Sports Official

YMCA of The Inland NorthwestSpokane, WA
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

  • 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
  • Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)
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