Flag Football Referee - Pay Grade 1

Geneva Lakes Family YMCA; Geneva (IN); On-site; USD 400 - 800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Geneva Lakes Family YMCA member-

Membership for household

Job summary

Geneva Lakes Family YMCA is seeking a Flag Football Referee for the Geneva location. The role will officiate games from start to finish, enforce rules, manage equipment, and ensure safety for players and spectators. Saturday availability is required.

Responsibilities include communicating with coaches, reporting injuries, and upholding YMCA policies. Compensation is paid per game as an independent contractor or staff member, with a focus on fair, clear disciplinary actions and positive public

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18
• Knowledge of game rules and sports activities
• Must clear a background/criminal history check
• Desire and ability to work with children of all ages
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have excellent leadership skills and strong verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Officiate flag football games from start to finish and enforce rules
• Manage equipment and ensure safety
• Report injuries or cancellations to the supervisor
• Oversee conduct of players, coaches, and spectators
• Demonstrate YMCA philosophy to participants and attendees
• Meet with coaches before games to discuss rules
• Enforce YMCA sport rules and stop play when needed
• Notify coaches if play is too rough and provide cooling guidance
• Administer First Aid and CPR as needed
• Communicate issues to the supervisor and Director
• Relate information from leadership to coaches/players
• Use positive public relations in interactions
• Follow YMCA policies for medical and disciplinary situations
• Ensure a safe environment for all participants

Skills

Rules knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Job Code: FFR

Flag Football Referee - Pay Grade 1

Category: Sports

Location: Geneva Lakes Family YMCA

Job Type: Seasonal

Rate: Pay $25/Game as an Independent Contractor or Staff.

Keywords: Football, Rugby, Referee

Flag Football Referee

Position Summary

Under the supervision and guidance of the Sports Operations Director or League Supervisor, the referee’s position is to officiate the game from beginning to end, enforcing the rules of the game, making judgment calls on plays, and handling disciplinary actions. Saturday availability needed.

Flag Football Referee Will

• Provide game rule enforcement.
• Responsible for equipment.
• Report injuries, cancellations, etc., to the Sports Operations Director or the League Supervisor following games.
• Responsible for the conduct of the total site area: games and spectators.
• Demonstrate and interpret YMCA philosophy to players, coaches, and spectators.
• Meet with both coaches before each game to discuss any ground rules, problems, etc.
• Know and enforce YMCA rules of the sport.
• Stop play when necessary and explain violations consistently and fairly.
• Alert coaches when play is too rough or the player needs to be cooled off.
• Administer First Aid and CPR when necessary, and know Emergency protocol.
• Communicate problems or concerns to the Sports Operations Director or the League Supervisor.
• Communicate information from the Director to coaches and players.
• Use positive public relations when dealing with concerns from players and coaches.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations.

Principal Activities:

• Ensure a safe and risk-free environment at all times while meeting the individual needs of the participants.

Effect on end results

• This position will have an impact on the program and all participants who enroll in it. Therefore, the effectiveness of the fulfillment of this position should be measured by:

YMCA Competencies: Cause-Driven Leadership

• Mission Advancement: Advancing Our Mission & Cause
• Collaboration: Building Relationships
• Operational Effectiveness: Leading Operations
• Personal Growth: Developing and Inspiring People

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Specific knowledge of game rules and sports activities
• Must clear a background/criminal history check
• Desire and ability to work with children of all ages
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have excellent leadership skills and strong verbal communication skills

CPR, First Aid, AED certifications; Must complete Child Abuse Prevention Video Courses before the first day.

Benefit

• Free Geneva Lakes Family YMCA membership for the household.