Community Sports Official & Game Administrator

YMCA of Portsmouth; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Sports Official to support the Regional Sports Director by officiating designated games and managing the floor, table, players, coaches and spectators. You will apply game rules and uphold the YMCA’s values in every interaction.

This role emphasizes punctuality, safety, and positive engagement with participants, parents, and staff, while facilitating timely game flow and accurate rule enforcement in a high-energy environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must have at least 1-3 years of officiating experience
• Nationally Recognized Certification
• Experience working with children in a supervised setting, preferred
• Certification in CPR/First Aid/AED/O2
• A professional, clean appearance and great attitude
• Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills
• Attention to details, accuracy and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Arrives on time in appropriate attire, wearing staff shirt, name tag, and with a sports whistle
• Sets up and breaks down gym in a timely manner
• Ensures that games begin and end at scheduled times
• Understands and communicates the safety of players, coaches and parents is of utmost concern
• Administer rules for the appropriate sport and communicate YMCA sports philosophy and policy
• Build relationships with players, coaches, and parents by interacting with them before, during, and after each game
• Start and end each game on time
• Responds to injuries through administering first aid and proper reporting
• Monitors on and off-site activities and enforces rules and regulations

Skills

Officiating experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to details

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 certification

Nationally Recognized Certification

Tools

Officiating Certification

Job description

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Sports Official to support the Regional Sports Director by officiating designated games and managing the floor, table, players, coaches and spectators. You will apply game rules and uphold the YMCA’s values in every interaction.

This role emphasizes punctuality, safety, and positive engagement with participants, parents, and staff, while facilitating timely game flow and accurate rule enforcement in a high-energy environment.