Youth Sports Referee - Palo Alto

YMCA•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Youth Sports Referee assists in the safe operation of YMCA Sports league games. Duties include setting up for games, officiating, cleaning up after games, assisting coaches and at parent meetings, along with asset building activities within the league games.

Requirements

A commitment to the YMCA mission and its core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in youth. Value diversity, youth, and have a broad vision of health and wellness that is enhanced by relationship building.
Minimum Age of 16
Knowledge of playing or teaching sports or related activities
Ability to relate well to both children and their parents.
Certified in CPR and First Aid, or certified within 30 days of hire.
Ability to play, direct and referee Basketball and other sports.

Responsibilities

Referee youth sports games to enforce rules, sportsmanship, and safety
Teach age-appropriate basic rules during the game
Develop player's through teaching moments during the games
Start all games on time
Step in to coach a team, if a volunteer coach is absent
Support, encourage, and develop all player's in the Y league
Setting up and cleaning up for game days
Managing and supporting coaches, while keeping an eye on proper sportsmanship and coaching styles
Welcoming families, coaches, and players to game days
Support surveying of all parents/ players each season
Help keep equipment and gymnasium in good condition
Address safety concerns for spectators and players
Assisting at coach/parent's meetings
Assist in coach recruitment and training
Coach during sports clinics
Substitute on sports practice days when needed
Attend meetings/ trainings during each season
Help design new curriculum to support coaches
Keep communication open between coaches and Sports Coordinator
Provide exemplary customer service to all parents, players, spectators, school personnel, and coaches