Youth Sports Official - Field Hockey
About The Position
The Youth Sports Official officiates youth field hockey programs in accordance with the parameters established by the YMCA of Greater Louisville and supervises practices throughout the season. The role also involves maintaining fields and gyms safely and efficiently, building positive relationships with participants, members, and staff, and monitoring policies and procedures for programs, volunteers, and staff. The official should have a sincere interest in working with and teaching youth sports principles and Christian values. This part-time position is based at the Oldham County Family YMCA in Buckner, Kentucky, and is listed at $15.00 per hour. The schedule is 10–20 hours per week, with weekend availability required. The position requires a minimum age of 16 and a high school education level. CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within the first 90 days.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- High school education level.
- Team player with 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 weekends; schedule is 10–20 hours per week.
- Extremely organized, accurate, and proficient.
- Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within the first 90 days.
- 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 may be provided if the candidate lacks this experience.
- Knowledge of field hockey; a playing background is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Officiate youth sports programs according to YMCA of Greater Louisville parameters.
- Supervise practices throughout the season.
- Maintain fields and gyms in a safe and efficient manner.
- Promote positive 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.
- Uphold the YMCA mission and demonstrate a nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
