Referee (2371)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$18 - $18

About The Position

A youth sports referee at the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angles will officiate a variety of sports programs for youth up to age 9, including for our Jr. Clippers basketball program. It is the role of the referee to create a safe, enjoyable, positive and inclusive environment that welcomes people of all skill and activity levels and to provide a quality experience to participants and families. Referees are expected to promote teamwork, confidence, and physical activity in a safe, supportive environment while enforcing YMCA rules and regulations.

Requirements

AGE: Must be at least 16 years old. Applicants under the age of 18 must be able to obtain a valid work permit or documentation of a high school degree or equivalent.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Passion for youth sports and commitment to positive youth development
Familiarity with basketball rules and officiating standards (training provided)
Strong communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
Availability on weekends and evenings for scheduled league games.
You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who participated in the YMCA Referee Academy will be strongly considered.

Responsibilities

Officiates games in accordance with YMCA rules and guidelines.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
Develop positive relationships with participants, parents, spectators, employees, and vendors
Sets up and takes down equipment.
Report any equipment needs or equipment safety issues, as needed.
Monitor team sports at the YMCA or off-site locations.
Teach game strategies, techniques and rules to youth and adults.
Assume responsibility for interpreting the rules and policies the game to the sport participants.
Organize and manage sport set up, clean up and participate in activities necessary to deliver a quality sports experience.
Adjust and operate all sports equipment as applicable including but not limited to baskets, goals, scoreboards, sound systems and any other operation that will contribute to the success of the sports game and league.
Contributes to a superior work culture through participation in training and staff meetings to develop leadership, management and technical skills related to sports.
Stay current with applicable sport rules, trends and regulations.
Show enthusiasm about officiating and teaching the knowledge of the game.
Attend staff meetings and trainings, as required.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
Demonstrate the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility when working with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies in, and willingness to develop, in the Cause-Driven Leadership areas of Mission Advancement, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness and Personal Growth.
All other duties as assigned.