Youth Basketball Official, Earlywine Park YMCA
About The Position
The Youth Basketball Official officiates YMCA sports according to the principles of Character Development and the program’s guidelines and curriculum. The official helps create a safe, fair, and enjoyable experience for participants, supports players’ learning, and communicates effectively with parents, coaches, participants, volunteers, and YMCA staff. The role may also support the association-wide sports program as needed and foster meaningful relationships with members, donors, and volunteers. The position starts at $10.00 per hour. The YMCA provides CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid training if needed. Required compliance and safety trainings must be completed within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
Requirements
- Maintain current CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid credentials, renewed annually; training is provided by the YMCA if needed.
- Complete officials training.
- Complete required annual compliance training within 30 days of hire and renew it annually. Training includes Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment, and Child Abuse Prevention.
- Have working knowledge of the sport being supervised and understand the YMCA mission in sports and how it is carried out through the YMCA Core Values.
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Be able to walk or stand for long periods and lift up to 75 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Arrive before scheduled games and stay late as needed.
- Ensure the YMCA Pledge is said before each game.
- Communicate problems and concerns through the chain of command to the sports program director in charge.
- Treat program participants courteously, respectfully, and professionally.
- Enforce YMCA rules and respond to actions inconsistent with the YMCA mission or philosophy.
- Help organize and maintain the program area and YMCA equipment to provide the safest possible environment.
- Report all incidents to a supervisor.
- Carry out approved emergency action plans when an emergency occurs.
- Officiate impartially and fairly, and help keep the sport fun for participants.
- Help players learn the game as appropriate.
- Set up and inspect playing surfaces before games to support player safety.
- Communicate effectively with parents, coaches, participants, and volunteers.
- Accept responsibility for the association-wide sports program as needed.
- Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors, and volunteers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
