Sports Official -various locations

YMCA of The Inland Northwest • Spokane, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Sports Official brings an energetic, positive attitude and a firm understanding of sports rules to communicate and build relationships with youth engaging in YMCA sports programs.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working with youth, coaches, and adults in a sports setting.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific trainings upon hire.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a Sports Official preferred, with demonstrated ability to make consistent calls with proper technique.

Responsibilities

• Officiate sports games for all levels of recreation (K-8) and competitive (3-5) Sport Programs, maintaining game rules and YMCA standards.
• Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints from participants and assess necessary penalties.
• Inspect game sites to ensure participant safety and compliance with requirements.
• Gather feedback from coaches, peers, and supervisors and act on feedback given to maintain a fun, safe environment for participants.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, coaches, and other staff.
• Follows all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies, procedures, and standards as established and implemented by law, and the Y.
• Reports and maintain proper documentation of incidents/accidents as they occur.
• Mentors Level 2 referees, supporting and empowering them as they practice their skills.
• Participates in the YMCA Sports training development.

Benefits

• Frequent opportunities to make a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members.
• Free individual YMCA membership (<19 hours/week) with YMCA program discounts available.
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked.
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working.
• Flexible schedules that work for YOU.
• Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day.
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed