Sports Referee

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary responsibilities of a YMCA Referee are to enforce the rules of the respective sport, to create a positive, fun, and safe game atmosphere, and to encourage sportsmanship and equal playing time for all participants. Referees will support the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform the role of an official to monitor play, oversee the safety of players, and ensure sport and YMCA rules are followed. Arrive at sporting events at least 15 minutes prior to event start time. Ensure games run on time. Maintain records as required (i.e. game scores, player playtime). Build effective, authentic relationships with players, parents, and coaches; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourage parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. Listen to concerns, resolves problems, and corrects inappropriate behavior. Documents situations and relays them to the Site Supervisor. Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. Exhibit positive public relations; wear the required YMCA attire to all games. Attend staff meetings and training as scheduled. Adhere to the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Perform other duties as assigned. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Advancing Our Mission & Cause : Engaging Community, Volunteerism, Philanthropy, Change Leadership Building Relationships : Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion Leading Operations : Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project Management Developing & Inspiring People : Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity