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As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we're looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

At the Y, we're an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Sports Director or Coordinator, the Staff Referee is responsible for officiating youth, teen or adult sporting events including, but not limited to: baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, etc. This position requires individuals to monitor play, ensure safety of all coaches and participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Ensure that the rules of the games are being followed by all players and coaches. Officiate events according to general rules of the sport as well as any rules specific to the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
• Responsible for inspecting equipment and/or participants to ensure safety standards are met.
• Displays regular attendance and punctuality. Shows up to scheduled games on time and stays for the duration unless prior arrangements have been made with the supervisor.
• Must perform duties in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values, and objectives established by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta Branch Strategic Plan, Safety Protocols Including Member Services Guidelines, and Non-Negotiables. Emphasis will be placed on member service, program knowledge, member/staff safety, and communication with members and staff.
• Implements the YMCA safety protocol both related to COVID and branch operations.
• Immediately reports problems, inappropriate situations or behaviors to Sports Monitor and/or Director.
• Responds to safety and emergency situations and maintains/reports accurate incident/accident forms.
• Listens to concerns, answers questions and addresses coaches, players, and parents in a calm, fair and professional manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Exemplify and accept YMCA values, ideals, leadership qualities, and professional image
• Must maintain required knowledge and certifications necessary for this position and complete all training deemed necessary by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta
• Must have an eye for detail, quick decision making and ability to recognize and remedy hazardous/dangerous situations
• High degree of interpersonal communication, conflict management skills to tactfully enforce all rules and regulations
• Dedicated to member safety and the mission/values of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity that may include standing for long periods of time, walking, running, crouching, kneeling, bending, twisting and reaching
• Must be available nights and weekends

Ergonomic Requirements: Essential physical requirements may include the ability to move about the workspace; position oneself as needed (e.g., bending, ); remain in a stationary position; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and communicate and exchange information effectively through verbal, visual, and other means.

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.

• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we're looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Location:

Summit Family YMCA