Blair Family YMCA - Sports Official/Referee

Ymca Of Greater Omaha; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Blair Family YMCA in Blair, NE is seeking a Sports Official/Referee to ensure fair play and participant safety during local league games. The role supports youth development and requires understanding of sport rules, plus reliable, positive interaction with players and spectators.

You will represent the YMCA with professionalism, participate in trainings, and work a regular weekend schedule as needed. This entry-level/early-career position emphasizes responsibility and community impact.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age.
• Ability to work with participants of various ages with a focus on youth.
• Knowledge of the game officiated and prior officiating or trainings a plus.
• Demonstrated maturity, sound judgment and responsibility.
• Complete YMCA sports official/referee trainings before first shift.
• Able to relate to diverse groups and pass mandatory background check.
• Background check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Creates a positive environment for participants, fostering growth.
• Builds relations with participants and spectators to recruit and retain members.
• Exemplifies appropriate behavior and acts as a role model.
• Understands and enforces sport rules with safety and participant experience in mind.
• Provides interpretation and demonstrations to all participants, including those with special needs.
• Participates in department meetings and trainings.

Skills

Youth engagement

Safety awareness

Sports officiating knowledge

Background screening

Job description

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Blair Family YMCA - Sports Official/Referee

BLR - Ref Football Sports Official Sports Official Blair, NE, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4001

Salary Range: $12.12 To $20.38 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Sports Officials impact the lives of youth and families through implementing the rules, direct care, organization, supervision and well-being of participants in the sports activity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Creates a positive environment for all participants, ensuring growth and development.
• 2. Builds relationships among participants and spectators to pro-actively gain and retain members.
• 3. Exemplifies appropriate behavior at all times. Acts as a role model for participants and spectators.
• 4. Understands and implements rules of assigned sport, focusing on participant experience and safety at all times.
• 5. Provides interpretation and demonstration to all participants, including those with special needs.
• 6. Actively participates in department meetings and trainings.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

• Communication & Influence
• Inclusion
• Functional Expertise
• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. At least 16 years of age
• 2. Ability to work with participants of various ages with a focus on youth
• 3. Knowledge of the game being officiated and previous officiating and/or trainings a plus
• 4. Demonstrated maturity, sound judgment and strong sense of responsibility
• 5. Complete before first shift: program-specific training
• 6. Complete before first shift: YMCA sports official/referee training
• 7. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Indoor/outdoor environment, regular walking and running required.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions required.
• Reliable transportation and on-site, regular weekend schedule required.

The YMCA of Greater Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer