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

  • Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Engaging Community, Volunteerism, Philanthropy, Change Leadership

  • Building Relationships: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion

  • Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project Management

  • Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity