Referee - Baker County YMCA

YMCA of Florida's First Coast; Macclenny (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team. This role involves officiating youth sports, ensuring a positive environment while upholding YMCA values. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to handle conflict effectively. With a commitment to community engagement, this position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of participants. Whether you are just starting or have prior experience, you will receive training to help you succeed in this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Must present a professional image and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications is required.

Responsibilities

• Represents the YMCA and maintains relationships with members and youth.
• Enforces rules for sports and serves as a positive role model.
• Attends all required trainings and meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Conflict Resolution

Decision-Making

Education

YMCA program-specific certifications

Job description

YMCA of Florida's First Coast | Macclenny, FL 32063

Can you imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community?

If you are a person who wants more than just a job, who wants your efforts to have an impact on your community and who wants to work in a welcoming and positive environment, then you are someone we'd like to work with us. Join us!

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 the game reflects YMCA values.
• Diffuses conflict situations involving players, fans, or captains.
• Communicates any inappropriate behavior to the Sports Coordinator/Director.
• Enforces rules for the 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, sets up before the game, and cleans 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.

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; 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 certified from a governing body or prior YMCA experience.

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