POSITION SUMMARY: The Youth Sport Officials, working as part of the Sports Team, will deliver professional customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming and safe environment at the YMCA by enforcing YMCA sports rules and philosophies. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Maintain courteous, friendly, helpful attitude in a positive manner towards participants, coaches and parents, while officiating games and keeping a safety as the number one priority.
2. Keep an orderly playing environment where all games start and end on time. Be aware of the surrounding weather conditions and delay or postpone games as determined by the YMCA guidelines.
3. Recite sports oath with players and coaches before each game. Evaluate coaches and program quality a minimum of twice during the season (mid-season and end of season). Report any inappropriate or problematic behavior, other observations and/or complaints to supervisor.
4. Follow and enforce all YMCA procedures and policies, including: YMCA sport model and sport specific rules, personnel guidelines, safety guidelines, facility access procedures and membership policies. Carry out emergency plans as necessary.
5. Maintain a clean and safe playing environment. Survey gym/field for possible hazards and take initiative to clean up/repair areas. Set up and tear down any necessary equipment and report damaged equipment or any unsafe conditions to your supervisor.
6. Be the primary responder to any accidents/incidents and fill out appropriate paperwork as needed.
7. Be dressed in appropriate attire and wear nametag at all times.
8. Attend staff meeting before the start of each sport season and remain current on all maNdatory trainings.
9. Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign.