Youth Sports Official

YMCA of Greater Louisville•New Albany, IN

23h•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Sports Official officiates youth sports programs in a manner consistent with the parameters established by the YMCA of Greater Louisville. The role also includes supervising practices throughout the season and maintaining fields and gyms safely and efficiently. The official promotes positive relationships with program participants, members, and staff, and monitors policies and procedures for programs, volunteers, and staff. The position calls for a sincere interest in working with and teaching youth ages 3–14 the principles of sports and Christian values. The role is part time, with 10–20 hours per week, and requires weekend availability.

Requirements

Minimum age of 15.
Team player with a personal commitment to the YMCA mission, philosophy, and character development values.
Personable, outgoing, and service oriented.
Ability to resolve issues or conflicts on the field.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Available to work 10–20 hours per week, including weekends.
Extremely organized, accurate, and proficient.
Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within the first 90 days.
Uphold the YMCA mission and demonstrate a nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
Ability to hear, see, and speak.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to jog up and down a field or court.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth ages 3–14; training is available for candidates without this experience.
Athletic background.

Responsibilities

Officiate youth sports programs according to YMCA of Greater Louisville parameters.
Supervise practices throughout the season.
Maintain fields and gyms in a safe, efficient fashion.
Promote good relationships with program participants, members, and staff.
Monitor policies and procedures for programs, volunteers, and staff.
Work with and teach youth the principles of sports and Christian values.
Resolve issues or conflicts on the field.