Youth Basketball Referee

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

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