Referee job description

Essential Functions:

* Represents the YMCA and maintains appropriate relationships with members, parents and youth.
* Begins each game with a prayer and/or devotion and ensures game conducted reflects YMCA values.
* Diffuses conflict situations involving players, fans, or captains.
* Communicates any inappropriate behavior to Sports Coordinator/Director.
* Enforces rules for particular sport and YMCA Sports philosophy.
* Serves as a positive role model.
* Has knowledge of emergency and safety procedures.
* Attends all YMCA required trainings and meetings.
* Represents the YMCA and maintains appropriate dress code.
* Gathers all equipment, supplies, and materials for games, setting up before game and cleaning up after conclusion.
* Monitors gym or fields during practices and reports any negative behavior to proper channels.

NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Decision-Making: Makes sound judgments; and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Emotional Maturity: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.

Qualifications:

Referee 1 Referee for sports involving youth ages 2-8 years old, no experience required, must be over the age of 16.

Referee 2 Referee for sports involving youth ages 9-17 years old, 2+ years of experience, must be over the age of 16 and/or certification from governing body or prior Y e e experience

Referee 3 Referee for sports involving youth/adult competitive games, must be over the age of 18, with 3-5 years' experience and certification.

* Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
* Must possess conflict resolution skills and good judgment in identifying potentially risky situations involving members and participants.
* Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
* We will train you to enforce official league rules and on the YMCA philosophy during all scheduled athletic activities.
* Pay is determined by experience.

Physical Demands:

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.

al functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With general guidance of the Sports Director the referee officiates practices and games. Will adhere to the child care policies and the goals of the YMCA, and directs each games in accordance with the mission statement of the YMCA of San Antonio and the standards of all regulatory agencies.
OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Officiate sports games for all levels of YMCA sports programming to include keeping time and identifying parents to volunteer as scorekeepers when appropriate.
* Must have knowledge of game rules and responsibilities as well as attend sport specific training as required.
* Monitor and respond to all horseplay.
* Promote participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
* Give answers to questions or seek others who can do so.
* Develop and maintain communication with the parents, players, and coaches.
* Enforce all YMCA rules and policies.
* Keep current on all game and practice schedule changes.
* Respond to all emergencies in a prompt manner.
* Responsible for cleanliness of facility sites.
* Maintain a courteous, friendly attitude, and be a positive role model.
* Attend all trainings and meetings relating to the position.
* Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

* Inclusion
* Communication & Influence
* Engaging Community

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must be at least 16 years of age.
* Understand the basic principles of sports programs such as basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and volleyball.
* Demonstrate diplomatic interpersonal skills.
* Must be able to establish and maintain harmonious relationships by promoting caring, honesty, respect and responsibility with staff, YMCA members, and program participants.
* Ability to relate to children and parents.
* Must demonstrate courtesy and service to program participants and maintain a professional appearance.
* Follow YMCA policies and decision in a supportive manner
* Ability to intervene in conflict resolution.
* Serve as a Primary responder.
* Certifications required within the first week of hire: Redwoods Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Communications.
* Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA approved basic life saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* Work is performed in a fast-paced outdoor/Indoor environment and requires work in off-site locations.
* Visual acuity is required for monitoring potential hazards for children.
* Job requires high levels of alertness and concentration.
* Must be able to physically intervene in situations that might compromise safety
* Ability to make sound decisions and judgments even when distracted by noise and activity.
* Repetitive stooping and bending with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds is required.
* Ability to stand and walk for long periods at a time is also required.
* Employee must be able to hear, speak and understand the words of others, as well as, the ability to manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, writing utensils is essential.

Please note: ZogLife requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first day of employment and will consider all disability and religious accommodation/exemption requests on a case-by-case basis.

Are you:

• At least 18 years old?
• Available to consistently work on one or more weeknights or weekend days each week?
• Passionate about sports, and especially knowledgeable about the rules of the specific sport?
• Strong in communication and problem solving skills?
• Fun, outgoing, and social?

Do you want to:

• Be an AMBASSADOR for ZogSports, promoting a fun and social experience at every game?
• Manage all ON-SITE LOGISTICS including; arriving 10-15 minutes before games start, setting up, potentially helping bring equipment, treating rented facilities with respect and sending in game reports?
• Resolve on-site disputes calmly?
• Learn the ZogSports' Rules and way of handling situations?
• Help improve the quality of all ZogSports activities?
• REFEREE games?

If you answered "YES" you may be ready to join the TEAM! MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Referee Games - Referee one or more shifts each week, 2-4 hours each shift
• Equipment Inventory - Maintain equipment inventory at facilities and report needs to managers after each shift
• Customer Service - Deliver a fun and fair experience for our players and report feedback to managers
• Brand Ambassador - Be a representative of the ZogSports brand and get players excited about the ZogSports community

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Sport-specific knowledge, experience playing or refereeing
• Referee certification is not required for this position
• Interest working in, and contributing to, a fun/active work environment
• Resourceful and good at solving problems
• Reliable
• Organized
• Team Player
• You Own It!
  
  

BENEFITS

• 1 Free ZogSports registration each season (minimum number of shifts required)
• Pay rate starts at $18.00 - $25.00 per hour with ongoing opportunities for hourly rate increases!