Sports Official

SPORTS OFFICIAL

OUR CULTURE: 
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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sports Official assists the Regional Sports Director in providing exemplary service to members and participants by officiating designated games. The Sports Official manages the floor, table, players, coaches, and spectators and is expected to provide knowledge for the rules of the game as well as structure for players. The Sports Official is approachable and dedicated to providing participants with the most enjoyable experience possible and incorporates the values of honesty, respect, caring, faith and responsibility into the daily functions of the YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Arrives on time in appropriate attire, wearing staff shirt, name tag, and with a sports whistle
2. Sets up and breaks down gym in a timely manner
3. Ensures that games begin and end at scheduled times
4. Understands and communicates the safety of players, coaches and parents is of utmost concern
5. Administer rules for the appropriate sport and communicate YMCA sports philosophy and policy
6. Shows up at scheduled time in order to make sure the equipment and entire playing surface is clean and safe before play (removing any possible hazards) and the coaches are ready to start on time
7. Build relationships with players, coaches, and parents by interacting with them before, during, and after each game
8. Start and end each game on time
9. Communicate violations and explain to players and coaches why the violation was called in a positive manner
10. Assist with the transition between games to allow for ample warm-up time for each team.
11. Supervises coaches and participants at game sites
12. Responds to injuries through administering first aid and proper reporting
13. Settling on-field and on-court rule protests and disputes
14. Monitors on and off-site activities and enforces rules and regulations
15. Obtains feedback from players & spectators regarding their participation in the program
16. Ensures all areas of responsibility are clean and free of potential safety risks
17. Be enthusiastic, positive, and motivating to all members and participants
18. Promotes the YMCA mission, vision, and character development
19. Actively participates in annual fundraising campaigns 
20. Attends center and association meetings as appropriate and directed by supervisor
21. Works to increase participation and retention of members/participants
22. The development and maintenance of good staff/volunteer relations
23. Assists with other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of 18 years of age
2. Must have at least 1-3 years of officiating experience
3. Nationally Recognized Certification
4. Experience working with children in a supervised setting, preferred
5. Certification in CPR/First Aid/AED/O2
6. A professional, clean appearance and great attitude
7. Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills
8. Attention to details, accuracy and deadlines 

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• 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, to assess facts and issues, and make non-routine decisions regarding day-to-day operational problems and issues
• Be physically present in the program. This requires 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:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• 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 pull 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