Sports Referee (Cibolo/ Schertz) - Basketball

YMCA of Greater San Antonio Careers•Cibolo, TX

1d•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. Under the general guidance of the Sports Director, the referee officiates practices and games, adhering to child care policies and YMCA goals. The role involves directing games in accordance with the mission statement of the YMCA of San Antonio and the standards of all regulatory agencies. The organization's culture emphasizes being welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, striving to strengthen communities.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Understand the basic principles of sports programs such as basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and volleyball.
Demonstrate diplomatic interpersonal skills.
Must be able to establish and maintain harmonious relationships by promoting caring, honesty, respect and responsibility with staff, YMCA members, and program participants.
Ability to relate to children and parents.
Must demonstrate courtesy and service to program participants and maintain a professional appearance.
Follow YMCA policies and decision in a supportive manner.
Ability to intervene in conflict resolution.
Serve as a Primary responder.
Child Abuse Prevention training and certifications required before the first shift.
Safety and prevention trainings are also required to be completed on an annual basis.
YMCA approved basic life saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED (required within the first 60 days of hire).
Knowledge of game rules and responsibilities.
Attend sport specific training as required.

Responsibilities

Officiate sports games for all levels of YMCA sports programming to include keeping time and identifying parents to volunteer as scorekeepers when appropriate.
Monitor and respond to all horseplay.
Promote participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Give answers to questions or seek others who can do so.
Develop and maintain communication with the parents, players, and coaches.
Enforce all YMCA rules and policies.
Keep current on all game and practice schedule changes.
Respond to all emergencies in a prompt manner.
Responsible for cleanliness of facility sites.
Maintain a courteous, friendly attitude, and be a positive role model.
Attend all trainings and meetings relating to the position.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.