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POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Sports Director/Sports Coordinator, the sports staff will be responsible for officiating adult/youth sports programs. Including but not limited to; Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, T-ball, Dodgeball, Football, and Softball.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Stop play when necessary and explain violations consistently and fairly.
2. Know, demonstrate, and interpret the YMCA philosophy to players and spectators.
3. Report injuries to Program Director, following safety procedures and guidelines.
4. Must demonstrate the ability to work with varying ages and to manage large groups.
5. Must demonstrate the ability to control all aspects of the game that you are officiating.
6. Attends and participates in other YMCA program activities, staff meetings, and staff trainings required.
7. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
8. Ability to work at various branches, within the Crossroads YMCA organization.
9. Work closely with the Sports Director/Sports Coordinator to address any concerns.
10. Assist the Sports Director/Sports Coordinator when needed.
11. Assist in YMCA fundraising activities and special events as designated by the Branch Executive Director.
12. Work as a team
13. Performs other duties as assigned

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other persons point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid
2. New Employee Orientation and online trainings required prior to the start of employment.
3. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.
4. Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
5. Minimum age 18 preferred.
6. Six months or more of related experience preferred
7. Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
8. Must have a passion for learning, working with youth/families, and sports in general
9. Desire and ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to game situations and the physical ability to act swiftly in the event of an emergency situation.
• Must demonstrate initiative and sound judgment